Water Operations Technician

Government of Manitoba; Morris; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government in Manitoba is seeking a Water Operations Technician to ensure effective management of water-related infrastructure. This role includes project coordination, performing technical functions, and overseeing staff on-site. Candidates must hold a Civil Engineering Technology Diploma, possess strong communication skills, and be legally entitled to work in Canada. The position offers a salary range of $59,040 to $72,230 per year and requires outdoor work in various conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience with survey practices, procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of construction specifications and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects and oversee department staff.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and procedures.
• Produce preliminary construction drawings from survey data.

Skills

Survey practices

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Technical report writing

Education

Civil Engineering Technology Diploma

Job description

Water Operations Technician (EA4)

EA4 Engineering Aid 4

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Water Operations, Engineering and Technical Service

Morris MB, Interlake Region MB

Advertisement Number: 44505

Salary(s): EA4 $59,040.00 - $72,230.00 per year

Closing Date: March 1, 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 and persons with disabilities.

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

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Introduction

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure is running a competition to fill the Water Operations Technician (EA4) position in Morris.

The Water Operations branch ensures safe and effective provincial water related infrastructure through the delivery of inspection, planning, design, maintenance, rehabilitation and construction activities. The Branch is responsible for the overall management of infrastructure inventory that includes: drains, dams, flood protection dikes, diversions, bridges, culverts and pumping stations.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form.

Duties

The Water Operations Technician (WOT) reports to the Superintendent and has responsibility for department staff on a project site. The WOT position consists of the following: project coordinator, senior waterway inspector, survey crew chief, hydrometric survey technician, design, and graphics technician.

The Water Operations Technician (WOT) performs assigned moderate technical engineering related functions and is responsible for independent decisions related to hour-to-hour operations, insuring department standards, specifications, policies, procedures and sound construction and survey practices are followed, when employed in field operations. When working as a design and graphics technician, the WOT produces preliminary construction drawings from raw survey data.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering Technology Diploma or completion of the Department Level 3 training courses. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Experience with survey practices, procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of construction specifications, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of Occupational, Safety, Health & Risk Management policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage multiple priorities in order to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to plan and organize staff over short periods of time.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a valid full class 5 driver’s licence.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, including continuously standing, walking, sitting, and lifting and carrying up to 25 kg.
• Must be able to work for extended hours and periods of time.
• Must be able to travel frequently to work sites within the province by ground, air or water transportation and be away overnight for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in an outdoor rough terrain environment in both winter and summer in extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to work in a field office environment (vehicle and project sites).

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