Epo Wetlands Specialist

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 36974

Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas

Location: Red Deer

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Temporary (12 months)

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: January 12, 2023

Classification: Subsidiary 12B 3625 Technologies 7

**About Us**:
We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.

**Role**:
Provides technical and regulatory advice including issues pertaining to water drainage works, impacts to wetlands, surface water management, erosion, flooding, and water control structures within the context of existing and predecessor regulations and sound hydrology, wetland assessment principles, and/or engineering practices.

This position reports to the Compliance Manager.

The additional responsibilities of EPO Wetland Specialist are:

- Support Wetland Policy Implementation
- Participation in the development the provincial wetland program
- Complaint/Incident Response
- Technical support and development of enforcement orders
- Inspections and technical support for remedial investigations
- Educational/Training Programs and Initiatives
- Compliance Sweeps

**Qualifications**:
Two-year technical diploma in a related field (preferably environmental science, engineering, hydrology, ecology) plus seven years related experience in wetland and water management is required.

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.

The following will be considered as assets:

- Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science or other directly relevant course of study.
- An Authenticating Professional (or have the ability to qualify as an Authenticating Professional within one year) is preferred.
- Experience as an aquatic environmental professional.
- Knowledge of environment legislation and regulations.

**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:
**Creative Problem-Solving**:You will use your scientific knowledge and expertise to create new and innovative solutions to mitigate environmental concerns.

**Systems Thinking**:You will have an understanding of how your role impacts working with others to see the larger picture of overseeing the environmental well-being in Alberta.

**Develop Networks**: You will interact with other scientists, ministries and external stakeholders to research, share and develop innovative approaches to projects, plans and situations as they arise.

**Build Collaborative Environments**: You will use effective negotiation and facilitation skills to bring resolution to complex issues among diverse group/individuals.

**Drive for Results**: Using your strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills, you will develop and deliver understandable scientific information to key stakeholders, the scientific community, public audiences, and senior executives in government.

**Salary**:
$2,843.14 to $3,743.28 bi-weekly ($74,205 - $97,699/year)

**Notes**:

- This is a full-time temporary position.
- Monday - Friday, 36.25 hours per week.
- This position requires approximately 25% of time for travel to regional operation.

**What We Offer**:

- Working for the Alberta Public Service
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

**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.

Resources for applicants:

- Understanding the Alberta Public Service Hiring Process:

- ALIS:
It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

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

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check