Compliance Assurance Lead

Government of Alberta•Peace River, AB

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About The Position

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. 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 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.

Requirements

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 education may be considered in lieu of experience on a 1 year for 1 year basis.
Excellent people skills and can build a strong team and functional work unit.
Strong understanding of the duties required of an Environmental Protection Officer.
Communication, facilitation, conflict resolution, time-management, and policy development skills.
Technical knowledge of compliance and enforcement activities, including an excellent grasp of the natural and applied sciences required to collect and assess technical environmental information, identify emerging issues and trends and examine the risks to the environment, human health and the department.
Knowledge of ministry legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to compliance and human resources.
Possesses a good understanding of the applicable regulatory and non-regulatory tools to facilitate management actions in the implementation of regional plans or management frameworks.
Possesses a good organizational knowledge and advice for the development and implementation of the Provincial Compliance Assurance program.
Has the ability to function within a complex, diverse, and changing work environment, with emphasis on support for the transition to province-wide cumulative effects management system. This position must be able to quickly assess complex situations, make effective use of well-developed problem-solving skills, be able to effectively complete assigned duties with identified timelines, and make decisions about how to proceed in situations where complete information may not always be available.
Possesses analytical skills, independent decision-making skills, conflict resolution skills required to manage the expectations of a wide variety of stakeholders and government organizations.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

55th to 57th parallels retention allowance: This is an annual retention bonus of $6,000.00, less all lawful deductions, the payment will be made in 2 installments per year and shall be pro-rated based on the employee's commencement date.
Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
Professional learning and development
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
Leadership and mentorship programs.

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