Job Information
Job Title: O & M Technologist
Job Requisition ID: 51241
Ministry: Agriculture and Irrigation
Location: Fort Macleod
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: 3 years from date of hire
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found.
Salary: $2,540.80 to $3,327.63 bi-weekly ($66,314 – $86,851 per year)
Join Our Team as an Operations & Maintenance Technologist (Exclusive Opportunity for Piikani Nation Members)
We are excited to offer this exclusive opportunity for a member of the Piikani Nation to join our team as an Operations & Maintenance Technologist at the Lethbridge Northern Headworks System. This role plays a pivotal part in operating and maintaining a key segment of our water management infrastructure.
As a valued team member, you will:
- Be responsible for the operation and maintenance of 80 km of canal within the water management system.
- Ensure uninterrupted operation of various water management components, prioritizing operational requirements and public safety.
- Provide crucial technical support to the Oldman River Basin Operations and Infrastructure Team.
- Uphold regulatory compliance to guarantee a sustainable water supply for future generations.
- Participate in an on-call standby rotation (over and above a 40-work week).
This position requires an individual capable of independent decision-making, swift emergency response, and a strong commitment to team collaboration and workplace safety.
Minimum recruitment standard for this role:
- Two-year technical diploma (Engineering or a related field) plus two years related experience.
- Equivalencies may be considered.
Assets:
- Experience in construction, operations, inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation of water management infrastructure.
- Extensive knowledge of hydraulic structures, geotechnical instrumentation, electro-mechanical systems.
- Proficiency in various operational software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel ,and PowerPoint) WISKI, SCADA Controls, and EIMS.
- Required certifications: Standard First Aid, Defensive Driving, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, WHMIS/TDG.
We encourage members of the Piikani Nation who meet these qualifications to apply for this unique opportunity. Be a part of our mission to manage and protect Alberta’s precious water resources for future generations.
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