Highway Resource Manager
TE3 Technical Engineering Officer 3
Regular/full-time
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Highway Operations, Western and Northern Region, Transportation Operations
The Pas MB, Thompson MB, Brandon MB
Advertisement Number: 44394
Salary(s): TE3 $78,845.00 - $97,941.00 per year
Closing Date: August 4, 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.
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) is currently looking to fill two (2) Highway Resource Manager positions in the Western and Northern 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 extensively to work sites within the province by ground and/or air transportation.
- Must be able to work occasional extended hours or period of time as project demands (including overtime and weekends).
- Must be able to work in an outdoor rough terrain environment.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Civil Engineering Technology Diploma or completion of Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure's Department Level 3 training program. An acceptable combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
- Experience supervising, mentoring and coaching staff including training employees for career development and succession planning.
- Experience in human resource management including but not limited to recruitment, performance management, grievance handling, and progressive disciplinary process.
- Experience in the practices, methods and procedures involved in the construction of roadway projects.
- Experience presenting and facilitating training sessions for various groups (i.e. large, small, external, internal and executive).
- Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Safety, Health & Risk Management policies and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong negotiating and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage, prioritize, plan and organize staff.
Duties:
The Highway Resource Manager actively participates in the on-going development and implementation of the department’s provincial recruitment strategies and initiatives, internal training programs and is responsible for human resource management for all engineering staff. Coordinates regional engineering staff and resources to ensure the successful delivery of the regional Capital Infrastructure and Highway Preservation programs. The Highway Resource Manager also develops succession planning strategies for the region by ensuring engineering staff have individual career developmental plans and are trained and prepared to meet the future needs of the region and department.
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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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