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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 32780Ministry: Environment & ParksLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full-TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: Temporary - WageScope: OpenClosing Date: September 16, 2022Classification: Subsidiary 12B 3625 Technologies 2About UsWe 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.RoleThe Postmortem Room Technician is a seasonal, up to 6 month, wage opportunity providing support to collect biological samples as part of Alberta’s Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance program. These positions collect specific tissues from hunter-harvested deer, elk, and moose heads and provide them to the Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy Lab for trimming and testing.The major responsibilities for the successful candidate will include:

• Receiving, processing and storing deer heads submitted for testing;
• Collection of biological tissue samples from dead animals;
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment as required (e.g., electric hoist, incinerator);
• Maintaining detailed/organized data records; and
• Reporting/logging laboratory activities.

Staff will also be utilized, at times, to assist in additional duties of the wildlife disease unit when needed.The successful candidates will be required to work independently and as a team member, and should not have allergies to blood or animals. Successful candidates should also be comfortable with working with dead animals.There are six positions available, two each in Lethbridge, Airdrie and Edmonton.QualificationsRequirements:

• High School diploma supplemented with courses related to this position

Preference will be given to candidates with directly related work experience or one year of biological laboratory experience via technical college or university.Assets:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs continuously
• Previous experience in handling and processing animals (i.e. hunting, agricultural)

APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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:BUILDING COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS – Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.AGILITY – 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 – Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.SYSTEMS THINKING – The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. 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.Salary$21.70/hour to $27.39/hourWage 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

NotesHours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.Please Note: These positions are available in Edmonton, Airdrie and Lethbridge, ABThis position has a term of employment from October 24th, 2022 up to March 31st, 2023, pending operational needs.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: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).How To ApplyIf you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs atApplicants 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.Resources for applicants:It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)Closing StatementWe 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 a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Dianna Sidon at Dianna.Sidon@gov.ab.ca.If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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