JOBS

Requirements:

Employer Contact:

Name: Andre Bachand, Director of Infrastructure Services
Email: hr@woodlands.ab.ca

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: The remuneration for this position is $74,780 - $93,476 (based on experience and qualifications)
Posted Date: Dec 05, 2018
Closing Date: 20181231

• Play an integral role in developing and assisting in meeting the requirements of the municipal records management program and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act


• Update the municipal records management program documentation.


• Review and update records management processes.


• Update the municipality’s Personal Information Directories in accordance to legislation and Provincial Government Standards.


• Complete special information and records management projects as required.

Requirements:

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   • Provide front-line support to the public relative to Safety Code Council permitting for the disciplines of building, electrical, plumbing and private sewage, and gas; communicate and administer related policies and practices to applicants.
   
   
   • Prepare reconciliation of the Safety Codes Council Accounts, Safety Codes Council fees and Kneehill County’s Safety Codes Council Contract Inspector’s payments.
   
   
   • Compile reports, correspondence; advertising notices as directed by the Planning and Development Officer.
   
   
   • Serve as recording secretary to the Municipal Planning Commission including creation of the meeting package, minute preparation and follow-up required.
   
   
   • Provide general research support for the Planning and Development Department
   
   
   • Update and consolidate the land and electronic filing systems within the Planning and Development Department and maintain such systems on an ongoing basis.
   
   
   • Provide general front-line administrative support as required, including telephone reception and assistance with customers attending the front-counter.
   
   
   • Compile Subdivision and Development Appeal Board packages and required notifications and advertisements under the direction of the Secretary to the Board.
   
   
   
   

Requirements:

• Using equipment for natural gas distribution line installation, maintenance and repair, including electronic fusion machine, mobile steamer, backhoe, loader, hydro-excavator;


• Performing routine maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment;


• Following maintenance procedures and schedules to comply with the Federation of Alberta Gas Co-Ops Operations and Maintenance Practices;


• Following Rules and Regulations of the Gas Protection Branch for the Province of Alberta.


• Completing monthly Cathodic Protection and Odorant Level Tests;


• Operation and maintenance of gas system distribution valves;


• Recording the readings of natural gas meters and maintaining remote meter reading system;


• Removal and replacement of gas meters and pressure regulators for recertification;


• Prepare work sites to include the erection of appropriate barricades, warning devices, equipment, and shoring equipment;


• Natural gas line locating;


• Quarterly PFM testing and recording;


• Installation of new natural gas service line and meters;

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  • Prepare estimates and invoices for customers services;
  
  
  • Performing work to cut, thread and tap pipes;
  
  
  • Installing pipe sections by positioning, joining, aligning, and sealing joints;
  
  
  • Verify permit and air test of private systems before connecting service to the distribution system;
  
  
  • Connecting and disconnecting natural gas services;
  
  
  • Emergency response to natural gas odorant complaints, carbon monoxide   complaints, and natural gas leaks;
  
  
  • Providing information to customers related to utility operations in a professional manner;
  
  
  • Maintaining good public relations, responding to complaints and concerns;
  
  
  • Maintaining sites in a clean and safe state.;
  
  
  
  


• Ensure operators maintain the facilities and sites in a clean and safe state;


• Ensure operators maintain accessibility to equipment, materials, pump stations, and work sites by plowing, shoveling, and removing snow.

• Following maintenance procedures and schedules to comply with the Federation of Alberta Gas Co-Ops Operations and Maintenance Practices;


• Following Rules and Regulations of the Gas Protection Branch for the Province of Alberta;


• Maintenance and repair of valves, filters and regulator controls;


• Recording and analyzing daily RMO station pressure levels and meter reading;


• Monitoring and adjusting of odorant dosage as required;


• Maintaining facilities and sites in a clean and safe state;


• Maintain accessibility to equipment, materials, RMO stations, and work sites by plowing, shoveling, and removing snow.

• Chair monthly departmental staff meetings to deal with operational issues and concerns;


• Ensure staff are provided with training opportunities, courses and seminars necessary to maintain various operator certifications to insure compliance with applicable rules and regulations;


• Ensure staff are provided opportunities for team building;


• Provide recommendations for succession planning;


• Provide leadership and guidance to develop staff professionally.

• Ensure appropriately experienced and certified staff are available at all times to deal with any gas leak or water break emergencies that may arise;


• Coordinate any emergency situations related to utilities to ensure safety to the public and report to Manager of Utilities.


• Chair monthly safety meeting to address safety issues and update safe work procedures and hazard assessments;


• Ensure staff complete training courses as necessary to maintain their required safe work certifications.

• Implementing utility services plans, budget, and operational projects within the County;


• Maintain parts and material inventory, update pricing when ordering stock;


• Review packing slips, invoices, and recommend payments;


• Day to day purchasing, and hiring of necessary equipment to allow for the proper operation of the system within budget guidelines;


• Keep updated on new equipment/procedures;


• Assist the Waterworks Utility Foreman in the operation of the waterworks system;


• Ensure all reports are submitted to the appropriate agencies in regards to construction forecasts, construction applications, etc. with direction from the Manager


• Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Utilities.

• Assist Utility Manager in the preparation and updating of long term plans for equipment replacement, utility infrastructure replacement and upgrading;


• Inspect construction on capital projects to ensure County general municipal servicing standards are adhered to;


• Monitor progression of capital projects.

Requirements:

Employer Contact:

Name: Human Resources
Email: hr@laclabichecounty.com

• Support the Senior Manager in the management of all adopted statutory and none statutory planning documents to ensure they are current, consistent and publically accessible;


• Act as project manager in the updating or creation of new planning documents in support of a sustainable Lac La Biche County;


• Be a corporate resource for interpretation and advice on planning policy in support of projects by other County departments and to the Planning & Development department on development applications and special projects; and


• Public, corporate and political education and awareness building with respect to adopted planning policy.

• Conduct pre-application meetings with customers; visits sites to review conditions and compatibility of land uses, and liaise with other government and non-government agencies;


• Prepares and processes planning document amendment applications from developers, which includes ensuring adherence to the public consultation policy. Prepare documentation for presentation to County Council. Caries out the required notice and advertising provisions;


• Liaises with other County departments as part of developer meetings and file referrals; and


• Assists in negotiation and preparation of servicing agreements, security collections, utility right of way agreements, easement agreements, and other land related agreements.

• Attend pre-application meetings with customers to support Development Officers;


• Provide planning policy comment of referrals for subdivision and amendments to the Land Use Bylaw; and


• In support of the Development Officers process applications for development, subdivision or amendment to the Land Use Bylaw as required.

• Conducts research for review of Planning and Development related bylaws and policies;


• Manage internal projects to update and create planning documents updates including public engagement and approval processes; and


• When required sit as department liaison/resource on County project teams, steering committees or boards.

Requirements:

Employer Contact:

Name: Human Resources
Email: hr@laclabichecounty.com

• Act as the primary contact for website content development and maintenance, including the staff intranet and social media.


• Coordinate and/or produce advertisements, public notices, brochures, posters, and other promotional materials.


• Gather, coordinate, write, and edit content for printed promotional materials.


• Assist in the development of social media content and graphics on a variety of topics pertaining to Red Deer County’s various departments.


• Monitor media and social media channels, providing analytics and updates.


• Determine methods to measure return on investment for quarterly reporting.


• Provide communications support and assistance (including multimedia marketing and promotional support) to County staff in the planning of special events and community relations activities.


• Assist in the assurance that all communications are delivered in a timely, effective, efficient, and appropriate manner.


• Provide excellent customer service and public relations related to Corporate Communications


• Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as required within the scope of the position.

Requirements:

• Assists with the development of safe and effective emergency response strategies and systems for the Municipality.


• Performs public education and public relations activities.


• Provides incident command for emergencies and actively participates in the on-call rotation as required. Incident command shifts alternate with the Fire Chief and Fire Officers, during or after normal working hours.


• Provides leadership and guidance to the Training Officer, ensuring a high-quality training program is effective and sufficient, adequately preparing responders for a variety of emergencies. Where appropriate, provide training records to Human Resources for personnel files.


• Assumes local incident command for situations requiring the Emergency Coordination Centre to be activated.


• Ensures training records are documented and maintained.


• Leads the firefighter recruitment process and makes recommendations for selection of personnel.


• Ensures detailed records are kept for all maintenance functions. Ensures all processes pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the department’s vehicle fleet and equipment are followed to ensure all apparatus and equipment are maintained in a ready state for response.


• Proficiently uses fire related and office software such as FirePro, Microsoft Office, and Excel.


• Develops pre-incident plans.


• Ensures compliance with provincial and corporate OH&S legislation and policies.


• Assists with the preparation of department budgets and assists the Fire Chief in ensuring that the department remains within budget.


• Conducts annual and ongoing performance appraisals for personnel under their supervision.


• In the Fire Chief’s absence, the Deputy Fire Chief will assume departmental administrative and operational duties as designated.

Requirements:

Employer Contact:

Name: Kristin Ivey, Manager of Corporate Services
Email: kristin.ivey@crowsnestpass.com

Requirements:

Employer Contact:

Name: Kara Woolsey, HR Business Partner
Email: kara.woolsey@parklandcounty.com

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: 26.07 per hour
Posted Date: Dec 03, 2018
Closing Date: 20181214