Boilers and PV Tech Advisor

Job Information
Job Title: Boilers and Pressure Vessels Tech Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 55520
Ministry: Municipal Affairs
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 12, 2024
Classification: Standards Safety and Compliance 7
Salary: $3,543.69 to $4,465.83 bi-weekly ($92,490.31 - $116,558.16/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 Municipal Affairs assists municipalities in providing well-managed, collaborative, and accountable local government to Albertans. Our main responsibilities are:

• Funding supports for municipalities
• A system that strives to ensure appropriate safety standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings and equipment
• Protections for new home buyers and required licensing for home builders
• Province-wide support for access to public library services for Albertans
• Management of about 2.6 million acres of public land in the province's three Special Areas
• Independent review and decisions on local matters by the Land and Property Rights Tribunal

To learn more about Municipal Affairs, follow the link to: https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-affairs.aspx

Role Responsibilities

1. Promote the understanding of Alberta's safety system by the public and industry:

• Provide technical advice and expertise to partners, clients and other jurisdictions relating to the application of pressure equipment codes, standards and regulations,
• Assist partners in the safety system by attending meetings and various forms of government and industry gatherings,
• Participate in seminars by presenting information on pressure equipment safety,
• Prepare draft responses for ministerial Action Requests as required.

2. Liaise with partners and stakeholders:

• Provide information to clients to promote clear understanding of the safety system,
• Provide technical advice to industry partners when necessary to address safety concerns and new technologies,
• Ensure that the policy of ABSA, a Delegated Administrative Organization (DAO) is consistent with the Ministers obligation to provide effective pressure equipment safety programs,
• Participate in the monitoring and resolution of evolving issues.

3. Participate in the development of legislation and codes relating to the BPV discipline:

• Coordinate the development of legislation changes based on review of accident reports, reviewing to ensure that existing legislation is adequate and relevant,
• Work with partners and stakeholders regarding proposed administrative and technical changes and to determine where requirements for the safety program may be improved and identify methods for improvements,
• Lead the process for consultation and review of proposed changes,
• Review current legislation to determine if it is an effective means of maintaining the safety program for the boilers and pressure vessels discipline.

4. Ensure compliance to the Safety Codes Act, Government Organization Act, and the Administrative Agreement:

• Actively participate in Safety Codes Council meetings,
• Perform yearly audits of ABSA's safety programs such as design survey, inspection and education to ensure that requirements of the Administration Agreement are followed, conduct regular meetings between Municipal Affairs and ABSA to discuss upcoming and ongoing issues
• Review monthly reports to monitor ABSA's delivery of the safety program,
• Review the Annual Report and Business Plan to deliver the safety program for the past year and to evaluate the plans for program delivery for the next three years.

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.

• Systems Thinking- Takes a long term view towards organizations objectives and how to achieve them
• Develops Network- Leverages relationships to build input and perspectives
• Drive for Results- Works to exceed goals and partners with others to achieve objectives
• Creative Thinking- Must be able to access an issue, breakdown the elements of the solution, identify who or what will be able to bring about a resolution and initiate the process required.

Qualifications

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.

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• Related Master's degree and 6 years related experience or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related experience considered on the basis of 1 year of experience for 1 year of education to a minimum of a related Bachelor's degree.

Special Requirement: Registration with the Canadian Board of Occupational Hygiene or its American equivalent.

• This position requires specialized expertise in the boiler and pressure vessel discipline, to provide technical advise and support to the Boiler and Pressure Vessels Technical sub-Council of the Safety Codes Council.
• There is a requirement for this position to exercise independent decision-making pertaining to program activities. The employee must have strong analytical skills and a good understanding of risk management processes.
• Good human relation skills and communication to influence behavior through the promotion of safe and effective practices to which the Safety Codes Act applies. Support the regulatory review process and associated consultations concerning public safety.

Notes

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

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

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.

Besides being a great place to work and one where you can make a difference, we can offer you:

• 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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Shannon Nadeau at [email protected]