Field Support Technologist (Taber)

Overview

Job Title : Field Support Technologist (Taber)

Job Requisition ID : 79531

Ministry : Transportation and Economic Corridors

Location : Taber

Full or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Permanent

Scope : Open Competition

Closing Date : February 18, 2026

Classification : Technologies 5

Salary : $2,666.42 to $3,511.85 bi-weekly ($69,594 - $91,659 / year)

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) serves as a North American leader in transportation systems, contributing to Alberta’s prosperity through safe, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure. TEC offers a rewarding environment with growth opportunities, work-life balance, and the chance to make an impact on Alberta’s transportation network. For more information, visit https : / / www.alberta.ca / transportation-and-economic-corridors.

Role Responsibilities

Are you ready to shape the safety and sustainability of Alberta’s highways? Join our team as a Field Support Technologist (FST) and apply your technical and problem-solving skills to help ensure the safety, reliability, and long-term preservation of vital transportation infrastructure. In this role, you’ll help maintain safe travel conditions for thousands of road users every day, from commuters to commercial carriers.

As a Field Support Technologist, you’ll serve as a crucial link between the technical systems, maintenance contractors, and field inspections that sustain Alberta’s provincial highway network. You’ll oversee the integrity of the Highway Maintenance Contract, contribute to data collection and infrastructure planning, and champion public safety in both routine and emergency conditions. Your attention to detail, collaborative mindset, and ability to adapt in the field will ensure the highway system continues to serve Albertans efficiently and safely—today and into the future.

Your key responsibilities include :

• Collecting and managing asset data

Gathering accurate field data using GPS and software systems (e.g., Transportation Infrastructure Management System (TIMS), Appurtenance Inventory Application (AIA), Ver-Mac Jamlogic) to support inventory tracking, planning, and budget forecasting.

Monitoring and auditing work performed by contractors and consultants to ensure compliance with technical standards, safety requirements, and contract terms.

Conducting regular road and bridge inspections to identify hazards, monitor maintenance activities, and recommend corrective actions.

Assisting with project estimates, service agreements, and maintenance strategies to inform long-term planning and policy development.

This position requires regular travel throughout Alberta—typically between 25-50% 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.

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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.

Qualifications

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Recruitment Process

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How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https : / / www.alberta.ca / job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience. It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) (https : / / www.alberta.ca / international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https : / / canalliance.org / en / default.html). It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tomasz Gruszka at tomasz.gruszka@gov.ab.ca.

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