Log Haul Specialist

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 63186
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Red Deer
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 21, 2024
Classification: Administration 2

**Salary**: $2,400.86 to $3,151.07 bi-weekly $62,662 - $82,242/year.

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta's prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests.

The ministry promotes a vital and diverse economy by:

- Managing transportation safety
- Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities
- Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access
- Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure

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**Role Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Manager of Permitting and Exemptions, the main purpose of this role is to deliver the TEC log Haul permit program to both mills and the transportation industry. The Log Haul Specialist is TEC's front line contact for stakeholders of the Log Haul Permit Program; liaising with mills, commercial carriers, other government departments and industry associations. The Specialist is responsible for the coordination and management of log haul agreements, route maps and commercial carrier permits; all of which support the safe and efficient transportation of over 200,000 loads of logs each year.

The roles and responsibilities of this position include:

- Deliver Log Haul, Long Combination Vehicle (LCV), and Dangerous Goods Permit Programs.
- Manage Dimension and Weight agreements between TEC and mills for the movement of raw forest products.
- Coordinate the development and verification of log haul route maps.
- Evaluate mill, contractor, and carrier safety and training procedures as well as permit program compliance.Please

**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.

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**Qualifications**:
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

Two-year diploma in a related field plus three years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described.

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

**Assets**:

- Working knowledge of the Traffic Safety Act and its regulations, Vehicle Equipment, Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation, Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control, Vehicle Inspection.
- Working knowledge of the commercial carrier industry and commonly used vehicle configurations/Working knowledge of the log haul industry and log haul configurations.
- Working knowledge of computer software and computer hardware including Photoshop and Microsoft Suite programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and the Internet.
- Working knowledge of databases such as MOVES, MOTRIS, TRAVIS, and TSIS, eFacility, and CORES.
- Knowledge of commercial vehicle permit process, oversize/overweight corridor, escort vehicles and safety conditions.

**Notes**:
This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am - 4:30 pm).

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

- Working for the Alberta Public Service
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
- 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 requir