Services and Specifications Engineer

EG3 Engineer 3

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Tendering and Contracts, Infrastructure Capital Projects

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44493

Salary(s): EG3 $85,544.00 - $111,909.00 per year

Closing Date: September 7, 2025

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.

The Tendering and Contracts Branch of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Services and Specifications Engineer.

To be considered for this competition, you must submit an application screening form. Complete the application screening form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy. The selection board will rely on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. In addition to the application screening form, please submit a cover letter and your resume.

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Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil Engineering preferred) with appropriate scope-of-practice in linear infrastructure such as highways, water related infrastructure, and/or bridges

• Must be registered (or be eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s license

• Must be willing and able to travel within Manitoba as required

• Must be able to work in an outdoor, rough terrain environment in both winter and summer in extreme weather conditions

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Extensive experience in heavy civil construction principles and a thorough knowledge of specialized technical functions
• Experience in conducting research, analysis, jurisdictional scans, and evaluation to solve problems and develop options and recommendations
• Project management experience leading the design, development, implementation and evaluation of multiple projects and initiatives
• Ability to lead a diverse workgroup in an environment of change
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to foster collaborative working relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to review and provide recommendation on tendering, contract administration and similar types of documents
• Strong verbal communication skills

Duties:

Tendering and Contracts Branch specializes in tendering, procurement and contract services of large construction, maintenance and materials contracts, as well as consulting and professional services. The Branch establishes standard tendering and construction specifications and policies, directs contract negotiations and provides contract claim services to ensure the integrity, effectiveness, consistency and timely delivery of the capital, preservation and maintenance programs for infrastructure.

The Services and Specifications Engineer is the technical expert that provides engineering support to the Services and Contracts Engineer with respect to tender and contract services, standardized tendering and construction specifications, and processing construction sub-contractor claims to ensure integrity, effectiveness and timely delivery of Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructures capital, preservation and maintenance programs.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44493

Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment

Human Resource Services

608-330 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4

Phone: 204-945-6892

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: PSCExecutivejobs@gov.mb.ca

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

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