Infrastructure Technologist

Role Responsibilities

Help shape the future of Alberta’s highway infrastructure—where your technical expertise ensures safe, sustainable transportation for generations to come. This is more than a technical role—it’s an opportunity to influence responsible development, support cross-sector collaboration, and contribute to the safety and efficiency of a province-wide network. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact across communities and transportation systems, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

As an Infrastructure Technologist, you’ll lead technical reviews and planning initiatives that guide responsible roadside development and future highway improvements. Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating with municipalities, supporting project scoping and programming, and ensuring that development aligns with long-term transportation plans. This is a dynamic, multi-faceted role that connects technical insight with strategic planning.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and guiding development applications to ensure alignment with highway safety and long-term infrastructure goals.
• Supporting the planning and administration of infrastructure studies, including Terms of Reference development and consultant selection.
• Assisting in the preparation of project scoping documents by analyzing geometric and safety assessments and coordinating with internal teams.
• Identifying and proposing highway network improvements through transportation safety reviews, planning studies, and cost estimation.
• Collaborating with municipalities and internal stakeholders to address development proposals and their implications on highway plans.
• Preparing technical reports, briefing notes, and municipal funding agreements to support informed decision-making.
• Providing expert guidance to developers and municipal partners regarding Traffic Impact Assessments (TIAs) and highway-related planning requirements.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Strong problem-solving and mediation skills to assess complex development issues and facilitate consensus among stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills to clearly explain technical issues to non-technical audiences, including municipal partners and the public.
• Creativity and ingenuity to evaluate alternative designs and contribute to strategic highway planning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong working relationships with government partners, consultants, and community stakeholders.
• A forward-thinking approach that considers long-term impacts on infrastructure, safety, and community growth.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.    
 

Qualifications

Required:

• A related technical diploma (e.g., Civil Engineering Technology), supplemented by at least six (6) years of related experience. Equivalencies may be considered. 
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret technical reports and analyze numerical data to inform planning and development decisions.
• Background in development technology policies and acts, including experience supporting development applications and assessments.
• Familiarity with highway geometric design standards and guidelines.
• Understanding of highway planning principles and application of highway design guides.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the local region, including transportation needs and development trends.
• Understanding of municipal government structures, processes, and planning frameworks.
• Awareness of regional priorities, ongoing infrastructure projects, and community development dynamics.

Equivalencies are:

•  A related four-year degree and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience in lieu of formal education. 

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Notes

Additional Position Details:

• This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm). 
• Location : 
  • Provincial Building, Main Floor, 10320 - 99 St, Grande Prairie, AB  T8V 6J4
  • Provincial Building, 9621 96 Ave, Peace River, AB T8S 1T4
• Since Grande Prairie and Peace River are between the 55th and 57th parallels, eligible employees will receive an annual retention bonus of $6,000, minus deductions.
• Traveling will consist of 50-75% of the work schedule. 

Recruitment Process:

• Pre-employment checks will be conducted to assess candidates’ suitability. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, driver’s abstract, etc.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 
   

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.