Engineering technician Jobs in Halifax, NS

Competition # :   45044

Department :   Public Works

Location :   Flexible

Type of Employment :   Permanent

Union Status :   NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date :   ​ 06-Feb-25   ​  ( Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job. We’re recruiting for people like you, to help our Province achieve big things.

The Department of Public Works manages 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways, 4,100 bridges, and 9 provincial ferries.  Our District Highway Operations Division plays a critical role in managing various programs, functions and activities throughout our province, including snow and ice control services, road maintenance and repair services, and approval of various permits.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the District Director, the District Traffic Supervisor (DTS) represents the District on matters pertaining to Transportation Engineering. Will develop programs, set priorities and authorize approvals for the implementation of regulatory and warning devices.

Responsible to implement strategic planning for the administration of the specialized support for the District and is accountable to the District Director on matters other than the approval of regulatory devices (legal status), and is only accountable to the Minister in this regard. The DTS must represent the Department in court in relation to traffic engineering matters.

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or another acceptable diploma program and six (6) years’ experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable. Completion of a Traffic Engineering Technicians course at a recognized educational institution would be considered an asset.

Broad expertise and understanding of traffic and transportation principles and traffic operational and traffic control operations and their practical applications.  Must possess a demonstrated competence in the Transportation engineering discipline.

Thorough knowledge of Motor Vehicle Act Laws, Public Highway Act, MUTCD-geometric design standard, traffic control manuals, traffic operation manual, etc. Knowledge of photography, surveying, and technical use of various Traffic Engineering Equipment, such as radars, electronic slope indicators, D.M.I. units, computers, etc. is essential

Proven ability to effectively handle public and interdepartmental relations at local, regional and provincial levels. Possess a high degree of tact, diplomacy and communication skills for maintaining credibility when dealing with various public, and governmental agencies when implementing strategies and investigating controversial or sensitive problems.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools : written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

This is an excellent career opportunity for many, and we do consider an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here : Benefits for government employees .

Working Conditions

Your time will be split between an office environment and travel throughout your area visiting work sites, reviewing roads and bridges, and travel for meetings in various weather conditions.

Additional Information

Following the successful completion of 2 years of documented experience in the role and completion any necessary traffic engineering courses, applicants will be evaluated and may be eligible to be appointed as a deputy provincial traffic authority by the minister, and be moved from the TE 24 ($2,370.01 - $2,791.38) to the TE 26 ($2,574.66 - $3,008.06). Subject to the terms of the collective agreement.

The successful candidate can decide between Hebbville, New Minas, or Middleton Area Office.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless career paths.

Pay Grade :   TE 24

Salary Range :   $2,370.01 - $2,791.38 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement :

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve.  The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link :

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates.  PLEASE NOTE : Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to

[email protected].