Program Manager

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO EMPLOYEES OF THE MANITOBA PUBLIC SERVICE.

**Program Manager**:
TE2 Technical Engineering Officer 2

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Preservation and Support Services, Transportation Operations

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44557

Salary(s): TE2 $74,442.00 - $91,910.00 per year

Closing Date: September 28, 2025

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 6 months.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill two (2) Program Manager positions located in Winnipeg. These positions will serve as the High Performance Chip Seal Program Manager and Microsurfacing Manager

The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must possess and maintain a Valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence.
- Must be able to work with paints, solvents, or chemicals while wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment.
- Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions (extreme heat/cold, dust, etc.), be able to stand for extended periods of time, and lift up to 70lbs.
- Must be able to be away from home for several nights on a continuous basis if required, and travel throughout Manitoba when necessary.
- Able to work extended hours, including overtime and on weekends, including holidays as required.

Qualifications:
Essential:

- Completion of the Department's Level 3 training course, and training in Project Management, or a Civil Engineering Technology Diploma with related construction and maintenance experience or an equivalent level of experience related to construction and maintenance and project management.
- Experience preparing budgets and project estimates.
- Experience with Capital Planning of multi year projects.
- Knowledge of occupational, safety, health and risk management including Workers Compensation policies and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment including the ability to work with outside agencies such as contractors, consultants and vendors as required.
- Technical knowledge of road preservation and construction.
- Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and schedule work.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Work, Excel & Outlook) and other work tracking and financial software.
- Written communication skills to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts.
- Verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts.

**Duties**:
The Program Manager reports to Preservation Construction Manager and is responsible for advanced paraprofessional work providing a technical resource in planning, scheduling and organizing an effective delivery of the Preservation and Support Services maintenance and preservation programs supporting provincial requirements.

The Program Manager provides program support to the Division on preservation and maintenance programming, environmental issues, program planning and coordinates staff and resources to support the Microsurfacing and High Performance Chip Seal programs and requires extensive interaction and co-operation with the Preservation Construction Manager, Director, Asset Management and Regional staff to ensure the Department’s overall objectives are met.
- Advertisement # 44557
- 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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