Geotechnical Engineering Manager

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The Geotechnical Services Engineer at the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure delivers geotechnical engineering for capital projects and preservation programs across Manitoba. Responsibilities include inspections, drilling, instrumentation, design, tendering, drawings, planning studies, and contract administration.

Reporting to the Director of Water Infrastructure, the role requires PE eligibility with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, strong leadership, and project management

Qualifications

• Undergrad degree in Civil or Geological Engineering, and eligible for PE with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba.
• Master’s in Civil Geotechnical Engineering preferred but not required.
• Extensive geotechnical design experience with related disciplines in highway and water projects.
• Experience in construction engineering services and contract administration.
• Strong project management for large multi-disciplinary water infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and HR practices.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, decision-making and planning skills.
• Ability to propose innovations and research improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee geotechnical engineering services for capital projects and preservation programs.
• Conduct condition inspections and geotechnical drilling and instrumentation.
• Provide design, tender prep, drawings, planning studies and project management.
• Contract administration and construction inspection during rehabilitation/construction.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project management

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Education

Civil or Geological Engineering

Professional Engineer (EGM) eligible

Master’s in Civil Geotechnical (preferred)

Job description

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Water Infrastructure, Engineering and Technical Services

Advertisement Number: 45577

Salary(s): EG5 $111,436.00 - $145,820.00 per year

Closing Date: August 24, 2026

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, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

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

Duties:

Reporting to the Director of Water Infrastructure, the Geotechnical Services Engineer is an engineering specialist responsible for oversight and delivery of geotechnical engineering services for capital projects and preservation programs within multiple branches within Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure. Services delivered include condition inspection; geotechnical drilling; geotechnical instrumentation installation and monitoring; emergency flood response; preliminary and detailed geotechnical design; tender preparation; preparation of design and construction drawings; planning studies; project management; and contract administration and construction inspection.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Civil or Geological Engineering. Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM). Master’s Degree in Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering is preferred but not a requirement. Specialized technical training may be a consideration.
• Expertise and experience in geotechnical engineering design with a thorough working knowledge of other engineering disciplines (i.e. structural, water resources) as required in the delivery of highway and water infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience with shallow and deep foundation design, slope stability analysis, settlement and seepage analysis, index and advanced laboratory testing and data interpretation, erosion protection, site reconnaissance and geotechnical investigations and monitoring, and asset management.
• Experience with providing construction engineering services and contract administration during rehabilitation and/or construction of highway and water infrastructure.
• Experience in project management including planning, design, environmental mitigation and approvals, and maintenance of large scale, complex and multi-disciplined water infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience including human resource practices (i.e., staff recruitment, training and development, coaching, labour relations, mentoring, performance management, conflict resolution and decision-making based on the collective agreement).
• Excellent leadership, organizational, decision-making, strategic thinking, and planning skills.
• Ability to undertake independent research and develop proposals to introduce new industry innovations into Department operations and practices.
• Highly developed verbal, written, listening and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM).
• Must be able to travel to work sites within the province by ground, water and/or air transportation
• May require overnight stays away from home
• Must be able to occasionally work in an outdoor environment in both winter and summer in extreme weather conditions, including near water or ice
• While at outdoor work sites, exposure to construction equipment, roadway traffic, asphalt plant area, noise, dust, hand/power tools, moving equipment, slip-trip-fall, carrying/twisting, insects, and vegetation & sharp objects

Why Work for Manitoba Government?

The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan
• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees

Commitment to Health and Wellness

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days

Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions

Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service

Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

Professional Growth & Development

We want our employees to thrive and grow and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

Organizational Culture and Values

The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.

Impact on Manitoba’s Future

By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.