Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 73467
Ministry: Municipal Affairs
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
**Closing Date:**July 30, 2025
Classification: Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 2 (522ERA)
Salary: $3,278.65 to $4,539.52 bi-weekly ($85,572 - $ 118,481 /year)

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs supports municipalities in providing well-managed, fiscally responsible, and accountable local government to Albertans. This includes administering municipal grant programs; delivering advisory and capacity-building supports; providing municipal services and managing public lands in the province’s three Special Areas; and overseeing the safety codes system in the province. The ministry also fosters stronger, safer communities across the province, and enables local governments to facilitate Alberta’s economic prosperity.

Role Responsibilities

This position is responsible for delivering critical technical analysis (assessments, advice, and opinions) to support the preparation of complex designated industrial (DI) property assessment on behalf of the Provincial Assessor (PA) for the Province of Alberta.

1. Work on complex engineering assignments requiring professional judgment.
2. Review production capacities, and production profiles.
3. Interpret technical data to evaluate productivity, reservoir potential, and facility constraints.
4. Present technical findings and recommendations clearly and effectively to non-engineer personnel.
5. Apply knowledge of legislation and regulations to determine property valuation for complex properties.
6. Provide leadership or mentorship when applicable.
7. Align technical work with departmental business goals and industry trends.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

Systems Thinking - Ability to integrate broader context into planning. As the assessment engineer, the work of this position directly impacts revenue and cost base for municipalities and industry across Alberta.

Creative Problem Solving - Creates the environment for creative problem solving. This position must utilize their expertise to find innovate ways of improving assessment practices and address issues/gaps.

Agility - Proactively incorporates changes into process. Work for this position requires the coordination of input/resources from a wide range of technical, financial and professional sources to address specific issues in determining the assessment.

Drive For Results - Aligns different groups to achieve goals and realize broader outcomes. The Assessment Engineer provides expert technical advice and consultation to department staff and senior management.

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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University graduation in Engineering, plus five years related experience; or equivalent as described below. Eligible for membership with the APEGA or AAA.

Equivalency: Additional related education considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis.

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or

• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets

• Must be registered with APEGA and maintain good standing
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 5+ years of experience in the oil and gas and oil sands industry
• Sound knowledge of engineering principles, industry standards and practices, including facilities used for resource development
• Comprehensive working knowledge of the Municipal Government Act and related legislation
• Experience in multi-million-dollar projects and project management
• Knowledge in property assessment administration and regulated assessment in Alberta
• Strong awareness of provincial policies and legal precedents

Notes

This position may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Professional learning and development –
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Shannon Nadeau at Shannon.Nadeau@gov.ab.ca.