Regulatory Data Specialist
Government of Alberta
- Edmonton, AB
- Temporary
- Full-time
Job Title: Regulatory Data Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 52994
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (2 years)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 6, 2024
Classification: Technologies 5 (126TNA)
Salary: $2,513.34 to $3,310.25 bi-weekly ($65,598 - $86,397/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:We 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: .Role ResponsibilitiesThe Regulatory Data Specialist is responsible for the collection, validation, integration, mobilization, and stewardship of regulatory data, including but not limited to industrial and municipal wastewater, air quality and soil data submitted to the ministry by regulated facilities operating within parameters set out in the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA).In this role, you will ensure regulatory data is well-governed, highly reliable, and effective in meeting business and regulatory needs, readily accessible and trusted. You will oversee this process, providing regulated facilities with essential information, tools, training and trouble-shooting support necessary to ensure high quality data is submitted to the ministry, partners, stakeholders and citizens in a timely manner.The Regulatory Data Specialist is frequently called upon to provide standard and custom information products, training, expert advice and consultative services. In this role, you will lead and participate in cross-ministry committees, initiatives and projects designed to improve the process as well as the underlying systems and supporting technical infrastructure, working closely with information technology (IT) service providers to maintain, improve and replace existing systems.Responsibilities include:
- Overseeing and coordinating the collection, validation, integration and mobilization of regulatory data.
- Ensuring high quality regulatory data and information is readily available to multiple stakeholders.
- Coordinating the quality control process for regulatory data programs.
- Leading and participating in business development and enhancement projects to improve access to water quality monitoring information.
- Two-year technical diploma in a scientific field.
- Minimum of four years related experience in data management, water chemistry, or computing science/engineering.
- For example: Related university degree plus two years of related work experience.
- Knowledge of department business functions related to water assessment, water program design, water quality project implementation methods, water quality objectives and data interpretation processes.
- Strong understanding of EPEA, Water Act and associated Regulations.
- Extensive knowledge of wastewater and drinking water sample collection methods and scientific standards is highly desired.
- Working knowledge of SQL, Microsoft 365, PowerBI and programming languages.
- This competition is for 1 temporary position located in Edmonton.
- Monday - Friday, 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week.
You will primarily be working in an office setting located in Edmonton. You will have regular and on-going contact with industry, consultants, other government staff and the general public. Occasional travel may be required to support the priority work of the Branch.Any costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.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.Instructions for your Resume:
For Employment Experience:
Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time)
Ex: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8 hour shifts/week)For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program
Please specify the year you graduated
Ex: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)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 work-life balance.
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
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 , 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)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It 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 a copy of the role profile, please contact Jane McEwen, TAS Administrator via email at .