Assistant District Engineer

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Engineer 4

Assistant District Engineer

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District 6 - Edmundston

Who we are

The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure's mission is to contribute to New Brunswick's economy and quality of life by providing and supporting sustainable infrastructure that allows for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and government services to the public. Not only is the department responsible for managing over 18,000 kilometers of provincial highways, it also manages the planning, design and construction of hospitals, schools and other government buildings.

What you will do

Working closely with the Regional Director, you will ensure delivery of programs for the maintenance and construction of bridges and highways.

In this critical leadership role, you will lead a group of up to 350 employees delivering essential public services for the safe and reliable operation of 5, 000 km of provincial highway infrastructure over a geographical area covering 18, 000 km2 in north west New Brunswick, with an ordinary budget envelope of $25M.

Reporting to the Regional Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following responsibilities:

• providing technical and managerial direction to the district maintenance teams in the areas of highway, bridge and building maintenance;
• administering and managing the delivery of the district maintenance programs;
• administering approvals for subdivision developments, managing human resources issues, responding to public inquiries, and ensuring safe and environmentally sound work practices are in place and properly managed.

Work environment:

• Office location: Edmundston.
• Standard hours of work: Monday – Friday.
• Regular travel within the District boundaries and some travel within the Province will be required.
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

Who you are

You are a dynamic leader with strong leadership and people management skills with considerable experience building high performing teams within a complex unionized environment. As the ideal candidate, you also have the credentials, reputation, experience, and confidence to work seamlessly with leaders.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Key behavioural competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment
• Developing Others
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Organizational Commitment
• Results Orientation
• Team Leadership

Technical competencies:

• Human Resources Management
• Planning and Organizing skills
• Project Management
• Written Communication

Essential qualifications:

Engineer 4:

• University degree in Engineering
• Minimum of eight (8) years related work experience, including five (5) years in the field of highway construction and/or maintenance, and
• Administrative experience and a minimum of three (3) years experience directly managing and supervising employees is also required
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick
• An equivalent combination of experience may be considered
• Valid Class 5 driver's license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick

If there are no applicants with the above essential qualifications, we will consider applicants with lower qualifications and appoint at the lower classification.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.

• Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
• Resume should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Please ensure that your preferred language of assessment is identified in your resume.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure offers:

• Meaningful work and the opportunity to support New Brunswickers in times of need.
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.

SALARY:

Engineer 4: $2,923.35 to $3,812.73 bi-weekly (based on a 36 1⁄4 hour work week).

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health and safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health and safety.

How to apply

We encourage applicants to apply on-line, by e-mail to or by mail at the following address by July 3, 2024 indicating competition number 2024-D06-04. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
District 6 - Edmundston
Human Resources
P. O. Box 308, Edmundston, NB E3V 3K9
Telephone:

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications from Aboriginals, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

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