Senior Dam Safety Technologist

Role Responsibilities

As a member of the Dam Safety Team, the Sr. Dam Safety Technologist contributes to the delivery and stewardship of the dam and canal safety regulatory program through effective implementation of the Dam and Canal Safety Regulatory Framework. The position also provides technical support to implement the Department's Dam Safety Management Program for Department owned water management infrastructure.

Reporting to the Senior Dam Safety Engineer, the position is responsible for: 

• Ensuring the quality and timeliness of the dam safety information being stored in the Environmental Infrastructure Management System (EIMS) and provided to Department executives, the regulated community, and the public.
• Building collaborative relationships and approaches with the regulated community, qualified professionals, and others to achieve compliance goals. 
• Supporting consistent, coordinated, and effective delivery of the Dam and Canal Safety Program:
  • Performing annual audit inspections of dam and canal infrastructure throughout the province.
  • Reviewing and updating processes and procedures to meet goals.
  • Maintaining a strong working knowledge of the Dam and Canal Safety Framework and industry best practices/technologies; and
  • Preparing written correspondence and technical reports.
• Supporting continuous improvement to the Dam and Canal Safety Program.
• Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of AGI's Dam Safety Management Program by:
  • implementing, promoting, and enhancing the Branch Occupational Health and Safety Program;.
  • providing technical support for Branch dam and canal emergency management;.
  • contributing to Branch dam safety management committee activities; and
  • collecting geotechnical instrumentation readings as required. 

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviours 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:

Creative Problem Solving: Continuously engages others to scope and solve issues and find the best solutions. Encourages debate and idea generation from across the organization.

Systems Thinking: Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts across interrelated areas and factors this into planning.

Develop Networks:  Communicates regularly with stakeholders, setting up opportunities for mutual sharing of information. Maintains relationships even when no specific project/initiative is underway.

Drive for Results: Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them. Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.

Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Qualifications

Required: 

• Two (2) year technical diploma preferably in Civil Engineering Technology.
• Six (6) years progressively responsible related experience  in civil engineering, water management infrastructure, Dam safety, Geotechnical Instrumentation, and /or Regulatory Assurance.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License. 
• Must be eligible for membership with the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta. (ASET).

*Preference will be given to candidates with a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology.
 

Equivalencies: Equivalencies may be considered - directly related education or experience on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education 

Assets:

• Leadership experience in specialty areas with the ability to work independently.
• In-depth knowledge of geotechnical instrumentation as well as a working knowledge of hydrology and geotechnical assessments related to dams and canals.
• Knowledge of the policy cycle, Water Act, Water (Ministerial) Regulation, Alberta Dam and Canal Safety Directive, and dam safety management best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical individuals and organizations.
• Computer skills including Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat, ArcGIS, and Canary Systems.
• Knowledge of Dam and Canal safety emergency management planning.
• Knowledge and experience in GIS mapping, database management, user interface development, and land surveying.
• Knowledge of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act and Certificate of Recognition program

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

Term of Employment: Permanent full-time position.

Hours of Work:  Monday to Friday / 36.25 hours per week.
Evening and weekend work is sometimes required. 

Location: Edmonton  

Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. 

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 have 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.