Infrastructure Engineer- Calgary

Job Information
Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer- Calgary
Job Requisition ID: 61279
Ministry: Agriculture and Irrigation
Location: Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 31,2024
Classification: Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 2
Salary: ($3,183.15 to $4,407.3 bi-weekly ($83,080 - $115,030 per 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

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is responsible for the policies, legislation, regulations, programs, and services that enable Alberta’s agriculture and food sectors to flourish and contribute to Alberta’s economic recovery and growth. The ministry’s role is diverse, ranging from food safety and industry growth and diversification to increasing investment and supporting growth in rural Alberta. The ministry also supports foundational programs like irrigation and agricultural societies that help create strong rural communities and resilient agriculture sectors. For more information about the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/agriculture-and-irrigation.aspx

Role Responsibilities

As the Infrastructure Engineer, you will contribute to the management, inspection, surveillance and maintenance of water infrastructure in the Bow River basin. You will lead and provide technical expertise in dam and canal surveillance, monitoring, maintenance and emergency preparedness programs. This includes overseeing the Annual Engineering Inspection and Geotechnical Instrumentation programs, and supporting major repair and capital projects. Your role involves close collaboration with other regional branches, stakeholders, and technical experts to ensure the safety, stability, and reliable operation of water infrastructure assets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivery of the surveillance and monitoring program for critical dam and canal water infrastructure project. The focus is primarily on leading the geotechnical instrumentation and field inspection activities, as well as data review, analysis
and reporting to ensure dam safety and reliable operation.
• Engineering and project management expertise in support of preventative and major maintenance projects as well as capital planning.
• Review of feasibility studies, engineering assessments and design projects.
• Working in a diverse tea to identify, track and follow-up on infrastructure deficiencies including development of corrective action work orders to ensure projects are managed to a high standard and service life is optimized.
• Reviewing and updating of project operation, maintenance and surveillance (OM&S) manuals, and assisting with the development of emergency preparedness, response and surveillance plans.
• Engage with local authorities, irrigation districts, and other stakeholders to facilitate communication, collaboration, and project delivery.

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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

1. Creative Problem Solving in order to make complex water balance decisions that meet all provincial and federal regulations throughout the year and in all weather conditions.
2. Develop of Self and Others is the ability to assign work and monitor staff performance while generating ways of supporting, mentoring, and coaching the team while continuing your own development.
3. Agility to respond to emergency situations and change your schedule to meet operational requirements.
4. Develop Networks and collaborative partnerships to deal with a number of diverse stakeholders on a variety of issues from negotiations of agreements to conflict resolution to public education, and emergency preparedness.
5. Drive for Results with self, staff, and with other supporting work groups to achieve desired outcomes. Holding self and others responsible for results, exceeding goals and partnering with other support groups, and developing and maintaining a high performing team with knowledge succession planning is important to success in this position
   

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements for this Role:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Civil, Geotechnical or closely related Engineering discipline.
2. A minimum of 5 years professional experience related to water management infrastructure (dams, canals, hydraulic structures) with extensive field work experience

• Professional experience shall include any of the following specific areas:

• Managing and implementing surveillance and monitoring programs for water dam, canal and related hydraulic structures.
• Reviewing and analyzing geotechnical instrumentation data, managing field data collection programs, conducting asset performance assessments and technical reporting.
• Operations and maintenance programs for water infrastructure projects.
• Conducting water infrastructure engineering inspections and leading follow-up corrective actions.
• Formal Dam Safety Reviews and annual performance reporting for water dam projects.
• Experience implementing Dam Safety regulatory guidelines

3. Eligible for membership with APEGA.
4. Valid class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.

Equivalencies:
• Additional closely-related education considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis.
• Equivalent closely-related experience with other civil infrastructure engineering projects may be considered.


Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• 7 or more years’ experience working as a Professional Engineer with a focus on field work components.

Qualifications Continue

Assets

• Previous demonstrated experience with formal leadership and supervision of staff, and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge and experience with Project Management and Contract Administration best practices.
• Knowledge and experience with electrical and mechanical systems, including hydraulic gates, regulating valves, electric motors, hoists, gear boxes, pumps, generators, cranes, Programmable Logic Controllers, SCADA systems, and
associated preventative maintenance programs
• Knowledge and experience with procurement and delivery of capital projects.
• Familiarity with Alberta’s Water Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation, and Code.
• Standard First Aid, fall protection and/or confined space entry certifications

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 is a full-time, permanent role reporting 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

About Your Work Environment: You will be working at field sites located throughout the region and in an office setting located in Calgary. Extensive travel and occasional overtime and overnight stays will also be required for the position. Performing duties on a rotating 24/7 basis during flood or other emergency events may be required.


This position may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.


Applicants are required to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.


What We Offer:

• 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
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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 Dawn Bradbury at [email protected].