Highway Field Assistant

Government of Manitoba; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Manitoba is seeking an EA1 Engineering Aid 1 for Regular full-time work with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. The role involves field duties across multiple Winnipeg-area communities, including Portage la Prairie, with responsibilities in surveying, checking and scaling under supervision.

The incumbent will perform elementary technical tasks, maintain records, and support road construction projects while adhering to standards and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in roadway construction, including but not limited to checking, scaling, surveying, and inspection.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform survey tasks, checks, scaling, and inspection under Lead Hand direction.
• Assist in documentation and reporting of field activities and findings.

Skills

Roadway construction

Surveying

Inspection

Communication

MS Office

Job description

EA1 Engineering Aid 1

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Highway Regional Ops. - Western, Transportation Operations

Birtle MB, Boissevain MB, Portage la Prairie MB, Brandon MB

Advertisement Number: 45751

Salary(s): EA1 $43,701.00 - $52,550.00 per year

Closing Date: October 26, 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 to fill similar regular or term positions within the Province and will remain in effect for 6 months.

Preference may be given to internal candidates.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) is currently looking to fill multiple Highway Engineering Assistant positions.

Duties:

The Highway Engineering Assistant (HEA) reports to the Highway Project Technologists and receives Lead Hand direction from the Highway Construction Technician (HCT). The FEA performs elementary technical work while adhering to department standards, specifications, policies, and procedures. The HEA will perform one or more of the following individual functions: Survey Assistant, Checker, Scale Person, and Flag person.

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

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.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience in roadway construction, including but not limited to checking, scaling, surveying, and inspection.
• Experience working with, or thorough knowledge of, Occupational Safety, Health and Risk Management policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external stakeholders, including the public and contractors.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Effective written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining records and documentation.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and procedures.
• Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, discretion, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong mathematical skills, with the ability to perform calculations accurately and efficiently.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook).

Desired:

• Knowledge of departmental construction specifications, procedures, and guidelines related to inspection and aggregate testing.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a valid full-stage Manitoba Class 5 driver's licence without restrictions.
• Must be able and willing to travel to worksites within the province by ground and air transportation, which may require overnight stays (possibly in a camp environment) and work extended hours.
• Must be able to work in an outdoor rough terrain environment in both winter and summer.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position (i.e. continuously standing, walking, sitting, lifting and carrying up to 25 kg).

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.