Surface Water Quantity Policy Specialist (66926)
Surface Water Quantity Policy Specialist (66926)
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Job Title:Surface Water Quantity Policy Specialist
Job Requisition ID:66926
Ministry:Environment and Protected Areas
Location:Edmonton
Full or PartTime:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:May 14 2025
Classification:Scientific 3
Salary: $3076.28 to $4053.05 biweekly ($80290 $105784/year)
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: 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: Water and Circular Economy Division is responsible for overall integration of Environment and Protected Areas water and waste policies in Alberta including regulatory and policy system coordination. This division supports implementation of the departments legislation and associated regulations and policies assures that regulatory processes continue to steward and protect water resources reduces unproductive regulatory burdens and provides the necessary policy framework for operational and management excellence.
Role Responsibilities
As a Surface Water Quantity Policy Specialist in the Water Availability and Partnerships Branch you are an integral part of a team of water professionals responsible for developing robust and integrated water policy across the Government of Alberta. This position is strongly informed by science and will provide assessments and analysis to support Albertas water management objectives.
You will support and develop the provinces water quantity supply and availability and allocation information across the policy cycle research design control evaluation and education. Working with a wide range of stakeholders your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Policy and management option analysis of current and emerging issues affecting water quantity and supply sustainable water management practices the use and availability of water for Albertans and water for sustaining aquatic environments.
Identify actions that improve Albertas preparedness adaptation and resiliency in planning for extreme events such as droughts floods and climate change.
Interpreting legislation policies and guidelines to identify and address policy or regulatory gaps and implementation issues.
Compiling analysing and presenting water monitoring data water management and supply data and demand and use information relevant to the development or update of regulations and policy.
Consulting engaging and collaborating on water quantity availability allocation and policy issues with a wide range of stakeholders and the public.
Communicate information to the public stakeholders senior leadership and other agencies regarding strategic advice and recommendations.
Providing water science and policy support to variety of program areas and initiatives across the department and government.
Provide advice outreach and educational materials to raise awareness understanding and advance collective stewardship of Albertas water resources.
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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: Competencies will apply to this role:
Agility: Demonstrate the ability to evolve policy approaches and tools to reflect existing conditions and adapt quickly to shifting government and organizational priorities and commitments.
Creative Problem Solving: Think critically and strategically and engage others in developing original and innovative solutions. Work productively with others to solve problems with minimal guidance or supervision.
Systems Thinking: Identify key factors and interactions influencing outcomes and assess the consequences of potential policy changes.
Qualifications
Required:
Ph.D. in a scientific field related to hydrological sciences water resources engineering earth/environmental/natural resources with a specialty in water sciences.
Minimum of two (2) years related work experience.
Equivalencies considered:
Masters degree in a scientific field related to the position plus 4 years related experience.
University graduation in a scientific field related to the position plus 6 years related experience.
Assets:
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following:
Experience developing administering or complying with environmental policies guidelines regulations or administrative tools (provincial or federal).
Knowledge of Albertas water management licensing and regulatory approaches and general awareness of Albertas priorities and objectives relating to water management.
Experience in performance measurement environmental indicators or in the analysis of policy or program activities and results.
Experience with applying or interpreting models and data (e.g. hydrological or water supply/allocation models) to predict or interpret of local regional and cumulative impacts on surface water resources.
Skills in numerical analyses and interpretation including statistical methods of environmental and regulatory data sets and geospatial analysis and mapping.
Experience working in and applying expertise in interdisciplinary settings (i.e. across various disciplines supporting watershed sciences such as groundwater and water quality).
Experience working with water monitoring and water management related datasets (e.g. hydrometric and climatic datasets) and Alberta hydroclimatic interpretation and expertise.
Experience with public consultation and engagements (general public stakeholder groups and interests multidisciplinary groups).
Experience preparing terms of reference reviewing proposals and ability to build and maintain effective and productive working relationships with colleagues external collaborators and community or Indigenous partners.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job to
This competition is for 1 permanent full time position located in downtown Edmonton. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies within the team.
Hours of work: Monday Friday 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week.
Applicants are required to include a COVER LETTER with clear and concise specific examples that demonstrate how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements and competencies. The cover letter may be used to assess your communication skills as part of the screening process.
If selected for an interview candidates will be asked to prepare a written assignment to further assess formal writing skills and written competency.
Instructions for your Resume:
For Employment Experience:
Please indicate duration of employment (month year).
Please specify employment status (i.e. casual parttime or fulltime).
E.g.: Lifeguard Jan 2006 June 2009 Parttime (three 8 hour shifts/week).
For any PostSecondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program.
Please specify the year you graduated.
E.g.: Bachelor of Science 4year Degree (Graduated 2017).
Any costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Outofprovince applicants can obtain 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 Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) .
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information Professional learning and development Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool .
Positive workplace culture and worklife balance.
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements.
Leadership and mentorship programs.
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 for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed postsecondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( 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 Jane McEwen TAS Administrator via email at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
