Job Description

Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
Employment Type: Full Time ? Permanent

Senior Dam Safety Engineer

The Opportunity

The Alberta Energy Regulator is currently recruiting for a Senior Dam Safety Engineer to join our passionate team of professionals. We are looking for someone who wants to make a positive impact on Alberta?s energy sector.
As a Senior Dam Safety Engineer, you will provide regulatory oversight for energy-sector dams in Alberta; this includes incident response, inspections, and the technical review of regulatory submissions. You will be part of the team that has regulatory oversight of 200+ energy-sector dams across the province, including some of the most complex tailing structures in the world. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of stakeholders, including dam operators, consultants, and regulators in other jurisdictions.

Our ideal candidate has a strong geotechnical engineering background with dam safety engineering experience and is looking to make a meaningful contribution towards the safe operations of dams in Alberta.

The AER prides itself in their commitment to work-life balance! You can earn up to 24 flex days in addition to your vacation on top of our competitive total rewards package.

Please note, relocation will be considered and reimbursed on a case-by-case basis. We encourage any interested candidates to apply!

Your Key Responsibilities:

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  Execute the AER?s Dam Safety Program in accordance with the applicable government policies, regulations, and AER strategic priorities.
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  Accountable for regulatory oversight for a portfolio of dams.
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  Conduct technical reviews of dam safety regulatory submissions (e.g., design reports, dam safety performance reports, risk assessments, etc.).
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  Carry out field inspections, track nonconformances and safety deficiencies, identify non-compliances.
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  Respond to safety incidents and support the AER?s oversight as a subject matter expert.
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  Contribute to continued enhancement of the dam safety program and the development of a long-term strategy for continuous improvement.
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  Write, review, and communicate technical information to support the dam safety program, including publishing results on an annual basis.
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  Provide technical expertise to the AER on complex geotechnical issues related to the full life cycle of dams. Promote a collaborative and enterprise-first approach.
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  Influence direction and inform AER decision makers by engaging with external stakeholders (e.g., dam operators, technical associations, academia, etc.) to solicit information on opportunities and challenges facing the dam safety community.
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  Contribute to the training, development, and mentorship of other staff.

Qualifications:

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  Master of Science in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.
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  Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) is required.
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  8-10 years of related experience in geotechnical engineering with an emphasis on design, construction, and operation of earthfill water and tailings dams.
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  Knowledge and understanding of the Alberta Dam and Canal Safety Directive and related legislation would be considered an asset.
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  Knowledge and experience with the Canadian Dam Association (CDA) dam safety guidelines and bulletins and the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) tailings management guidelines would be considered an asset.
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  Working knowledge of industry standard geotechnical software packages as well as industry software packages for seepage, stress-strain, slope stability, flood routing (inundation mapping) are preferred.
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  Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
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  Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines, projects, and priorities.
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  Team player with the ability to influence without authority.
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  Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy.

Additional Requirements and Information:

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  All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
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  Pre-placement medical required.
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  Physical demands include:
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    Walking / traversing on uneven surfaces.
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    Working outside in various weather conditions.
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  Possess a valid class 5 driver?s license and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements in the AER?s driving policy.

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  Travel required with overnights stays. Approximately 5% of workload is field work.

AER Flexible Work Program

To honour our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, enhance employee attraction and retention and increase environmental sustainability, the AER offers a flexible work framework that provides for hybrid work and flexible hours.

What does our flexible work model look like?

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  Combination of in-office and remote work based on your preference and business needs!
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  Flexible work hours, while committing to being available during our core hours of 9:00am ? 3:00pm

If you choose to participate in the flexible program, you will:

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  Be provided with an AER computer or laptop when working in the office.
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  Need to have access to a personal computer when working from home (unless assigned an AER laptop - dependant on business need).
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  Have a high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 50 Mbps for downloads and 30 Mbps for uploads when working remotely.

Benefits at the AER

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  Defined benefit pension plans
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  Personal spending account
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  Flexible benefits program
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  Work/Life Balance time off programs
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  Healthcare spending account
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  Voluntary Group Savings Programs
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  Employee & Family Assistance Program
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  Visit our
  careers page for more details on all the AER has to offer!

For Internal Applicants Only

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  Under the AER?s Classification Framework this position is a SP4, Level 6.
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  In the event a current AER employee would like to apply for an internal posting, the employee will inform their leader prior to submitting their application.
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  Please note: Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.

Please note, this job advertisement will close on June 7, 2023 at midnight.