Air Quality Data Supervisor - Jobs in Edmonton

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Job InformationJob Title: Air Quality Data Supervisor Job Requisition ID: 47780Ministry: Environment and Protected AreasLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: RegularScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: October 2, 2023Classification: Subsidiary 12B 3625 Technologies 6About UsThe 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: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.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-parks.aspx.RoleThe Air Quality Data Supervisor mentors and leads a team of subject matter experts responsible for all aspects of air data stewardship related to industrial air quality monitoring data managed within manual and electronic reporting systems. This position is responsible for the acquisition, quality assurance and control, storage, optimization and distribution of industrial air emissions data submitted to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) and the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) by regulated facilities operating within parameters set out in the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA).In this role, you will ensure regulatory data is well-governed, highly reliable, and effective in meeting business and regulatory needs, readily accessible and trusted. You will oversee this process, providing essential information, tools, training and trouble-shooting support necessary to ensure high quality data is submitted to the ministry, partners, stakeholders and citizens in a timely manner. You will also contribute to the development and enhancement of databases and will be responsible for maintaining the data they house. This position leads or participates in initiatives designed to ensure regulatory requirements are met while collaboratively working with external stakeholders, policy, operations, service Alberta and AER toward a common goal of complete and validated regulatory air data.The Air Quality Data Supervisor is frequently called upon to provide standard and custom information products, training, expert advice and consultative services. In this role, you will lead and participate in cross-ministry committees, initiatives and projects designed to improve the process as well as the underlying systems and supporting technical infrastructure, working closely with information technology (IT) service providers to maintain, improve and replace existing systems.QualificationsRequirements:A two-year technical diploma in a related field such as environmental sciences plus a minimum of 6 years of related experience in areas such as air quality data management, quality assurance and control, metadata management, standards, analysis and maintaining and developing data systems. A 4-year degree in a related field such as environmental sciences plus a minimum of 4 years of related experience in areas such as air quality data management, quality assurance and control, metadata management, standards, analysis and maintaining and developing data systems.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.Assets:Knowledge of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA), related legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines such as the Air Monitoring Directive and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) code. Knowledge of the technology used to capture stack emissions and ambient air quality, laboratory processes, and working knowledge of SQL, Microsoft 365 and PowerBI.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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: https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.DRIVE FOR RESULTS: to ensure data are current, reliable and of premium quality as this information forms the basis for critical management decisions in Alberta and beyond. Able to work towards goals and meet deadlines. CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING: to provide leadership in resolving complex challenges surrounding the acquisition and validation of regulatory air data from external parties into government systems that are continually evolving.BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS: this position requires effective communication and collaborative skills in order to facilitate interactions with the public, industry, consultants and departmental staff. AGILITY: to take a lead role in addressing air data collection systems by identifying problems, deficiencies and/or areas needing enhancements and developing possible solutions . As well as adaptability to process changes and learning new technologies as required. DEVELOP NETWORKS: to collaborate with other stakeholders, on projects to enhance, develop, or revise air quality data systems to achieve higher efficiency on performance, reliability, and accessibility for the data.Salary$2,694.27- $3,537.86 biweekly ($70,320 - $92,338/year)NotesHours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Please Note: This competition may be used to fill future temporary or permanent vacancies. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at lower classification and salary.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. ABOUT YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT: You will primarily be working in an office setting located in Edmonton. You will have regular and on-going contact with industry, consultants, other government staff and the public. Occasional travel may be required to support the priority work of the Branch.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 Leadership and mentorship programs Professional learning and development 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 agreements Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.caHow To ApplyClick on the “Apply” button.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.If 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, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.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 at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspxApplicants 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: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/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 recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.Closing StatementThis 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 #39; 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 Jane McEwen, TAS Administrator, via email at Jane.Mcewen@gov.ab.ca.If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.