Survey Crew Chief – Open Until Filled

Departmental

Full-Time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Highway Regional Operations, Transportation Operations

The Pas MB, Thompson MB, Ashern MB, Birtle MB, Boissevain MB, Dauphin MB, Portage la Prairie MB, Steinbach MB, Brandon MB, Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42819

Salary(s): EA4 $56,202.00 - $68,744.00 per year Plus Remoteness Allowance, if applicable.

Closing Date: August 25, 2024

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.

This competition will be screened and interviewed periodically prior to the above-noted closing date (after a minimum of 10 calendar days), and locations may be removed once filled. This competition will remain posted until all locations are filled.

The Survey Crew Chief performs advanced surveying related functions and is responsible for independent decisions related to surveyoperations, ensuring Department standards, specification, policies, procedures and sound construction and survey practices are followed.The incumbent is also tasked with providing direction to staff.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence without restrictions.
• Must be able to perform the work mainly in the field in both winter and summer. Must be physically capable of performing the required duties of the position such as prolonged sitting, medium lifting(carrying up to 25 lbs), walking (on possible uneven surfaces) and wearing Personal Protective Equipment in both outdoor and indoor conditions.
• Must be able to travel within the province to worksites by ground, water or air transportation during day and night conditions.
• Must be able to work extended hours including weekday evenings and weekends with overnight stays (possibly in a camp, hotel or motel environment).
• Must be able to work in an outdoor rough terrain environment.

Essential:

• Civil Engineering Technology Diploma or completion of Department Level 3 training courses.
• Directly related experience in all aspects of survey (Preliminary, Construction, Bridge, Railway, Hydraulic Assessment, Culvert Replacement, and DTM).
• Knowledge of current surveying policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety and Risk Management policies and procedures.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Effective analytical and decision making skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Reporting to the Highway Resource Manager some of the key responsibilities of the Survey Crew Chief includes;

Establishes and verifies secondary and horizontal and vertical control.

Coordinates collection and ensures the accurate documentation of survey data.

Conducts searches of relevant survey information (plans, profiles, benchmarks, etc.).

Daily/Weekly consultation on project status and operations.

Trains and mentors survey staff.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 42819

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

WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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