Field Support Technologist

Job summary

The role involves administering provincial highway maintenance contracts and conducting field inspections to ensure infrastructure safety and compliance. It also includes maintaining asset inventory data and supporting departmental programs like Highway Clean-up.

Job details

Job InformationJob Title: Field Support Technologist Job Requisition ID: 88084Ministry: Transportation and Economic CorridorsLocation: LethbridgeFull or Part-Time: Full-TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary/Wage: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: November 17, 2026Classification: Technologies 5Salary: $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. The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.APS Competencies 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. Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.Notes Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time positionHours 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. Links and information on what we have to offer: Working for the Alberta Public Service. Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) . Alberta Public Service Benefit Information. Professional learning and development. Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool. Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

What you’ll do

The role involves administering provincial highway maintenance contracts and conducting field inspections to ensure infrastructure safety and compliance. It also includes maintaining asset inventory data and supporting departmental programs like Highway Clean-up.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a two-year technical diploma in a related field such as Construction or Civil Engineering. Additionally, four years of related experience in highway construction, maintenance, or contract administration is required.

Benefits

• Public Service Pension Plan
• Professional learning and development
• Work-life balance

Listed skills

• Asset Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Contract administration
• Highway maintenance
• Asset management
• Field inspections
• Project management
• Construction layout
• Surveying
• Budget forecasting
• Microsoft Office
• PMA-M Software
• Impromptu software
• TIMS
• Technical reporting
• Infrastructure compliance
• Operating Expense
• Project Management
• Communication
• Asset Management
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Microsoft Excel
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Microsoft Outlook
• Research
• Auditing
• Forecasting
• Construction
• Infrastructure Management
• Contract Management
• Civil Engineering
• Spreadsheets
• Operational Performance Management
• Mobile Application Development
• Creative Problem Solving
• Systems Thinking
• Highway Maintenance
• Highway Engineering
• Field Inspection
• Roadway Design
• Sustainable Infrastructure
• Green Infrastructure
• Highway Construction

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Transportation
• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Field Support Technician
• Unclassified Specialized Occupation

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