Traffic Engineering Community and Industry Liaison

PCO Planning Consultant

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Traffic Engineering, Engineering and Technical Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44577

Salary(s): PCO $86,906.00 - $118,888.00 per year

Closing Date: October 5, 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.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) is currently looking to fill a Traffic Engineering Community and Industry Liaison. The Government of Manitoba offers a complete and comprehensive benefit package which includes: paid vacation, extended health, health spending, dental/drug/vision, long term disability, supportive employment program, maternity/parental leave, defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

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 to travel to work sites by vehicle and/or air transportation with occasional overnight stays.

• Must be able to work occasional extended hours or periods of time as project demands.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Related post-secondary education/training in the areas of vehicle dynamic performance characteristics, vehicle safety, and highway operations. A suitable combination of road safety, transportation/trucking industry experience may be considered.
• Relevant work experience with highway safety, highway planning, design, construction, and maintenance principles.
• Experience with the business of vehicle weights and dimensions (including the dynamic performance of commercial vehicles).
• Related management experience with demonstrated strengths in leadership and supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of the commercial vehicle sector, its legislative and regulatory framework, and vehicle weight and dimension policies, standards, and regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial vehicle safety practices, specifications and policies as well as emerging national and international trends in the commercial surface transportation sector.
• Experience preparing and delivering effective presentations and conduct public/stakeholder engagement consultations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to use logical and creative thought processes.

Duties:

The Traffic Engineering Community and Industry Liaison serves as a technical resource to both Highway Engineering Services and Water Engineering and Operations Divisions, assessing and making recommendations regarding the relationship between technical standards and regulatory requirements/policy enforcement as they pertain to safe and efficient traffic movements by commercial motor carriers. The position is responsible for developing relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders within MTI, local governments, indigenous communities and the trucking/transportation industry. The duties include undertaking desktop research and environmental scanning on a range of matters relating to traffic engineering and the trucking industry, and identifying potential pressures, trends and issues from an operational perspective.

The Traffic Engineering Branch provides specialized traffic operations, engineering support, and data to guide the installation and operation of all traffic control devices and accessories. This work supports provincial priorities related to the safety and efficiency of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the highway network.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44577

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9

Phone: 204-945-7518

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: govjobs@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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