Job Description

Competition # : 37209

Department: Public Works

Location: Hebbville

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 11/18/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job.

The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia's 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges. Our District Highway Operations Division plays a critical role in managing snow and ice control services, road maintenance and repair services throughout the province.

About Our Opportunity

The District Bridge Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all bridges within the Western District. Duties include the co-ordinating of in-house repairs and preparation of tenders for repairs to be completed by contractors, including supervision of contractor activities.

Primary Accountabilities

This position is responsible to ensure the completion of Levels I, II and III inspections on all bridges and to recommend rehabilitation techniques from the results of the completed inspections. Duties may also include supervision of a Steel Bridge Crew and co-ordination of special District bridge crews who may complete steel bridge painting, as well as timber or concrete bridge repairs. The District Bridge Engineer will also assist in the development and operation of the Structures Information System.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Engineering plus six (6) years of related experience. Must be registered with Engineers Nova Scotia as Licensed to Practice. Candidates must have obtained, or be willing to complete, the Federal Highway Administration Qualification as a Bridge Inspector or equivalent within two (2) years of becoming the District Bridge Engineer.

A valid driver's license is required.

Must possess an understanding of the principles of the various strategies relating to bridge maintenance and rehabilitation, including the ability to interpret specifications and diagnose engineering problems relating to all facets of highway, bridge construction and maintenance. Must be able to supervise technical staff, manage multiple projects and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Must have thorough understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and general knowledge of Government policies and procedures relating to the Departmental Health, Safety and Environment Program. Computer skills for word processing (Word) and analytical applications (Excel) are required. Drafting (AutoCAD) is considered an asset.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

A majority of your time will be spent in an office environment, but site visits will be required during all seasons and various weather conditions on heavily-travelled roads or in rough, isolated areas of construction sites.

Additional Information

This position requires the successful candidate to work on-site.

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: PR 18

Salary Range: $3,121.84 - $3,671.37 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 Competitions@novascotia.ca.