Dev and Planning Technologist
Posting Date: Oct 5, 2024
Location: Red Deer, AB
Company: Government of Alberta
Job Information
Job Title: Dev and Planning Technologist
Job Requisition ID: 61641
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Red Deer, Camrose
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 1 Permanent and 2 Temporary
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 18, 2024
Classification: Technologies 6 (127TNA)
Salary: $2,694.27 to $3,537.86 bi-weekly ($70,320 - $92,33/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
For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors.
Role Responsibilities
The Government of Alberta, Construction and Maintenance within Transportation and Economic Corridors is currently looking for a Development and Planning Technologist (DPT) to join their busy team in Red Deer and Camrose. If you are looking for a challenging yet exciting opportunity, look no further and apply!
Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, the DPT (Development and Planning Technologist) determines and enforces setback requirements for developments; presents the department’s position in the application and interpretation of the relevant parts of the Acts, Legislations and Regulations surrounding the protection of the highway corridors thereby preventing future costs associated with improvements to the highway system due to unregulated development and minimizes the Department’s exposure to risk of litigation.
The DPT interacts with various clients such as landowners, commercial business operators, developers, urban & rural municipal governments and administrations, utility owners, contractors, various levels of government boards, federal, provincial government departments, and the general and motoring public.
The DPT interacts with various clients such as landowners, commercial business operators, developers, urban & rural municipal governments and administrations, utility owners, contractors, various levels of government boards, federal, provincial government departments, and the general and motoring public.
The main responsibilities for the DPT are (but not limited to):
- The DPT acts as the Minister’s representative for day-to-day activities in Issuing Roadside Development Permits for highway vicinity developments. For example, permits for all utility installations and review application for private sign installations.
- Reviews Planning referrals for land use re-designation, subdivisions and development permit applications, Subdivision proposals, Area structure plans, participates in the preparation of highway planning documents etc.
- The incumbent performs the activities related to highway right-of way, field inspections, sign approvals, traffic accommodation strategies, testing & monitoring safety hazardous and review request for special events.
- The DPT reviews internal and external requests regarding road closures and property dispositions to ensure no property is left without public access, that there is no adverse impact on the provincial highway system, and proper procedures are followed.
- The Development & Planning Technologist maintains a professional level of contact with stakeholders, attend public meetings and open houses, prepares Action Requests through briefing notes using tact and diplomacy under the provided guidelines.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
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.
Qualifications
Required:
- 2 years technical diploma or certificate in civil engineering, land-use planning, land management or a related field plus six years of related experience in highway roadside planning, highway design and/or highway construction is required.
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.
Assets:
- Understanding of the interpretation and application of specific portions of Acts and Regulations pertaining to roadside planning and development function.
- Understanding and knowledge of land use planning process in Alberta as well as long range Department plans.
- Knowledge of Department structure and relationships with other government departments and agencies
- Knowledge of third system of land survey, survey terminology and terminology and practices and highway construction and maintenance practices.
- Working knowledge of road and utility construction procedures and standards.
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
There are two full-time, two-year temporary roles, and one full-time, permanent position located in Red Deer and Camrose.
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.
Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
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
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
- 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 require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Gloria Ducharme at Gloria.Ducharme@gov.ab.ca.