Operations Engineer

Job Information

Job Title : Operations Engineer

Job Requisition ID : 55890

Ministry : Transportation and Economic Corridors

Location : Peace River

Full or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Permanent

Scope : Open Competition

Closing Date : April 29, 2024

Classification : Engineering & Related Level 2 (522ERA)

Salary : $3,090.43 to $4,278.93 bi-weekly ($80,660 - $111,680 / year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans.

Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit :

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta's prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure.

With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests.

The ministry promotes a vital and diverse economy by :

• Managing transportation safety
• Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water / wastewater facilities
• Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access
• Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operations Engineer will provide assistance with the day-to day administration and delivery of the highway maintenance program.

Working within the district / region, the Operations Engineer assists the Operations Manager by providing the leadership, technical support and expertise required to ensure that the highway maintenance program as well as other projects are delivered within the scope, cost, time and quality of the department's satisfaction within a safe work environment.

The Operations Engineer provides advanced technical support for delivery of departmental programs, with key responsibilities in the areas of budget control, financial reporting and program development, information and upkeep of information technologies and assistance to field staff.

This position also assists with the preparation and administration of small contracts and service agreements for projects such as culvert installations and pavement patching.

The Operations Engineer also provides recommendations and solutions for issues regarding conflict resolution, problem solving and decision-making.

The main responsibilities of the Operations Engineer are (but not limited to) :

• Assisting the Operations Manager in supervising the Highway Maintenance Contracts.
• Providing engineering support on behalf of the Operations Manager to the Infrastructure section for development permits and highway planning.
• Providing technical support to the Operations Manager for roadway operations and smaller projects.
• Assisting the Operations Manager in dealing with the public, stakeholders and municipal authorities.

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.