TE1 Technical Engineering Officer 1
Regular/full-time
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Hydrologic Forecasting & Water Management, Engineering & Technical Service
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 42982
Salary(s): TE1 $64,675.00 – $79,597.00 per year
Closing Date: August 2, 2024
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
Engineering and Technical Services ensures safe and effective provincial water control infrastructure and structures, through the delivery of inspection, planning, design, maintenance, rehabilitation and construction activities. The division is responsible for the overall management of infrastructure inventory that includes: bridges, large culverts, thru-dike culverts, drains, dams, reservoirs, water control structures, diversions and pumping stations. The division also provides water management through operation of the provincial water control system, flood forecasting, and development and implementation of emergency response plans.
Candidates are required to submit the cover letter and resume in Word or fillable PDF format only.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must possess and maintain a valid Full Stage Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence.
- Must be able to travel to field sites throughout the province by ground and air transportation with some overnight stays and working extended hours.
- Must be able to work extended hours.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree with specialization in geography, land use planning or resource management, or a College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or GIS, or a comparable combination of education and work experience may be considered.
- Experience in ESRI Arc GIS software, geospatial databases, applications and tools.
- Experience in land use planning.
- Experience working with survey and elevation data.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with the general public, local governments, and other government levels and departments and private agencies.
- Ability to work independently and in a team with minimal supervision.
- Effective organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail with ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Strong verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts and stakeholders.
- Strong written communication skills with ability to prepare clear and concise documents.
Desired:
- Knowledge in hydraulics and water resource science and management.
- Experience analyzing and understanding water resource-related problems, situations, or processes.
Duties:
Under the supervision of the Senior Flood Protection Planning Officer and working closely with staff in Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure Development Review Section, the Planning and Flood Protection Technician participates extensively in the administration and enforcement of the Designated Flood Area legislation, and uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to review development for flood hazard.
This position is responsible for taking a lead role in responding to the requests for information pertaining to Designated Flood Areas and preparing Designated Flood Area Permits. The position plays a key role in the enforcement of Designated Flood Area legislation. This position also provides expertise on GIS applications for flood areas throughout the Province of Manitoba. This position may also occasionally be responsible for temporarily performing the duties normally performed by the Water Management Planning Technologist.
Apply to:
Advertisement # 42982
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
