Engineer in Training(Government)- career opportunity in canada

Job title:EG1 Engineer 1

Job type:Regular/full-time

Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation

Highway Regional Operations, Engineering and Operations Division
Thompson MB, Portage la Prairie MB, Steinbach MB, Brandon MB

Advertisement Number:  27986

Salary(s):   EG1 $46,994.00 – $59,734.00 per year

Deadline:   October 28, 2013

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

Candidates are requested to indicate on their covering letter for which location they are applying.
We are looking for recent Engineering (Civil preferred) or equivalent graduates to start a challenging and rewarding career building the future of Manitoba.

We offer a structured comprehensive EIT Development Program where we provide you with training and experience to support your goal of becoming a Professional Engineer.  With your current experience as the foundation, your personal development plan will ensure that you get experience performing varied and challenging work related to roadway construction, drainage, project management and related engineering/design. We will support your professional and educational development with in-house and external training and provide guidance and mentorship through our large dynamic group of Professional Engineers.

We offer comprehensive management training and coaching to help you prepare for one of the many possible opportunities for advancement in the Department. We provide competitive compensation that includes paid overtime, paid time off, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, insurance, a flexible workplace and more.  The Engineering and Operations Division of the Department of Infrastructure and Transportation is responsible for billions of dollars in infrastructure assets including highways, bridges and large culverts, water control structures, winter roads, traffic control devices, highway equipment, marine vessels and remote airports.

Qualifications:

Essential Criteria:
- Experience in soil and/or field surveys.
- Experience in field inspections with lab/materials testing/inspection.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to be a team player.
- Decision making skills.
- Planning, organizing and follow-up skills.

Desired Criteria:
- Other Engineering related education and training that would benefit an Engineering occupation.
- Experience in design.

The successful candidate must hold an undergraduate degree in Engineering (preferred Civil) or equivalent qualifications recognized by APEGM and must possess a valid certificate of enrollment as a Member-in-Training from APEGM (or be eligible).

The successful candidate must possess a valid class 5.0 Driver’s licence and be able to work in an outdoor, rough terrain environment in winter/summer, with possible exposure to hazards as described in OSHRM Safe Work Practices. They must be able to travel frequently to work sites within the province by ground and air transportation and be willing to work occasional extended hours or periods of time as project demands.

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Duties:
The objective of this position is to develop the incumbent into a Project Engineer (EG2).  Following successful completion of Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation’s EIT Development Program and upon receiving your professional designation, you will be eligible for promotion to the Engineer 2 level.

Apply to:
Advertisement # 27986

Civil Service Commission

Human Resource Services

300-305 Broadway

Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7

Phone:  204-945-3688

Fax:  204-948-2193

Please quote the Advertisement Number and Position Title in the subject line of your email.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resumé if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

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

Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

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