Highway Engineering Assistant - Open Until Filled

EA1 Engineering Aid 1

Departmental; Seasonal

May to November 2024

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Highway Regional Operations, Transportation Operations

The Pas MB, Thompson MB, Arborg MB, Ashern MB, Birtle MB, Boissevain MB, Dauphin MB, Portage la Prairie MB, Steinbach MB, Brandon MB, Winnipeg MB, Carman MB

Advertisement Number: 42540

Salary(s):   EA1 $19.35 - $23.27 per hour

Closing Date:   December 27, 2024

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, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

You must complete and submit the application form to be considered. This advertisment will remain open until positions are filled based on operational requirements.

We are looking for energetic and motivated individuals to spend their summer working with engineering and operations for Manitoba Infrastructure.  We offer a positive team environment and extensive on the job training, with several opportunities available. Positions are temporary with incumbents working until the end of the 2024 construction season.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's licence.
• Must be able to wear basic Personal Protective Equipment (minimum hard hat, safety vest, steel toed shoes).
• Must have the ability to travel to worksites (in both day and night conditions) within the province by ground or air transportation with possible overnight accommodations in hotels/motels.
• Must be able to work extended hours (evenings), weekend and statutory holidays, subject to call outs and working under adverse weather conditions.
• Must be physically capable of performing all of the required job duties such as working in an outdoor rough terrain environment and can be exposed to the following notable hazards as described in the OSHRM Safe Work Practices (road construction equipment, roadway traffic, asphalt plant area, noise, dust, hand/power tools, moving equipment, slip-trip-fall, bending/lifting, carrying/twisting, insects, vegetation & sharp objects).

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety, Health and Risk Management.
• Interpersonal skills to verbally communicate effectively and courteously.
• Clear and concise written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team.
• Ability to work independently.    
• Previous work experience working outdoors and performing manual labour.

Desired:

• Experience with Microsoft Office software package.
• Knowledge of department construction, procedures and guidelines as it relates to this position (surveying, Material testing, checking, scaling).

Duties:
The Highway Engineering Assistant (HEA) reports to the Highway Project Technologist and receives Lead Hand direction from the Highway Construction Technician (HCT). The HEA will perform elementary technical work while adhering to Department standards, specifications, policies and procedures. Typical functions at the HEA level can include; Survey Assistant, Checker, Scale Person, Flagperson, and Project Assistant.

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WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form.  Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form.  The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment.  Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration. 

Click here to access the application form.
 

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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