Aggregates Coordinator

Government of Alberta•Red Deer, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta's prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests. The ministry promotes a vital and diverse economy by: Managing transportation safety. Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities. Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access. Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure.

Requirements

Two Year Technical Diploma (e.g., Engineering), supplemented by at least six (6) years of related experience
Knowledge of Earth Surface Geology, Air Photo Interpretation to locate and assess potential aggregate sources.
Knowledge of Exploration, testing, sampling and quality assessment procedures to determine access, and recoverability and suitability of potential aggregate sources.
Knowledge of Alberta Land Survey System and Global Positioning systems to ensure accurate location mapping.
Knowledge of Aggregate value, availability and allocation assessments to optimise consumption and sale of the resource in current and projected market conditions.
Knowledge of Requirements of the Alberta Landmans Act, and Surface Rights legislation and regulations, to gain access for testing and negotiate Royalty Agreements for acquisition of reserves.
Knowledge of Resource assessment and evaluation skills to determine in situ value and purchase price of aggregate bearing lands.
Knowledge of Canada Land Index and Soils Survey to assist in design and delivery of reclamation plans.
Knowledge of Application of theory and practice from Civil Engineering Technology Diploma.

Nice To Haves

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate potential aggregate sources using geological data, mapping, testing, and field inspections.
Plan, prioritize, and coordinate aggregate prospecting and testing to meet short and long term regional needs.
Manage consultants conducting testing, surveys, inventory mapping, and pit development plans.
Negotiate and administer agreements with landowners and aggregate suppliers, including access, royalties, and compensation.
Select appropriate aggregate sources and develop pit operating plans for departmental and municipal contracts.
Ensure accurate aggregate information is included in tender and contract packages.
Coordinate aggregate extraction to maximize material recovery and support effective future reclamation.
Prepare and manage applications for Environmental Approvals and Reclamation Certificates.
Maintain compliance with provincial environmental legislation and approval conditions.
Initiate, oversee, and close reclamation projects, including surplus pit disposal and liability reduction.
Review license applications affecting department controlled lands and Crown Reservations.
Prepare and manage regional aggregate budgets and monitor expenditures.
Maintain accurate aggregate records, inventories, databases, and filing systems.
Respond to inquiries from government, industry, municipalities, and the public on aggregate matters.
Review consultant reports, referrals, and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Support ATIA requests, consultant agreements, lab testing, and aggregate sales where applicable.
Liaise with internal business units, consultants, landowners, municipalities, regulators, and other stakeholders.
Participate in project meetings, inspections, and technical discussions related to aggregate use and management.
Ensure aggregate activities support project delivery while minimizing environmental and reclamation liability.