Job Description

Planning Technologist

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TE2 Technical Engineering Officer 2


Regular/full-time


Department of Transportation and Infrastructure


Highway Regional Operations -Western Region, Transportation Operations


Portage la Prairie MB, Brandon MB


Advertisement Number: 44114


Salary(s): TE2 $74,442.00 - $91,910.00 per year


Closing Date: June 8, 2025


The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).


Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.


An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.


Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.


Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) is currently looking to fill a Planning Technologist in the Western Region. The Government of Manitoba offers a complete and comprehensive benefit package which includes: paid vacation, extended health, health spending, dental/drug/vision, long term disability, supportive employment program, maternity/parental leave, defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).


Conditions of Employment:


Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must possess and maintain a valid full-stage Manitoba Class 5 driver's licence. Must be able to travel to work sites within the Region. Must be physically capable of performing all of the required job duties (lifting/carrying 0-25 kg, walking on rough terrain, sitting and standing for prolonged periods, climbing stairs and ladders, crouching, kneeling, bending, twisting, operating vehicles and wearing personal protective equipment). Must have the ability to work extended hours, weekends, and statutory holidays and be available to respond to emergencies.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Civil Technology graduate or completion of the Department's Level 3 training program. A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered. Extensive directly related experience in land development/land acquisition, functional planning, right-of-way or property management. Extensive directly related experience in programming for design and construction of road construction projects. Knowledge of relevant acts, relevant policies and procedures, human resource practices including occupational safety health and risk management. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and courteously with a variety of stakeholders. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare reports. Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to make sound well-thought out decisions. Demonstrated ability to teach, orient and guide staff and provide appropriate technical guidance.

Duties:


The Regional Planning Technologist performs advanced paraprofessional work in land development, land acquisition, capital programming, environmental issues, functional planning, right-of-way management, utilities, other related functions, and provides engineering support to regional operations staff.

Some of the key responsibilities for this position include:


Co-ordinates the preparation of the proposed highway capital and preservation program, including assembling background information for review and prioritization by the regional management team. Delivers the regions utility permit process in coordination with highway engineering staff. Prepares and submits environmental submissions to environmental services branch on proposed projects including supplying background information for license applications.

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Apply to:

Advertisement # 44114
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

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