Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Wildfire Facilities Program Lead, the Regional Facility Coordinator facilitates the delivery of the Wildfire Management Branch’s Facilities Program in the West Central Alberta area, including Whitecourt, Edson, Hinton and Grande Cache.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring all forestry facilities are fully operational and in compliance with Health and Safety standards, as well as Electrical, Plumbing, Gas, Fire, and Building Codes.
• Overseeing the maintenance of existing infrastructure and coordinating capital upgrades or replacement projects as required.
• Managing contracts for all facility maintenance and capital projects, including the direct supervision of contractors.
• Monitoring and managing facility maintenance and capital spending across your assigned region.
• Supporting broader forestry programs and the operational needs of the Wildfire Management Branch by maintaining the safety, functionality, and regulatory compliance of all infrastructure.

This role requires a proactive, organized, and technically knowledgeable professional capable of managing complex infrastructure needs in a dynamic environment. If you are ready to contribute to the safety and efficiency of Alberta’s wildfire response infrastructure, and have the skills to ensure facilities meet all operational and regulatory standards, you are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the forestry sector.

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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.

• Drive for Results: Strives to exceed objectives and maximize resources to achieve results aligned with the goals of the department, considerate to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop Networks: Maintains close relations with all stakeholders, actively incorporates the needs of the broader group, and ensures overall client satisfaction.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Takes a collaborative approach with your work to foster open communication and leverage team skills.
• Agility: Identifies alternative approaches in uncertain, complex situations, supporting others in determining and assessing strategy.
• Systems Thinking: Considers the changing environment, recognizing the work impacting a vast network of stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement Standard:

Two-year technical diploma in a related field such as construction trade such as carpenter, electrician, communication electrician, plumber, gasfitter, welder plus four years related experience; or equivalent as described below.

A Journeyperson Certificate in a construction trade such as carpentry, electrical or plumbing is required, supplemented by a minimum of two years additional directly related experience in the facility and construction field with extensive project supervision; or a two (2) year construction trade diploma with at least 4 years directly related experience.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience or vice versa.

Additional Requirement: A valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.

Assets:

• Journeyperson certificate in a construction trade, ie. carpenter, electrician, communication electrician, plumber, gasfitter, welder etc.
• An excellent working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, sub trades, building codes and OH&S regulations.
• Knowledge of contract administration / inspection work and supervision of staff and contractors.
• Minimum of five years in the facility and construction field with extensive project supervision and project management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods, practices, material and equipment for large or complex jobs.
• The ability to identify and appropriately solve contract and administration problems.
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and other financial tracking software or databases.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required when dealing with contractors, consultants, public and departmental staff.
• First aid.
• Fall protection training. 
• WHIMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods(TDG), and Ground Disturbance.

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.

Notes

This is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday. The incumbent may be requested to work overtime, evenings and weekends due to the emergency nature of wildfires.

Travel within the area and throughout the province will be required as part of your responsibilities to coordinate with Ministry staff and colleagues, other government departments, clients, and other external stakeholders. 

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. 

Application Information:

• In your application, please include a cover letter detailing your interest and role-related experience. 
• In your resume include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Foreman (PT three 8-hour shifts/week).
• Three (3) work-related references are required for those selected for an interview.

What the GoA has to offer:

• 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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.