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Job InformationJob Title: Bridge Engineer Job Requisition ID: 46574Ministry: Transportation and Economic CorridorsLocation: LethbridgeFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: RegularScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: Open Until Suitable Candidate FoundClassification: Opted Outamp; Excluded Engineeringamp; Related Level 2About UsThe Government of Alberta (GoA) is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.With Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization and strive to provide our staff with a work-life balance. The department promotes a vital and diverse economy by:Managing transportation safety Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructureFor information about Transportation and Economic Corridors, visit https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors.aspxRoleAlberta Transportation and Economic Corridors has exciting opportunities for professional engineers to join the Southern Regional team. The Construction and Maintenance Division is looking for detailed oriented, highly motivated and independent individuals to perform various engineering reviews, analysis, planning, design and construction functions within their team. The positions will be working with a group that is committed to growing and developing the skills of all its members while delivering construction and maintenance infrastructure projects in a fast-paced environment.Reporting to the Bridge Manager, the Bridge Engineer coordinates and administers the design and construction of the Region’s bridge and water management projects, construction and rehabilitation program consistent with national codes and department guidelines, standards, policies, acts and technical functional requirements. The Bridge Engineer provides the leadership to ensure the safe, efficient, timely and fiscally responsible delivery of the projects by consultants and contractors. The main responsibilities for the Bridge Engineer are (but not limited to):Providing a full range of engineering services for the delivery of the Region’s bridge and water management projects constructions and rehabilitation program Ensuring bridge, culvert and other water infrastructure projects are in accordance with department standards and specifications Ensuring that engineering services provided by consultants are in accordance with department guidelines, standards and policies Ensuring department’s technical guidelines, standards, specifications and policies are followed as well as feedback being given to the Technical Standards Branch when problems arise Ensuring regional bridge projects are coordinated, administered and delivered effectively on schedule and on budgetQualificationsRequired:University Graduation in Civil Engineering with a focus on Construction plus 5 years or progressively responsible experience in Bridge and or Water Management Engineering including planning, design or construction and project managementEligible for membership with APEGA considered a strong assetEquivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education. Desired: Knowledge of department guidelines, standards and specifications as well as policies related to bridge/water management. Strong knowledge and understanding of construction contract documents. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Good organizational and time management skills. Must be able to multi-task, set priorities and plan as well as co-ordinate resources to meet timelines Effective written and verbal communication skills.APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.The successful candidate will demonstrate the following APS competencies: Drive for results: Works to exceed goals and partners with others to achieve objectivesSystems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goalsBuild Collaborative Environments: Facilitates open communication and leverages team members skillsCreative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issuesSalary$3,044.75 to $4,215.69 bi-weekly ($79,467 - $110,029/year).NotesHours of Work:7.25 hours / 36.25 hours a week.Location:This position is located at the Lethbridge, Alberta.There is currently one full-time permanent position available for this role.This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.Instructions for your Resume:For Employment Experience:Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time)Ex: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8 hour shifts/week)For any Post-Secondary Education:Please specify your major and length of programPlease specify the year you graduatedEx: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)What the GoA has to offer: Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca Leadership and mentorship programs Professional learning and development Positive workplace culture and work-life balance Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.caHow To ApplyClick on the “Apply” button.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspxApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.Resources for Applicants:https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/It is recommended that applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) at https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator. Please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information at https://canalliance.org/en/.Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates #39; qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the job description, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michele Murphy at Michele.Murphy@gov.ab.ca.If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.