Senior Project Engineer- Land Drainage/Flood Planning
- Manitoba
- 85.566-115.191 $ par an
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
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that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applicants
from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at
the City are encouraged to apply. Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized
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are encouraged to self-declare in the online application.
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Job Profile
Under the direction of the Land Drainage and Flood Protection Branch Head,
the Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the execution, completion and
implementation of capital projects including project definition, consultant
selection, project management, administration, coordination, startup and
turnover. Projects include engineering studies, designs, construction and
contract administration for upgrading and expansion to water supply,
treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, land
drainage and solid waste disposal system.
As the Senior Project Engineer, you will:
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1. Initiate projects and ensure execution and products conform to
Department and City-wide broad objectives and needs.
2. Ensure technical approach complies with appropriate standards and
conforms with project objectives.
3. Administer human resources.
4. Administer capital budgets and expenditures.
5. Administer project schedules.
6. Disseminate and receive project information.
7. Acquire goods and services from outside organizations.
8. Develop, initiate and administer risk management procedures.
9. Coordinate project execution, approvals and implementation.
10. Provides other services as required.
Your education and qualifications include:
1. Bachelor's Degree in Science (Civil, Mechanical, or Biosystems
Engineering).
2. Master's Degree in Environmental / Civil Engineering is preferred.
3. 7 years prior experience in a field directly related to the duties of the
position.
4. Experience in engineering planning, design and construction, project
management and contract administration.
5. Must have strong demonstrated problem solving and analytical
abilities.
6. Must have strong interpersonal skills, including leadership, and ability
to work in teams, facilitate teambuilding, conduct meetings and strong
negotiation skills.
7. Must be proficient at technical writing.
8. Must have demonstrated technical and non-technical oral
communication ability.
9. Must have basic computer skills, including keyboarding, word
processing and spreadsheets.
10. Must have knowledge of project management processes and
procedures, including project accounting and cost management,
scheduling, resource management, risk management, dispute
avoidance and dispute resolution.
11. Must be familiar with relevant municipal government policies and
procedures, including purchasing policies, and legal and contractual
requirements.
12. Must be familiar with municipal infrastructure and operations, including
water and wastewater treatment process operations, collection and
distribution and servicing.
13. Must have knowledge of construction materials, methods and
practices, including job site safety.
14. Must be able to deal effectively with the public.
*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must
have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada.
Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic
assessment report issued by a recognized at application.
Conditions of employment:
1. The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in
Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their
responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
2. A Police Record Check satisfactory to the employer will be required
from the successful candidate, at their expense.
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3. Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's License.
The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver's notice in
force document upon request.
4. Professional Engineer designation and eligible for registration with
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, (E.G.M.).
APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:
1. Current resume (Required).
2. Cover letter.
3. Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be
considered.
*Your application documents must clearly
indicate how you meet the qualifications of
the position.*
Online applications can be submitted at For
instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please
refer to our or contact
Position Reports To: Land Drainage and Flood Protection Branch
Head
1. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their
knowledge, abilities and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the
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