Job Information
Job Title: CWD Field Coordinator
Job Requisition ID: 74791
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary - Wage
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found
Classification: Natural Resources 5 (055NRA)
Salary: $26.18 to $32.53 Per hour
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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.
For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/environment-and-protected-areas.aspx.
For more information, please visit our website on Wildlife Disease: https://www.alberta.ca/wildlife-diseases-in-alberta
As a CWD Field Coordinator, you will be responsible to oversee the planning and delivery of the CWD fall and winter field components.
Duties include but not limited to:
• Oversee planning and delivery of all aspects of the CWD field component
• Create schedules and provincial routes for field technicians
• Respond to internal/external stakeholders concerns and provide ongoing public education
• Organize and obtain field equipment, vehicles, and supplies for province-wide execution
• Liaise between CWD field technicians and senior biological staff within the Wildlife Disease Unit
To be successful in this role, you must possess a number of skills that are both technical and interpersonal. Good communication skills are needed for interacting effectively with staff, sportsmen, landowners and other stakeholders regarding issues related to CWD.
The incumbent must demonstrate strong time management skills and may be required to work in challenging conditions, including inclement weather, rough terrain, and exposure to unpleasant sights and odors. Occasional long workdays and weekend availability (as part of a modified work week) may also be necessary.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
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.
Systems Thinking: It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems Thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
Agility: You will have the ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
Creative Problem Solving: You will have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
Build Collaborative Environments: You will lead and contribute to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.
Develop Networks: You will maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders, actively incorporate the needs of the broader group, and ensure overall client satisfaction.
Minimum Requirement:
• A related two-year diploma in Natural Resources, Environment, Fish & Wildlife or a related field.
• Must have experience driving large trucks and trailers
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
Additional requirements:
• 5-years Driver's Abstract plus Class 5 Driver's license
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 education.
Assets:
• Experience working in a leadership or supervisory role of more than 5 people
• Previous work experience with wildlife disease surveillance
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.
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday
This position will require working a modified work week to accommodate weekend hunting
This is a seasonal position ending on March 31, 2026
In addition to regular wages, regular Wage employees receive 11.2% 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
In addition to the regular wages and the additional pay in lieu of benefits and vacation, regular wage employees are entitled to shift premium pay:
• $3.25 per hour for weekends and holidays
• $2.75 per hour for evenings
About Your Application
• Terms of employment in your resume are to be identified in months and years, highlighting applicable duties or achievements at the respective role.
• Those selected for an interview are requested to bring three (3) work-related references.
• 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.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
Resources for applicants:
• https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
• https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
• https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/
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.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
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 Alba Ngjelo at Alba.Ngjelo@gov.ab.ca.
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