Infrastructure Technologist

Role Responsibilities

This position reports to the Infrastructure Manager and is responsible for assisting with the delivery of program development, development permit reviews, project scoping, planning assignments and grant administration.

The key responsibilities of this position are (but not limited to):

• Programming of Highway Upgrades: Support Infrastructure Engineers in identifying improvements to the highway network to ensure the safe movement of people and goods; review geometric assessments, safety assessments, and planning studies to identify new projects or include improvements in the scope of existing projects; develop project cost estimates and submit new projects for programming.
• Technical Review of Development Applications: Supporting Development and Planning Technologists by providing accurate and timely responses to various development applications, including technical drawing and document reviews.
• Project Scoping: Support Infrastructure Engineers in development of project scoping documents including, but not limited to, review of geometric assessments, safety assessments, coordination with other sections, review of options and development of scoping document.
• Planning: Support Infrastructure Engineers in the development and administration of planning projects including development of Terms of Reference, technical review, collaboration with other sections, review proposals and participate in consultant selection, and provide support during administration of the assignments.
• Review of Grant Applications: Co-ordinates the administration of various grant programs consistent with provincial guidelines and policies.

The primary responsibility for the successful candidate will be project scoping.

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.

The competencies required to succeed in this role are:

• Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Build Collaborative Environment: Works in an open honest manner with colleagues.
• Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Two-year technical diploma in a related field (e.g. Civil Engineering Technology diploma) plus six years related experience; or equivalent as described below. Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to understand and explain contents of technical reports to lay people.
• Negotiation, public consultation, time management and strategic management skills.

Related experience includes:

• Sound engineering background in transportation safety, construction and planning.
• Expertise in transportation safety is required in order to identify and evaluate potential improvements at problem locations on the highway network throughout the Region.
• Technical expertise in pavement management and life cycle cost analysis is required in order to evaluate alternative highway alignments and construction methods.
• Understanding of value engineering concepts and applications.
• Understanding of Department design manual, road classification system, pavement design guide, contract administration manual, consultant evaluation and selection criteria.
• Problem solving and mediation skills.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Term of Employment: Temporary until March 27, 2028, Full-time position

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday

Location: Red Deer Provincial Building  

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening

A Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a clear Driver’s abstract will be required as part of pre employment checks.

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.

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