District Support Technologist
Posting Date: Sep 17, 2024
Location: Vermilion, AB
Company: Government of Alberta
Job Information
Job Title: District Support Technologist
Job Requisition ID: 62666
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Vermilion AB
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 25, 2024
Classification: Technologies 3 (124TNA)
Salary: $2,041.12 to $2,636.42 bi-weekly ($53,273 - $68,810/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 Division within Transportation is currently looking for a District Support Specialist to join their team in Vermilion, AB. If you are currently looking for a challenging yet exciting opportunity, look no further and apply!
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the District Support Technologist supports the Field Support Technologist (FST) and Maintenance Contract Inspector (MCI). The incumbent will be responsible for some administrative tasks for the district to support other district administrative positions.
The main responsibilities for the District Support Technologist are (but not limited to):
- Assist the MCI with routine route inspections of highways and bridges to observe conditions, maintenance needs, safety concerns and taking or recommending corrective actions.
- Maintain highway inventories and administration of activities for asset management.
- Conduct field inspections to support Development and Planning Technologists in regards to highway safety and insure that department specifications and regulations are being implemented.
- Provide administrative support for the district.
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.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following APS competencies:
Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals.
Develop Self and Others: Develops own career and reduces barriers for others.
Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives.
Build Collaborative Environments: Works in an open, honest manner with colleagues
Qualifications
Required:
- Two-year Civil Engineering Technologist diploma
- Eligibility for certification with Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists (ASET)
- Public works or transportation can be considered as an equivalency
- Class 5 Driver's License
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.
Desired:
- Municipal or Contractor experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
- Experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
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
Hours of Work: 7.25 hours / 36.25 hours a week
Location: This position is located in Vermilion, AB.
Traveling will consist of 25% of the work schedule.
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.