Bridge Technologist

Role Responsibilities

If you're passionate about infrastructure and motivated by work that keeps communities connected and safe, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact. As a Bridge Technologist in the Government of Alberta, you’ll play a pivotal role in the oversight and upkeep of the province’s bridge infrastructure—bridging the gap between technical execution and public service. From emergency repairs to large-scale rehabilitation, your expertise ensures that Alberta’s bridges remain strong, safe, and sustainable for years to come.

As a Bridge Technologist, you’ll support the Bridge Manager in delivering a wide range of bridge maintenance and rehabilitation programs. You’ll manage projects through every phase—from inspections and design input to construction oversight and contractor engagement. This role blends fieldwork, contract administration, stakeholder collaboration, and problem-solving in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Your decisions and leadership will directly influence project outcomes, public safety, and long-term asset integrity.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Managing the annual bridge maintenance program by reviewing inspections, prioritizing repairs, and ensuring cost-effective project delivery.
• Responding to urgent infrastructure issues with timely, practical repair solutions that minimize disruptions to the public.
• Engaging and overseeing engineering consultants through all stages of bridge maintenance and inspection activities.
• Defining project scopes, preparing technical documentation, and developing site-specific repair plans.
• Monitoring contractors’ performance and compliance with technical specifications, safety protocols, and environmental controls.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders—including regulatory agencies, municipalities, and utility companies—to ensure seamless project execution.
• Assisting in the delivery of broader bridge construction and rehabilitation programs across the region.
• Providing technical advice, design input, and field information to support municipal bridge projects and utility installations.

This position requires travel throughout Alberta—typically around 25% of the work schedule. It offers a varied work environment that includes both field and office-based activities, ideal for individuals who enjoy a flexible and hands-on approach to their work.

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.

• Creative Problem Solving: Finds innovative, context-sensitive solutions to construction and repair challenges. Researches materials and methods, engages industry experts, and navigates regulatory requirements with adaptability.
• Agility: In managing bridge maintenance, the position must constantly deal with changes to the work, changes to budgets and new work processes and directions.
• Drive for Results: Keeps projects on track and within budget while upholding safety and quality standards. Proactively resolves issues, incorporates feedback, and manages risk through informed decision-making.
• Develop Networks: Maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders is critical to the successful delivery of bridge maintenance and rehabilitation work. 
• Systems Thinking: Understands the long-term implications of infrastructure decisions, weighing short-term needs with decades of operational impact. Applies cost-benefit analyses and integrates lessons learned into future project planning.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Fosters productive working relationships with contractors, consultants, and colleagues. Ensures bridge projects reflect shared goals and comply with legal and environmental standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• A related technical diploma (e.g., Civil Engineering), and a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in bridge maintenance and/or construction engineering. Equivalencies may be considered. 
• Solid knowledge of repair materials including wood, concrete, steel, adhesives, coatings and sealers as well as their application.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent, and ability to travel within Alberta.

Preferred:

• Good understanding of Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridor’s Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Program.
• 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.

Equivalencies are:

• A related four-year university 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.

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, 4920 51 Street, Red Deer.

Recruitment Process:

• Pre-employment checks will be conducted to assess candidates’ suitability. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, academic verification, criminal record check, 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. 
• Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.