Power Generation and Mechanical Specialist

Job Information
Job Title: Power Generation and Mechanical Specialist 
Job Requisition ID: 87124
Ministry: Forestry and Parks
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found
Classification: Technologies 6
Salary: $2,944.12 to $3,865.92 bi-weekly ($76,841 - $100,900/year) 
As the Ministry of Forestry and Parks we are responsible for fostering Alberta’s environmentally responsible forest management practices, including management of wildfires. We preserve our provincial parks for the recreation and enjoyment of Albertans. As well as enabling access to public lands for recreational and commercial purposes while prioritizing conservation. Forestry and Parks also manages public lands and balances sustainable rangelands and grazing leases for Alberta producers.
The Forestry Division, within the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, works to enhance the economic, environmental, and social contributions of our forests and forested lands to Albertans. For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks please visit our website at: https://www.alberta.ca/forestry-and-parks

Role Responsibilities

Are you a highly skilled mechanical expert who thrives on solving complex technical challenges in the field? Do you enjoy working independently, responding to critical infrastructure issues, and designing innovative solutions when standard repairs aren't an option? This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in protecting essential government services, communications networks, and public safety infrastructure across Alberta. Your expertise will ensure reliable power generation, operational readiness, and the long-term sustainability of critical Forestry Division assets, particularly in remote and extreme environments.
As the province's technical expert in power generation and specialized small-engine systems, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for a diverse portfolio of mechanical assets. This highly autonomous and mobile role combines hands-on mechanical troubleshooting with long-term asset management, contract oversight, and capital planning. When equipment failures threaten critical operations, you will be relied upon to diagnose issues, engineer practical solutions, and restore functionality quickly and safely. Your work will directly support the resilience, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of Alberta's Forestry Division infrastructure.

Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Conducting advanced diagnostics, overhauls, and repairs on diesel, LPG, natural gas, and gasoline generator systems.
• Responding to emergency power outages and restoring critical operations through expert troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Performing load bank testing, fuel system calibrations, inspections, and readiness assessments for provincial power generation assets.
• Evaluating and modifying generator systems to improve efficiency, reliability, and cold-weather performance.
• Designing and implementing site-specific operating procedures for equipment used in remote and extreme environments.
• Developing technical specifications, scopes of work, and maintenance requirements for outsourced mechanical contracts.
• Evaluating contractor proposals and monitoring vendor performance to ensure compliance with service level agreements and engineering standards.
• Reviewing contractor work and expenditures to ensure quality, accountability, and value for money.
• Fabricating custom components and mechanical solutions when replacement parts are unavailable or obsolete.
• Engineering temporary and permanent repairs to maintain critical operations during equipment failures.
• Modifying and adapting equipment to support non-standard assets and unique operational requirements.
• Analyzing lifecycle and performance data to forecast replacement requirements and prevent future failures.
• Developing long-term strategies for fleet modernization, equipment upgrades, and capital planning initiatives.
• Establishing preventative maintenance programs for generators, pumps, compressors, and specialized mechanical equipment.
• Training staff on routine inspections, operational checks, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations, environmental standards, engineering requirements, and provincial legislation.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position. 

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.
Creative Problem Solving:
Drives continuous improvement through curiosity, innovation, knowledge sharing, and informed decision-making.

Agility:
Demonstrates adaptability through initiative, resilience, and effective problem-solving in changing environments.

Systems Thinking: 
Thinks strategically by considering trends, impacts, and long-term outcomes when making decisions.

Build Collaborative Environments:
Builds strong relationships through collaboration, respect, and appreciation of diverse contributions.
Drive for Results:
Delivers results through accountability, collaboration, and a focus on exceeding expectations.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard:
Two-year technical diploma in heavy duty mechanic, power systems technician, gas compression technician or a related field plus six years related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: 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.
Assets:

Experience with power generation systems supporting emergency services, communications infrastructure, forestry operations, or other critical public-sector facilities.
• Experience with welding, machining, fabrication, and custom mechanical design.
• Knowledge of lifecycle asset management, capital planning, and equipment replacement strategies.
• Familiarity with Alberta Building Code, electrical regulations, environmental requirements, and occupational health and safety standards.
Experience working in remote or harsh environmental conditions and supporting critical infrastructure.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This permanent full-time position is based on a 36.25-hour work week, Monday to Friday. However, the nature of wildfire operations requires flexibility, and overtime, travel outside the home area, and extended work hours may be required with little or no notice in response to operational needs and wildfire activity.
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).
• Must be able to obtain a federal security clearance at a minimum of RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status (the “Security Clearance”) with the RCMP within 10 months of employment. This federal security clearance is initiated by the employer.

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 we have to offer:
• 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.

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.
Candidates are required to apply online. Please see Job Application Resources for more information. 
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is also 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.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Rashi Vaktania at Rashi.Vaktania@gov.ab.ca