Bridge Technologist

Role Responsibilities

Alberta Transportation has exciting opportunities for a Professional Engineering Technologist to join the Regional teams. The Construction and Maintenance Division is looking for detailed oriented, highly motivated and independent individual to perform various bridge related tasks including, but not limited to inspections, assessments, maintenance and rehabilitation needs, planning, reviewing reports as well as construction functions within their team. The positions will be working with a group that is committed to growing and developing the skills of all its members while delivering construction and maintenance infrastructure projects in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Bridge Manager, the Bridge Technologist will assist with the day-to-day administration, delivery and monitoring of the bridge construction, rehabilitation and maintenance programs within the Region. The incumbent will engage with consultants and contractors to perform inspections, construction, rehabilitation and maintenance in a timely and cost effective manner on various bridge structures in the Region. The purpose of the role is to provide a safe and well-maintained bridge infrastructure to the traveling public.

The main responsibilities for the Bridge Technologist are (but not limited to): 
 

• Overseeing the delivery of the Bridge Maintenance Program on the Provincial Highways.
• Engaging Engineering Consultants to provide supervision and technical answers for a variety of maintenance projects.
• Performing contract administration.
• Assisting in the delivery of other bridge programs.
• Providing assistance to external stakeholders.

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

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviours 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

Requirements:
 

• Diploma in Civil Tech Engineering supplemented by 6 years of progressively responsible experience in bridge maintenance and construction engineering.
• Good understanding of the Alberta Transportation’s Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Program.
• Solid knowledge of repair materials including wood, concrete, steel, adhesives, coatings and sealers as well as their application.
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent.

Equivalency: 

Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 
 

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of construction contract documents.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Must be able to multi-task, set priorities, plan and co-ordinate resources to meet timelines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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

One permanent position is available, with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Traveling will consist of 25-50% if the work schedule.

Location: Peace River

• Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, driver’s abstract, and et cetera.
• Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
• 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.