Highway Maintenance Yard Coordinator - Jobs in Edmonton

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The 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.aspxAlberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta #39;s prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system as well as water management infrastructure.With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests. The ministry promotes a vital and diverse economy by:•Managing transportation safety•Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities•Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access•Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructureFor more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors.Job InformationJob Title: Highway Maintenance Yard Coordinator Job Requisition ID: 51814Ministry: Transportation and Economic CorridorsLocation: EdmontonFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: RegularScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: January 22, 2024Classification: Subsidiary 12B 3625 Technologies 7Salary: $2,885.79 to $3,799.43 bi-weekly ($75,319 - $99,165 / year)Role ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Director of Highway Operations, the Highway Maintenance Yard Coordinator provides expert technical advice to the Executive Director Technical Standards Branch, the Director of Highway Operations and Regional staff with respect to the department’s highway maintenance yard assets. The position #39;s responsibilities are as follows but not limited to:•Having a robust skill set in property and building management showcasing a proficiency in asset management.•Encompassing an ability to effectively oversee and optimize property assets.•Identifying, prioritizing, and overseeing building maintenance, repairs and improvements.•Providing extensive project administration duties including consultant selection, consultant management and governance of project cost as well as schedule.•Assisting with the development of departmental standards. Collaborating with internal/external stakeholders to ensure that the department #39;s requirements provide clear direction to industry.•Collaborating with other government departments and external stakeholders including industry to establish productive working relationships.•Developing and maintaining an asset management lens to the highway maintenance yard portfolio.•Provides technical advice regarding lease/sales agreement issues to regional operational staff.•Assisting with the coordination of various inspections and audits (i.e., property, environmental, structural, etc.). Discussion of annual audit results to management is required.•Working within the Technical Standards Branch - creating asset management approach for highway maintenance yards.•Coordinating work activity that is considered highly complex in nature. Database management is required to maintain high volumes of information.•Being independent with respect to assessment and decision-making. Potential to influence/impact strategic operational decisions.•Requiring a working understanding of the department’s highway maintenance contracts as it pertains the highway maintenance yards and to provide contract management support.QualificationsRequired:•A related two-year diploma (e.g., Business, Science/Environmental, Building Management or Engineering) supplemented by at least seven (7) years of related experience.•A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.Assets:•Experience in championing and implementing innovative solutions•Familiarity with highway maintenance, building maintenance or highway network infrastructure•Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders while focusing on client needs•Understanding of environmental assessment and environmental management with respect to commercial properties or yard sites•Knowledge of the department’s highway maintenance contracts and the department’s standard specifications for highway maintenanceEquivalency: 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. NotesThis position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am - 4:30 pm).This position is located at the Twin Atria Building, 4999 -98 Avenue, Edmonton Alberta, T6B 2X3.Traveling will consist of less than 25% of the work schedule.Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a 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.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: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf Systems Thinking: you will seek insight on implications of different options and identify unintended consequences.Creative Problem Solving: you will look for new ways to improve results and activities while collecting a breadth of data and perspectives to make choices.Develop Networks: you will influence others through communication techniques and actively incorporate the needs of a broader group.Build Collaborative Environments: you will facilitate communication and collaboration while anticipating and reducing conflict at the outset.How To ApplyClick on the “Apply Now” button.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 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 job description, please contact Michele Murphy at Michele.Murphy@gov.ab.ca.