Highway Design Technologist

Manitoba Government; The Pas; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitoba Government is seeking a Highway Design Technologist (TE1) to provide specialized engineering support in geometric design, capacity analysis, and route location. Based in The Pas, Thompson, and Dauphin regions, the role reports to the Technical Services Engineer and requires a civil technology diploma or Level 3 training with related highway experience.

Expect strong analytical and communication skills, ability to work independently or in a team, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Directly related highway planning/design experience.
• Excellent analytical, decision making, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while establishing priorities and competing deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of roadway geometric design principles and standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Desirable GIS experience with ArcGIS or ArcGIS Pro.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized technical engineering support in geometric design.
• Perform roadway and intersection capacity analysis.
• Assist with highway route location and planning studies.
• Contribute to public participation programs and design standards.
• Prepare technical reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Prioritization

Teamwork

Geometric design

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Level 3 training program or equivalent

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Highway Design Technologist

TE1 Technical Engineering Officer 1

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Highway Operations, Transportation Operations

The Pas MB, Thompson MB, Dauphin MB

Advertisement Number: 45594

Salary(s): TE1 $69,997.00 - $86,129.00 per year

Closing Date: September 27, 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.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) ) is seeking a highly motivated individuals to work with our Northern and Parkland Interlake Region.

Duties:
Reporting to the Technical ServicesEngineer the position is responsible for providing specialized technical engineering support in the areas of geometric design, roadway and intersection capacity analysis, highway route location, planning and functional design studies, public participation programs, geometric design standards and report preparation.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or the successful completion of the Department’s Level 3 training program or an equivalent amount of education and experience in a related area may be considered.
• Directly related experience in highway planning, highway design, traffic analysis, and construction (including highways, intersections and interchanges).
• Excellent analytical, decision making, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while establishing priorities and competing deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of roadway geometic design principals, for use in design and developing design standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Desired:

• Demonstrated experience using ArcGIS or ArcGIS Pro for GIS mapping, spatial analysis, data management, and related technical work.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must posses and maintain a valid Class 5I or 5F driver’s licence.
• Must be able to travel by air or ground with overnight stays.

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.

Financial Security

• Attractive salaries
• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan

Benefit 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.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 45594 Talent Acquisition Human Resource Services 600-259 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB,R3B 2A9 Phone: [phone] Fax:[phone] Email:[e-mail]

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

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