Planning Support Technician
About the role
Planning Support Technician
EA4 Engineering Aid 4
Regular/full-time
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Highway Regional Operations - Eastern and Western Region, Transportation Operations
Brandon MB, Carman MB
Advertisement Number: 44279
Salary(s): EA4 $59,040.00 - $72,230.00 per year
Closing Date: November 6, 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.
Conditions of Employment:
-
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
-
Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Full Stage Driver’s Licence.
-
Must be able to occasionally work in the field which includes working around roadway traffic.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Completion of a Civil Technologist Diploma or Civil Technician Certificate or the MB Infrastructure Department Level 2 Survey Training Course, Design 3, Design Management. A suitable combination of education and experience and/or training may be considered.
- Experience in preliminary and roadway construction survey practices.
- Experience with drafting related software including but not limited to MicroStation, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Effective verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Desired:
- Experience in permit application process or utility review.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to generate records and reports.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software package (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Ability to display initiative and independently resolve recurring issues using standardized rules and procedures.
Duties:
The Planning Support Technician reports to the Regional Planning Technologist and operates in a highly technical environment that requires specialized expertise. This role provides regional support in several key areas, including environmental issues, utility reviews, agreements and relocations, access and structural permit process, maintenance of the regional plan filing system, right-of-way and property matters, and support for construction projects.
Apply to:
Advertisement # 44279
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
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
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.
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About Province of Manitoba
If you want to work in an organization where employee trust, integrity, respect, skill and dedication is valued, then a career with the Manitoba government may be right for you.
The Manitoba government offers rewarding careers to its employees who deliver hundreds of programs and services to the public. The government has a wide variety of departments, reflecting over 700 different types of jobs, located in communities across the province.
We are an employer that has a commitment to integrity, respect, diversity, inclusion and advancing reconciliation.
It is an exciting time to be a public servant in Manitoba. We are in a period of profound technological, environmental, and socioeconomic change that compels us to evaluate the nature of our work and the essence of our culture.
The province of Manitoba is home to almost 1.3 million people who have a well-deserved reputation for being among the friendliest in Canada.
Planning Support Technician
About the role
Planning Support Technician
EA4 Engineering Aid 4
Regular/full-time
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Highway Regional Operations - Eastern and Western Region, Transportation Operations
Brandon MB, Carman MB
Advertisement Number: 44279
Salary(s): EA4 $59,040.00 - $72,230.00 per year
Closing Date: November 6, 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.
Conditions of Employment:
-
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
-
Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Full Stage Driver’s Licence.
-
Must be able to occasionally work in the field which includes working around roadway traffic.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Completion of a Civil Technologist Diploma or Civil Technician Certificate or the MB Infrastructure Department Level 2 Survey Training Course, Design 3, Design Management. A suitable combination of education and experience and/or training may be considered.
- Experience in preliminary and roadway construction survey practices.
- Experience with drafting related software including but not limited to MicroStation, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Effective verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Desired:
- Experience in permit application process or utility review.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to generate records and reports.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software package (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Ability to display initiative and independently resolve recurring issues using standardized rules and procedures.
Duties:
The Planning Support Technician reports to the Regional Planning Technologist and operates in a highly technical environment that requires specialized expertise. This role provides regional support in several key areas, including environmental issues, utility reviews, agreements and relocations, access and structural permit process, maintenance of the regional plan filing system, right-of-way and property matters, and support for construction projects.
Apply to:
Advertisement # 44279
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
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
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.
_
About Province of Manitoba
If you want to work in an organization where employee trust, integrity, respect, skill and dedication is valued, then a career with the Manitoba government may be right for you.
The Manitoba government offers rewarding careers to its employees who deliver hundreds of programs and services to the public. The government has a wide variety of departments, reflecting over 700 different types of jobs, located in communities across the province.
We are an employer that has a commitment to integrity, respect, diversity, inclusion and advancing reconciliation.
It is an exciting time to be a public servant in Manitoba. We are in a period of profound technological, environmental, and socioeconomic change that compels us to evaluate the nature of our work and the essence of our culture.
The province of Manitoba is home to almost 1.3 million people who have a well-deserved reputation for being among the friendliest in Canada.