Highway Field Inspector

**Highway Field Inspector**:
EA2 Engineering Aid 2

Departmental

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Highway Regional Operations, Transportation Operations

Steinbach MB, Winnipeg MB, Carman MB

Advertisement Number: 41864

Salary(s): EA2 $44,703.00 - $52,654.00 per year

Closing Date: November 27, 2023

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.

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must have a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence.
- Must be willing and able to travel (day or night conditions) within the province by air or land.
- Must be physically capable of performing all of the job duties of this position, such as, Lifting and/or carrying 0-25 kg, walking (rough terrain), sitting (prolonged periods), standing (prolonged periods), climbing.
- Must be able to work extended and irregular hours (i.e. shift work, weekdays and weekends) with possible overnight stays in a camp environment and/or hotel/motel, under adverse weather conditions (rain, snow, cold, heat, etc.).

Qualifications:
**Essential**:

- Completion of a Civil Engineering Technology Diploma (or completion by May 1, 2024), completion of a Civil Technician Diploma (or completion by May 1, 2024), or completion of Department Level One training courses (or completion by May 1, 2024).
- Experience in roadway survey, testing (labwork), checking and scaling and/or inspection (asphalt, concrete, density, etc.).
- Knowledge and understanding of occupational, safety, health & risk management policies and procedures.
- The ability to prepare clear and concise reports, worksheets, and daily diary logs.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to professionally and courteously engage with internal and external contacts (colleagues, the general public, contractors, etc.).
- Ability to work independently.

**Desired**:

- Knowledge of department construction specifications, procedures and guidelines as it relates to Checking, Scaling, Aggregate Testing, Density Testing, and Survey.

**Duties**:
The Highway Field Inspector reports to the Highway Project Technologist and receives Lead Hand direction from the Highway Construction Technician. The Highway Field inspector performs routine technical work/support while adhering to department standards, specifications, policies and procedures.
- Advertisement # 41864
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Services
- 600-259 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
- Phone: 204-945-7518
- Fax: 204-945-0601

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