Aquatic Invasive Species Site Lead

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID:53565
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Burmis, Cold Lake, Dunmore, Vermillion Watercraft Inspection Stations
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Wages - Up to 6 months
Scope: Open Competition
Classification: Natural Resources 4

**Salary**: $24.43 to $30.17

**Wage Benefits**:

- Wage employees receive 11.2% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of benefits and vacation leave.
- 5.2 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays.
- 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.
- Weekend shifts are eligible for a premium of $3.25 per hour.
- Evening shifts are eligible for a premium of $2.75 per hour.

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

The AIS Program is a province-wide program that helps prevent the introduction and spread of AIS into Alberta's lakes, rivers, and across borders. Watercraft inspections are part of a larger province-wide AIS Program that includes monitoring, response planning, education campaigns, and policy. The Watercraft Inspections Decontamination K9 Program is focused primarily along major highways in Alberta, where it is mandatory for all vehicles transporting watercraft to stop at open inspection stations.

**Role Responsibilities**:
**AIS Site Leads are responsible for interviewing watercraft owners, inspecting and decontaminating watercraft, and issuing Quarantine Orders as Fishery Guardians, in addition to**:

- Assisting with training and mentoring of AIS Watercraft Inspectors at the inspection station and maintaining operational readiness of staff and equipment.
- Maintaining occupational health and safety (OH&S) documentation, leading site OH&S tailgate meetings, assisting supervisors with site-specific hazard assessments, and ensuring that Watercraft Inspectors follow safe work procedures.
- Reviewing and approving schedule changes at their stations.
- Leading full watercraft decontaminations when AIS-fouled watercraft are intercepted.

**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:
**Develop Networks**: Site Leads will be educating members of the public on aquatic invasive species threats, and therefore need to be outgoing and confident in providing expert advice on preventative measures.

**Creative Problem Solving**: Site Leads must be able to assess options and solve any problems that may arise, whether dealing with member of the public on confrontational issues, or within the team. The goal of the Site Leads is to resolve the issues of quarantine / decontamination of the watercraft in a timely manner, and to ensure the successful day to day operations of the watercraft inspection stations.

**Qualifications**:
**Required**:

- A completed high school diploma plus 12 months of related experience is required.
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license and proof of certification in Standard First Aid and CPR C

**Equivalency**:Directly related education or experience considered based on**:
- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year education.

**Assets**:

- Previous experience working at Government of Alberta watercraft inspection stations.
- Experience working in a hands-on mechanical environment.
- Experience working with high-pressure hot water decontamination units, troubleshooting their problems, and performing basic repair and maintenance.
- Demonstrated experience communicating with members of the public in high pressure situations.
- Knowledge and experience with Government of Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Program.
- Detailed knowledge and experience working with complex watercraft and an understanding of their mechanical systems.

**Applicants are encouraged to clearly demonstrate the above assets in their resume or cover letter.**

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

- **Sites will be at watercraft inspection stations on major highways, and locations include**:
- Burmis
- Cold Lake
- Dunmore (2 positions available)
- Vermilion

**Hours of Work**: This is a wage position for 36.25 hours per week in Burmis, Cold Lake, Dunmore, and Vermillion.
- **Work Term**: The position will be required to work a flexible schedule that includes travel, shift, and weekend work, potentially throughout the spring and into late fall. The position will require working outside of regular business hours, including weekends and shift