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Job Title:Compliance Assurance Lead
Job Requisition ID:79304
Ministry:Environment and Protected Areas
Location:Various
Full or Part time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found.
Classification:Technologies 7
Salary: $3,153.40 - $4,151.76 bi-weekly ($82,303 - $108,360/year)
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.
Working in Northern Alberta: .
For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas (EPA), please visit our website at: .

Reporting to the Compliance Manager (CM) this position provides leadership as the most senior peer to the regional compliance team comprised of inspectors and investigators.This position coordinates the development and delivery of annual operational plans, leads provincially significant Compliance undertakings, and mentors and coaches’ peers, ministry staff, and external stakeholders to ensure skill/knowledge transfer. Additionally, the position performs the duties of an Environmental Protection Officer (either as an inspector or investigator). This position enforces provincial environmental legislation including the Water Act and Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. This position is a succession planning position that builds the skills and abilities of potential management candidates,



thereby assisting the Compliance management team as well as individual Environmental Protection Officers (EPO) in achieving their career development goals.Other responsibilities include:

- Advise, educate and provide leadership to staff within the Compliance working unit and with a focus on coaching and development of both new and existing staff.
- Lead various compliance program enhancement initiatives and projects on behalf of the District compliance team, ranging from assisting with the development of the operational plan to determining how the District’s compliance activities integrate with AEP’s cumulative effects management approach and system.
- Conduct investigations or inspections and coordinates compliance activities within the District and if required, outside of the District.

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.

Agility

Ability to adapt to changing priorities in times of uncertainty.

- Identifies actions in unclear and complex situations.
- Explains how anticipated change will affect work processes or structures.
- Maintains composure and productivity during conflict or challenging situations.




- Proposes rationale for change, and offers alternative solutions.

Develop Self and Others

Lifelong learning and desire to invest in long-term development of yourself and others.

- Looks at APS to identify key stakeholders.
- Builds trust while looking for long-term and mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Considers how changes might impact colleagues, clients and stakeholders.

Creative Problem Solving

Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues.

- Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems.
- Allows others to think creatively and voice ideas.
- Brings the right people together to solve issues.
- Identifies new solutions.

Develop Networks

Leverages relationships to build input and perspective.

- Looks broadly to engage stakeholders.
- Open to perspectives towards long-term goals.
- Actively seeks input into change initiatives.
- Maintains stakeholder relationships.

Build Collaborative Environments

Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes.

- Involves stakeholders and shares resources.
- Positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion.
- Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide others.
- Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives for achieving outcomes.

Qualifications

Specific experience, technical competencies, certification and/or training:
Required Qualifications This position requires a two-year college diploma in a directly related field (such as environmental management and compliance) plus at least 7 years’ experience in a technical compliance or enforcement role. Additional ed

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