Senior Traffic Engineer

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Engineer 3

Senior Traffic Engineer

Open

Operations Branch

Fredericton

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 has a broad mandate and is committed to maintaining and improving New Brunswick's public infrastructure.  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

As a member of the Traffic Engineering unit, the successful candidate will report to the Assistant Director of Operations and will be responsible for:

• providing leadership, guidance, and support to employees, while ensuring effective teamwork and performance;
• providing technical expertise related to traffic engineering;
• analyzing and responding to highway safety requests;
• managing and conducting various types of traffic studies;
• preparing and monitoring specific projects under the departmental Safety Improvement Program.

Work environment:

• Office location:  440 King Street, Fredericton.
• Open office layout.
• Standard hours of work:  Monday – Friday.
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.
• Occasional travel throughout the province.

Who you are

Key behavioural competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation
• Team Leadership

Technical competencies:

• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge
• Written Communication

Essential Qualifications:

Engineer 3:

• University degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB) or Registered as a Professional Engineer with a Canadian regulatory body.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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 may consider applicants with the following qualifications and appoint at a lower classification.

Engineer 2:

• University degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB) or Registered as a Professional Engineer with a Canadian regulatory body.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.

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

• Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
• Résumés 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 résumé.

Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate the following asset:

• experience in traffic engineering;
• experience in traffic safety.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

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.

BASE SALARY Engineer 3:  $2,904.87 to $3,976.01 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week.

Based on Operational Requirements, hours may be designated to: 

• 40 hours per week ($3,205.37 to $4,387.32 bi-weekly) or
• 45 hours per week ($3,606.05 to $4,935.74 bi-weekly)

BASE SALARY Engineer 2:  $2,718.60 to $3,632.27 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week. 

Based on Operational Requirements, hours may be designated to:

• 40 hours per week ($2,999.83 to $4,008.02 bi-weekly) or
• 45 hours per week ($3,374.81 to $4,509.02 bi-weekly) 

Recognition and Retention Premium:

The recognition and retention premium is based on written confirmation of recognition and registration with a Canadian Regulatory body.

• Fifteen (15) years but less than twenty (20) years – 1.0%
• Twenty (20) years but less than twenty-five (25) years – 2.0%
• Twenty-five (25) years – 3.0%

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 December 17, 2025, indicating competition number D This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

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

As per the Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

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