Recruitment posting
Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Advisory Committee
Competition #: 830
Ministry : Environment and Protected Areas
Opening Date : 2024/09/06
closing Date : 2024/09/27
Role : Certified Operator Member
It is recognized in Alberta as a fundamental principle and as a matter of public policy that all persons are equal. Diversity and inclusion are valued and supported on the boards of Alberta's public agencies.
The Minister of Environment and Protected Areas is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a member of the Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Advisory Committee.
This posting will be used to fill two vacancies for active operating personnel holding valid certificates from the water supply and/or wastewater disposal fields.
The Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Advisory Committee is responsible for providing review and recommendations concerning the Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program (Certification Program).
The Certification Program was developed to help ensure proper operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities, and to protect the health of its citizens and the environment.
The regulations under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) requires that the operation of waterworks systems be supervised by one or more persons certified in accordance with the approval or registration and outlined in the Water and Wastewater Operators’ Certification Guidelines (Guidelines).
Committee members share the same duties and responsibilities. They are required to provide recommendations on business arising from the administration of the Certification Program, including:
- certification program policy;
- applications for certification; facility classifications;
- applications for certification renewal;
- certification examinations;
- evaluation of specific training/education with respect to the program experience and education relevance;
- determination of certification program fees; and
- other matters that may be requested.
Committee members must engage with their facility and networks to develop an informed opinion on issues that may impact the industry and will bring emerging issues to the attention of the committee.
The applicant must:
- live in Alberta;
- have familiarity with EPEA as it applies to water and wastewater facility approvals/codes and certification, along with a working knowledge of the Water and Wastewater Operators’ Certification Guidelines;
- have an overall commitment to the water and wastewater industry;
- promote community and stakeholder relations
- soundly and fairly apply industry knowledge;
- think strategically and critically; and
- be familiar with and act in accordance with Robert’s Rules for Meetings.
Applicants should have current background and experience in key areas of water and wastewater operations.
There is no compensation associated with committee member positions.
Members are reimbursed for expenses as outlined in the Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive.
The Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Advisory Committee meetings are held for one or two full days, twice each year in Edmonton. Teleconference and web conference meetings will also be scheduled once every two months.
In addition to your cover letter and resume, we require a biography. Click HERE to download form. Please consider a maximum character/space count of 550 characters/spaces.
Executive Search, Alberta Public Service Commission.
Phone: 780-408-8460
Carefully read the Recruitment Posting and the Position Profile to ensure this is an appropriate opportunity for you. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.
Online applications are preferred. To apply, click on the 'apply' button, create or sign into your account in the ePAAS system; upload your resume, view the listing under Current Opportunities and click on 'submit application'. The uploaded resume will be automatically attached.
Provide a short 4 line biography using the Biography template found under additional documents section. Your biography should include your name, current work experience, board/committee experience and relevant education. Please note that biographies may be edited for length and clarity.
Once your biography and other required form(s) are completed, save it to your PC. When you hit 'submit application', you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop (or upload) your completed cover letter, biography and other form(s) into the 'Drop files below or click to upload' section before clicking the 'apply' button.
If you are unable to apply online, please submit a cover letter and resume, quoting the recruitment posting competition number, to the contact provided on the posting. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to assess which candidates' qualifications most closely match the agency's requirements. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted to advance to the next step in the appointment process. You can check the status of each competition on-line at https://www.alberta.ca/public-agencies.cfm.
The personal information in ePAAS is collected pursuant to section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information will be used to administer and manage recruitment for current and future public agency appointment opportunities. Questions regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of this information, may be directed to the Public Agency Secretariat, Public Service Commission, 3rd Floor, Peace Hills Trust Tower, 10011 109 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S8 or by calling 780-644-3060. Applicants will be required to identify any real or perceived conflicts of interest and may be required to undergo additional screening.
Please Note: Successful applicants will have the following information about them made publicly available on the Public Agency Secretariat Website: name, biography, public agency, and position title.