Operations Engineer
Posting Date: Sep 15, 2024
Location: Peace River, AB
Company: Government of Alberta
Job Information
Job Title: Operations Engineer
Job Requisition ID: 55890
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Peace River
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Until a suitable candidate is found.
Classification: Engineering & Related Level 2 (522ERA)
Salary: $3,090.43 to $4,278.93 bi-weekly ($80,660 - $111,680/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta's prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests.
The ministry promotes a vital and diverse economy by:
• Managing transportation safety
• Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities
• Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access
• Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operations Engineer will provide assistance with the day-to day administration and delivery of the highway maintenance program. Working within the district/region, the Operations Engineer assists the Operations Manager by providing the leadership, technical support and expertise required to ensure that the highway maintenance program as well as other projects are delivered within the scope, cost, time and quality of the department's satisfaction within a safe work environment.
The Operations Engineer provides advanced technical support for delivery of departmental programs, with key responsibilities in the areas of budget control, financial reporting and program development, information and upkeep of information technologies and assistance to field staff. This position also assists with the preparation and administration of small contracts and service agreements for projects such as culvert installations and pavement patching.
The Operations Engineer also provides recommendations and solutions for issues regarding conflict resolution, problem solving and decision-making.
The main responsibilities of the Operations Engineer are (but not limited to):
• Assisting the Operations Manager in supervising the Highway Maintenance Contracts.
• Providing engineering support on behalf of the Operations Manager to the Infrastructure section for development permits and highway planning.
• Providing technical support to the Operations Manager for roadway operations and smaller projects.
• Assisting the Operations Manager in dealing with the public, stakeholders and municipal authorities.
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
Essential Competencies:
Drive for Results - Striving for excellence while achieving organizational goals with others
Build Collaborative Environments – Collaborating across functional areas and proactively address conflict
Develop Networks - Leveraging relationships to build input and perspective
Creative Problem Solving - Focusing on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight by using innovative ways to solve problems
Qualifications
Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering supplemented by a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in roadway operations engineering or equivalent
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent
• Registered or eligible to register as a professional member of APEGA
• Extensive knowledge in highway maintenance, and construction
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
Assets:
• Extensive knowledge of engineering standards, warrants, practices, specifications and guidelines currently used in Alberta
• Surveying experience
• Detailed knowledge of operational issues and highway characteristics
• Experience with GIS software and data collection
Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Notes
This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday.
Location: Peace River
Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, driver’s abstract, and et cetera.
Since Peace River is between the 55th and 57th parallels, eligible employees will receive an annual retention bonus of $6,000, minus deductions.
Traveling will consist of 20% -30% of the work schedule.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development – https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact please contact Gloria Ducharme at Gloria.Ducharme@gov.ab.ca.