Water Operations Technician

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 drive 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.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure is running a competition to fill the Water Operations Technician (EA4) position in Morris. The Water Operations branch ensures safe and effective provincial water-related infrastructure through the delivery of inspection, planning, design, maintenance, rehabilitation and construction activities. The Branch is responsible for the overall management of infrastructure inventory that includes drains, dams, flood protection dikes, diversions, bridges, culverts and pumping stations.

Duties:

• The Water Operations Technician (WOT) reports to the Superintendent and has responsibility for department staff on a project site.
• The WOT position consists of the following: project coordinator, senior waterway inspector, survey crew chief, hydrometric survey technician, design, and graphics technician.
• The WOT performs assigned moderate technical engineering related functions and is responsible for independent decisions related to hour-to-hour operations, ensuring department standards, specifications, policies, procedures and sound construction and survey practices are followed when employed in field operations.
• When working as a design and graphics technician, the WOT produces preliminary construction drawings from raw survey data.

Why Work for Manitoba Government?

The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

Financial Security

• Attractive salaries
• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan
• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees

Commitment to Health and Wellness

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

Professional Growth & Development

We want our employees to thrive and grow and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as in-house training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

Organizational Culture and Values

The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity.

Impact on Manitoba’s Future

By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.

Qualifications:

• Civil Engineering Technology Diploma or completion of the Department Level 3 training courses. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Experience with survey practices, procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of construction specifications, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of Occupational, Safety, Health & Risk Management policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage multiple priorities in order to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to plan and organize staff over short periods of time.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a valid full class 5 driver’s licence.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, including continuously standing, walking, sitting, and lifting and carrying up to 25 kg.
• Must be able to work for extended hours and periods of time.
• Must be able to travel frequently to work sites within the province by ground, air or water transportation and be away overnight for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in an outdoor rough terrain environment in both winter and summer in extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to work in a field office environment (vehicle and project sites).

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.