Water Projects Management Engineer

Role Responsibilities

Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation has an exciting opportunity for a professional engineer to join the Water Projects Management team. 

Reporting to the Manager, Water Projects Management, this position is one of a team of 6 professionals that provides geotechnical and hydrotechnical engineering support for water management infrastructure located throughout Alberta. This position provides technical support, design review, project management, trouble shooting, operational analyses and advice as required, for the inspection, planning, design, rehabilitation and operation of provincial infrastructure. Expertise in geotechnical or hydrotechnical engineering related to water management infrastructure (especially dams and canals) is desired.

This position supports the larger Water Infrastructure Operations Branch (WIOB) and the important role they play in the management of water in the province. The successful candidate will contribute to the team while enhancing their geotechnical or hydrotechnical engineering skills related to water management infrastructure.

Responsibilities: 
Some of the responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Inspecting and assisting in the identification of deficiencies in AGI owned Water Management Infrastructure and ensuring the performance requirements stated in the Department Business Plan are satisfied.
• Managing consulting engineering studies for assessment of the infrastructure to investigate an identify deficiencies in existing infrastructure.
• Preparing Project Implementation Reports (PIR) for rehabilitation and repair of the infrastructure based on investigation reports, studies, and inspections.
• Representing WIOB on project implementation teams with other GoA departments and consultants, and providing technical review of designs, reports, drawings, and tender documents for the projects.
• Providing standards and guidance on departmental requirements for the projects and providing civil engineering expertise to the WPM team.
• Providing technical support to WIOB operations staff regarding Operation, Maintenance, and Surveillance (OM&S) of the infrastructure to ensure that the deficiencies are identified, and risks are managed.
• Working as a member of multi-disciplinary teams to accomplish departmental goals.

This position will require travel throughout the province to support WIOB’s mandate.

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:
 

• Build Collaborative Environments: Promotes collaboration and positive relationships (even in challenging circumstances) within and across groups and builds commitment to reach desired result.
• Develop Networks: Communicates regularly with stakeholders, setting up opportunities for mutual sharing of information. Maintains relationships even when no specific project/initiative is underway.
• Systems Thinking: Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts across interrelated areas and factors this into planning. 
• 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.

Qualifications

Required: 

• University degree in Civil Engineering with advanced courses in geotechnical or hydro technical engineering. 
• Five years of related experience in the design, construction, and operation of water management structures such as dams, irrigation canals, and flood control structures. 
• Professional membership with APEGA or eligibility for membership.

Equivalencies: 
Additional related education considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis.

Assets:

• P.Eng designation. 
• Experience in project management.
• Familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Familiarity with the Alberta Water Act and regulations.
• Strong supervision and interpersonal skills while working with in-house engineering technologists, branch staff, and multi-disciplinary consultant teams.

**Candidates that do not meet Engineering and Related Level 2 qualifications may be offered a position at an Engineering and Related Level 1 classification.

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: Up to two permanent full-time positions.

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

Location: Edmonton 

This position will require travel throughout the province to support WIOB’s mandate.

A valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required or this position, with a clear Driver’s Abstract.
Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

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

A written assessment may be required as part of the interview process. 

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. 

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

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.