Engineering Assistant II - Roadways Capital Operations

City of Regina; Regina; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Regina is seeking a dedicated individual for a technical support role in the Roadways & Transportation department. The position involves quality control and data analysis related to construction projects. Candidates should have relevant education and experience, along with strong communication skills. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Educational support

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ operational/field/technical experience required.
• Knowledge of basic water, sewer, and waste infrastructure management.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sampling material and compiling statistical information for reports.
• Data entry in various databases and quality assurance analysis.
• Responding to public inquiries and following safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Data Handling

Statistics

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Two relevant post-secondary courses

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

Job ID: 2869

Openings: 2

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 21

Division: City Operations

Department: Roadways & Transportation

Branch: Roadways Capital Operations

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: One Casual full time position; one 2-year term position.

Hourly Salary: $27.12 - $30.20

Annual Salary: $56,131.00 - $62,506.00

Date Posted: May 13, 2025

Closing Date: May 28, 2025

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of color, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, persons of disabilities, and members of equity-seeking communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Summary

This position performs technical and business support related to construction and Quality Control/Quality Assurance within the Roadways & Transportation department. This position reports to the Supervisor, Testing Lab and Field Services.

Tentative start date: June 2, 2025

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sampling material from stockpiles, material manufacturing belts or trucks, and compile statistical and other information required for reports including running standard and custom computer records as required.
• Prepare informational reports and summaries.
• Data entry in various databases.
• Provide quality control/assurance and analysis of data and information from laboratory tests.
• Laboratory testing includes but not limited to asphalt testing (Marshall method), sieve analysis gradation and proctors.
• Tactfully and adequately respond to concerns and inquiries from the public and other personnel.
• Follow all rules and regulations as set out in the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety manual.
• Perform related duties as required.
  
  
  

Key Qualifications

*** To be considered for this position you must clearly identify your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and where you obtained them in your application/resume. ***

• The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the role are obtained through the successful completion of Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent; as well as two (2) relevant post-secondary courses (engineering, mathematical, computer, business, administrative) with a minimum of two (2) years’ operational/field/technical/engineering experience in a relevant industry. Note, Grade 12 courses in Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Chemistry, Computers, Accounting or Physics are equivalent to post-secondary.
• Grade Twelve (12) or General Education Development (GED) equivalency.
• Typically, two relevant post-secondary courses (engineering, mathematical, computer, business, administrative) (Grade XII courses in Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Chemistry, Computers, Accounting or Physics are equivalent to post-secondary).
• Minimum of two (2) years’ operational/field/technical/engineering experience in a relevant industry.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply basic analyses and statistics.
• Knowledge of basic water, sewer and waste infrastructure management, materials, operations, construction, maintenance and preservation.
• Skills to create tables and forms, create formulas, create queries and reports, modify and customize charts and tables, use pivot tables and cross tab queries, and import/export data from various sources and formats using software such as in the Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access).
• Knowledge of collecting, organizing and storing electronic data as well as City of Regina record retention/destruction policies.
• Ability to effectively communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Skilled in accurate and precise arithmetic and data handling.
• Tactfully and adequately respond to concerns and inquiries from others.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety manual as they apply to the position.
  
  
  

Working/Other Conditions

• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License and have a vehicle available for work usage (travel allowance is provided).
• Working in a gravel pit type environment that is often dusty, walking on uneven ground
• Working in a material testing lab environment
• Working around moving heavy equipment
• Working in an environment where PPE, such as but not limited to CSA steel toed boots, hardhat, safety glasses and hearing protection must be worn
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50lbs over 20 linear meters.
• Must be willing to perform work of a physical nature in all types of plants, field environments and inclement conditions.
• Candidates must participate in training and be willing to complete recognized certification programs and courses to perform the work and maintain status.
• Will be required to work from variable bases of operation.
• Must be willing to perform overtime, work shift and/or irregular hours.
• Testing Lab Only: Incumbents are required to submit a Criminal Record Check every five (5) years as per The Nuclear Safety and Control Act as a condition of employment.
  
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.
  
  
  

At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference, apply now!

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