Electrical Technical Advisor

Job Information

Job Title : Electrical Technical Advisor

Job Requisition ID : 79112

Ministry : Municipal Affairs

Location : Red Deer

Full or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours of Work : 36.25hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Permanent

Scope : Open

Closing Date : February 52026

Classification : Standards Safety and Compliance 5

Salary : $3376.21 - $4208. 71 / Biweekly ($88119 - $109847 / yearly)

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs assists municipalities in providing well-managed collaborative and accountable local government to Albertans.

Our main responsibilities are :

Funding supports for municipalities.

A system that strives to ensure appropriate safety standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings and equipment.

Protections for new home buyers and required licensing for home builders.

Province-wide support for access to public library services for Albertans.

Management of about 2.6 million acres of public land in the provinces three Special Areas.

Independent review and decisions on local matters by the Land and Property Rights Tribunal.

To learn more about Municipal Affairs follow the link to : Responsibilities

Provide expert electrical technical advice and interpretation based on the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1) to municipalities industry professionals

government bodies utilities manufacturers and the public.

Deliver technical guidance related to the Alberta Electrical Utility Code for electrical and communication utilities operating in Alberta.

Support and mentor Safety Codes Officers and accredited entities in the application and interpretation of the Safety Codes Act regulations codes

standards and DAOs.

Advise on certification matters including Electrical Workers Master Electricians equipment approvals and special inspections.

Provide technical support to internal Government of Alberta branches divisions and departments.

Analyze electrical incident data and prepare reports and statistics related to electrical safety in Alberta.

Represent Alberta on national committees sub-councils and standards development groups as required.

Collaborate with colleagues and industry stakeholders to develop technical materials review industry submissions and support outreach and engagement

initiatives.

Perform other duties as required to support departmental objectives.

Please click on this LINKto view the job description for this position

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 :

of the competencies critical for this position are :

Systems Thinking : Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals. Seeks insight on implications of different options. Analyzes long-term

outcomes focus on goals and values. Identifies unintended consequences.

Creative Problem Solving : Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes. Finds ways to

improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve

problems while addressing risks.

Agility : Proactively incorporates change into processes. Creates opportunities for improvement. Is aware of and adapts to changing priorities. Remains

objective under pressure and supports others to manage their emotions. Proactively explains impact of change on roles and integrates change in existing

work. Readily adapts plans and practices.

Build Collaborative Environment : Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill.

Qualifications

Requirements :

• A journey person electrician certification recognized in Alberta and six years of relevant work experience after receiving that certificate;

An electrical engineering technologist diploma recognized in Canada and eight years of relevant work experience after receiving that diploma; or

An electrical engineering degree recognized in Canada and eight years of relevant experience after receiving that degree.

ESCO or ability to become an ESCO in Alberta

Note : The relevant work experience must include on-site field work related to wiring methods and installations.

Assets :

Several years of well rounded diverse experience in the construction industry

Several years experience in the administration of the Safety Codes Act and Regulations

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and in team environments

Ability to interpret and apply legislation

Ability to write and apply legislation

Ability to understand the impact of decisions on all parties when dealing with issues

Knowledge of the departments policies and procedures

Strong writing and effective communication skills including the ability to explain complex situations

Knowledge of department policies and procedures for monitoring and mentoring

Understanding of FOIP and its impact on records management and information technology programs

Knowledge of the department and business plan

The ability to communicate successfully with a wide and diverse range of clients

The unique ability to read between the lines and determine what our clients are asking before providing information and answers that impact other

jurisdictions and authorities

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to

Term of Employment : Permanent full-time position

Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week / Monday to Friday

Location : Edmonton

Final candidates may be required to undergo security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.

Note :

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements including education experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Additional Information :

In your resume please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well 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).

Links and information on what the GoA have 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 work-life balance.

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.

In your resume please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly using a format that best conveys their experience.

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 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 Dawn Bradbury at .

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