Role Responsibilities

Alberta Parks – Central Region is looking for an enthusiastic person who is an innovative problem solver with a passion for infrastructure management and preventative maintenance programs. If you have a strong background in infrastructure management, an interest in enabling Albertans to access and safely enjoy facilities in provincial parks and recreation areas and thrive in a collaborative work environment then this opportunity to join the Alberta Parks team is for you!  

As the Regional Infrastructure Maintenance Coordinator, you will play a critical role in ensure the long-term functionality, ongoing accessibility, and safe operation of well over $700 million worth of infrastructure, facilities, and equipment located in numerous geographically dispersed across nearly 100 separate provincial parks and recreation areas within the Alberta Parks Central Region. You will work closely and collaboratively with the site-based teams responsible for the day-to-day operation of these provincial parks and recreation areas as well as a variety of contractors.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Development, implementation and ongoing improvements to the Asset Management strategy for the region.
• Determining effective preventative maintenance processes, frequencies, as well as planning, coordination and tracking actions for the preventative maintenance of the region’s assets.
• Coordinate the repository and filing of Maintenance and Operations Manuals, drawings and schematics for the regions assets and systems.
• Identifying Capital Maintenance and Renewal priorities to be moved forward for capital funding consideration in future fiscal years.
• Providing input into various facility and capital planning initiatives.
• Liaising and collaborating with project managers managing various capital development and/or renewal projects throughout the Region from planning and design to close out.
• Supports Regional Infrastructure Specialists in developing contract specifications and tender documents for the delivery of goods and contracted services to support implementation of preventative maintenance services.

Through your work as a member of the Alberta Parks team you will make a meaningful contribution to Albertans’ quality of life and ensure that parks remain healthy and accessible for future generations.

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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.

Qualifications

Two-year Technical Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, or a related Engineering Technology field) plus four years of related experience in maintenance, infrastructure, or asset management experience; or equivalent as described below. 

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

Required:

• Diploma in a related technical field (or equivalent education/experience).
• Five years of related maintenance or infrastructure management experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and safety legislation.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Assets:

• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Project Management certification.
• Experience supervising contractors and managing contracts.
• Knowledge of water/wastewater legislation and building codes.

The position requires the following skills and abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop productive working relationships.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Consultation, facilitation, and issues resolution skills including consensus building, encouraging, and motivating.
• Time management and client relations skills.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Organization, coordination, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively engage a variety of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with others to achieve agreed upon goals and set up inclusive and collaborative programs/initiatives.
• Ability to weigh multiple perspectives to maximize results and recommend the most appropriate solution.

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 position is a full-time permanent opportunity.

Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM-4:30 PM, 40 hours a week.

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.

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. 

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.
• 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.