Director, Water Infrastructure Management

Job Information
Job Title: Director, Water Infrastructure Management
Job Requisition ID: 59467
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 20, 2024
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2 (M42Z2)
Salary: ​$4,149.76 to $5,269.59 bi-weekly ($108,309 to $137,536 /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:

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:

• Delivering and maintaining water infrastructure including dams, canals and reservoirs
• 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

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Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the position coordinates with Environment and Protected Area (EPA) and Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI) ministries, through a memorandum of understanding (MOU), to identify and prioritize water management projects for delivery by Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC). The position manages, on behalf of EPA and AGI, the planning, scheduling, and allocation of resources, for the delivery of water infrastructure capital and maintenance projects. The Director is responsible for the design and construction of identified water infrastructure projects within allocated budgets and for the efficient and cost-effective expenditures for all consultant and construction contracts. This position is responsible for the development and administration of guidelines and policies for the Water Management Program for the department including the development of standards, specifications, and guidelines for all aspects of water management infrastructure (hydrotechnical, geotechnical, structural, construction and rehabilitation) project delivery. It provides direction and expert advice in all areas of water infrastructure to assist with resolution of issues and concerns and to ensure consistency in the application of water infrastructure standards throughout the province. The Director interacts and coordinates with internal TEC business units (Procurement, Programming, Finance), EPA, AGI, Alberta Justice, Indigenous Relations as well as adjacent counties, irrigation districts, and other government departments. The position supervises and provides mentoring to two team lead engineers and their staff in the management of project delivery and standards development. Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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:

Qualifications

Required:

• Undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and minimum of ten years related engineering and field experience, including planning, design, construction, and management of water resources infrastructure.
• Eligible for membership with APEGA.
• Experience in Contract Administration of large, complex capital construction projects.
• Project management experience in administering programs, assessing, and managing risk.
• Excellent human relations skills are needed in dealing with section staff, maintaining relations with others in the department, and other departments, municipalities, and industry organizations.
• Effective communication skills, management skills, and proven skills in problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution are required.
• Specific and relevant organizational skills, planning of programs, effective decision making, promoting teamwork, and in managing people and resources.
• Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of civil engineering, e.g., hydrotechnical engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction techniques and construction materials.
• Clear understanding of department objectives, responsibilities, awareness of public safety, contractual and legal implications, major/complex projects, knowledge of engineering standards and applications, apply and adhere to legislative acts, policies, guidelines, technical manuals etc. Legislation and guidelines may include the following: Water Act, Financial Administration Act, Public Service Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Fisheries Act, Canadian Dam Association Guidelines.
• Understanding of the Civil Works Master Specification format and its application to water management projects.
• Understanding of policies, directives, technical manuals authority matrix, etc.
• Understanding of water management industry best practices.
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.

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.

Applications without cover letters demonstrating how your skills and experience relate to the role will not be considered. Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to

Notes

• This position is a permanent, full-time position with standard work week of 36.25 hours,
  • Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm).
  • Traveling will consist of 40% of the work schedule.
• Location: Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Avenue, Edmonton.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, driver’s abstract, etc.
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.
Testing might be considered as part of our assessment process. What the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

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• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -
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• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• 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.

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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) ( or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (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 Christina Tataryn at [email protected] .