Field Support Technologist

Alberta; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Alberta Public Service in Lethbridge seeks a Field Support Technologist to administer highway maintenance contracts, audit activities, and support asset management programs. You will ensure compliance with standards and safety while maintaining asset data and supporting program delivery.

The role requires a two-year technical diploma with multiple years of related experience and strong knowledge of road construction practices, PMA-M, Impromptu, TIMS, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical diploma and four years related experience or equivalent.
• Road design, highway construction/maintenance and contract administration knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Collect, maintain, and update asset inventory and condition data.
• Provide technical expertise in Highway Maintenance Contract administration.
• Conduct field inspections of highway maintenance activities for safety and compliance.
• Assist in contracts, service agreements, and consultant agreements.
• Contribute to development of maintenance policies and long-term plans.
• Support Highway Clean-up and Adopt a Highway programs.

Skills

Technical Diploma

Road Design

Contract Administration

PMA-M Software

Impromptu

TIMS

MS Office

Education

Two-year technical diploma

Tools

PMA-M Software

Impromptu

TIMS

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Job Information
Job Title: Field Support Technologist
Job Requisition ID: 88084
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Lethbridge
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 17, 2026
Classification: Technologies 5
Salary: $2,746.42 - $3,617.21 bi-weekly ($71,681 - $94,409/year)
The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding career opportunities.
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) serve as a North American leader in transportation systems, contributing to Alberta’s prosperity through safe, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure. Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) offers a rewarding environment with growth opportunities, work-life balance, and the chance to make an impact on Alberta’s transportation network. For more information, visit Transportation and Economic Corridors .

Role Responsibilities

The position provides technical expertise in administering Provincial Highway Maintenance Contracts to protect highway infrastructure and ensure public safety. Responsibilities include auditing contractor and consultant activities, technical deliverables, and operational performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements, departmental standards, and quality expectations; maintaining asset inventory data to support asset management and pavement preservation programs; providing Maintenance Contract Inspector coverage when required; and supporting the annual Highway Clean-up and Adopt-a-Highway programs.

The primary responsibilities of this role are (but not limited to):

• Collect, maintain, and update asset inventory and condition data using departmental mobile applications (i.e. RFC) to support asset management, budget forecasting, and compliance with departmental policies.
• Provide technical expertise in the administration of the Highway Maintenance Contract to support the maintenance of the provincial highway system and ensure the safety of the travelling public.
• Conduct regular field inspections to monitor highway maintenance activities, identify potential issues, and ensure the safety and convenience of the motoring public.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of contracts, service agreements, and consultant agreements supporting highway maintenance and operational activities.
• Contribute to the development of maintenance policies, procedures, and long-term plans, and participate on departmental committees, initiatives, and special assignments.
• Contribute to the delivery of the district’s annual Highway Clean-up program and Adopt a Highway Program.

Competencies 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.

• Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight.
• Build Collaborative Environment: Facilitates open communication and leverages team skill.
• Systems Thinking: Observes and understands larger impact of role.

Qualifications

Requirements: Two-year technical diploma in a related field such Construction, Civil Engineering, etc. plus, four years related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Related experience and knowledge required for this role are:

• Practical knowledge of road design, highway construction / maintenance and contract administration.
• Thorough knowledge of preliminary survey, construction layout, construction practices, plan/profiles, mosaics, as-built surveying, and project management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) to provide documents, spreadsheets, reports
• Advanced knowledge of PMA- M Software and Impromptu software.
• Sound knowledge if TIMS (Transportation Infrastructure Management System).

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education i.e.

• 4 years of related bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of related experience
• 1-year of related Certificate plus 5 years of related experience
• A minimum of 6 years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position
Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday

Location: Administration Building, Lethbridge.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

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• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.