Senior Waterway Planning Engineer

Senior Waterway Planning Engineer

Grade: EG4 | Employment Type: Regular/full-time | Department: Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Hydrologic Forecasting and Water Management, Engineering & Technical Services | Location: Winnipeg, MB | Salary: EG4 $95,303.00 – $124,732.00 per year | Administration: Advertisement Number 44658 | Closing Date: December 15, 2025

About the Position

The Hydrologic Forecasting & Water Management Branch is seeking a Senior Waterway Planning Engineer to lead and deliver engineering planning work for flood mitigation projects and to manage temporary flood mitigation contracts. The branch produces accurate hydrologic forecasts, coordinates flood responses, assists in operating provincial water‑related infrastructure for flood and drought mitigation, and conducts ice jam mitigation programs and community flood protection works.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engineering planning for flood mitigation projects.
• Manage temporary flood mitigation contracts.
• Produce hydrologic forecasts and information to the public.
• Coordinate flood responses and assist in operations of water‑related infrastructure.
• Conduct ice jam mitigation programs, community flood protection works, and flood mitigation studies.
• Provide hydrological analysis and administer designated flood areas.

Qualifications – Essential

• Extensive project management experience, including managing flood mitigation contracts, budgets, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Extensive hydraulic design, modeling, water management studies, and expert advice on problem assessment, infrastructure options, and economic viability.
• Technical review experience with hydraulic and geotechnical principles.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic theories, riverbank stabilization design, slope stability, erosion protection, and flood routing schemes.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, decision‑making, verbal, and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM).
• Willingness and ability to travel within Manitoba.
• Ability to work outdoors in rough terrain during extreme weather conditions.

Application Instructions

Submit an Application Screening Form, cover letter, and resume. Indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line of your email. Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis.

Contact:

Talent Acquisition – Executive Recruitment
Human Resource Services
608‑330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0C4
Phone: 204‑945‑6892
Fax: 204‑945‑0601
Email: PSCExecutivejobs@gov.mb.ca

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Employment equity is a factor in selection and consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities.