Environmental Services Section Specialist - TERM

The Opportunity :

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for an Environmental

Services Section Specialist to fill a 12-month, full-time Term position for the Water Utility section. In

consultation with the Lead Operators, Supervisors and Superintendents, the

Environmental Services Section Specialist is responsible for the development of

projects, the collection of data, performance of pilot studies, quality, work

management procedures, and safety programs, etc. in the Water Treatment Plant and Distribution Systems. The Environmental Services Section

Specialist completes assignments to meet departmental service levels and comply

with City Policies, The City’s Approvals to Operate and relevant regulatory

standards.

As our preferred candidate, you

will have :

• Grade 12 or equivalent

Two (2) year Technology program or Unrestricted Level

III Alberta Environment Operator’s Certification in one of the following : Water

Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collections or Water Distribution

Education or training in a one (1) year water /

wastewater related technical program is preferred

Project management, auditing, and health and safety

training is considered an asset

Must successfully pass all safety certificate courses

currently required and others to be defined by the Province or by the City

Well-developed verbal and written communications

skills and strong interpersonal skills

Strong computer aptitude including demonstrated

proficiency with City based computer programs, databases, spreadsheets and

word-processing software

Work unsupervised, cooperate with colleagues as a

team, understand and follow instructions. Establish and maintain effective

working relationships with co-workers, business owners, and their

representatives

Strong organizational abilities, strong problem

solving, and able to apply root cause analysis

Good knowledge of a municipal government operating

environment (legislative, management, budgeting, decision making, systems

elements)

Be able to read and understand blueprints, drawings,

schematics and maps

Ability to correctly interpret and administer rules,

regulations and policies in order to make decisions based on established

policies and procedures and understand other viewpoints and work with others

honestly, professionally and ethically with due diligence.

Understand and apply the applicable Alberta

Environment and Parks Approval to Operate.

Affiliation :

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Remuneration :

$41.55 to $47.21 per hour

Hours of Work : 75

hours biweekly; Monday to Friday as scheduled; potential of some evening and

weekend work may be required when needed.

Additional Information :

The term of this position is anticipated to be approximately 12 months or upon the return of the incumbent.

The

City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for

example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any

supervised or timed assessments. Any

violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the

rejection of your application.

We thank you for your application.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.