New Job Project Engineer (Engineer 1-3) (Windsor) In Nova Scotia

Project Engineer (Engineer 1-3) (Windsor)
Project Engineer (Engineer 1-3) (Windsor)

Project Engineer (Engineer 1-3) (Windsor)

Company : Province of Nova Scotia
Salary : $4,149–$6,696 a month
Location : Nova Scotia

Full Description


Department: Public Works

Location: WINDSOR

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 02-Oct-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Public works supports Nova Scotia's 23,000km of highways and roads and 4,100 bridges. See your projects come to life and make exciting impacts on the provincial road network of Nova Scotia. Our Highway Programs Division is growing, and we have an opportunity available for a project engineer to join our team today who is responsible for managing all Pipeline and Highway construction."

About Our Opportunity

Under the general supervision of the construction manager, project engineer manages all aspects of construction work for bridges and highways - including reconstruction and rehabilitation. About half of your work is outdoors with considerable travel in both winter and summer during various weather conditions, ensuring that contractors perform all aspects of the work to meet the Department of Public Works' plans and specifications.

Primary Accountabilities

You conduct and oversee pre-engineering and survey work, produce timely quantity and cost estimates, and perform efficient and effective contract administration. You are responsible for Occupational Health and Safety as well as environmental concerns related to your projects. Using your experience, you will recommend construction projects based on field conditions and contribute to their development while ensuring a safe and engaged work force.

Qualifications and Experience

You have a bachelor's degree in engineering and are registered with Engineers Canada as an engineer-in-training or licensed to practice. *

You have technical experience related to Bridge and Highway Maintenance and Rehabilitation Strategies. Proficiency in a computerized environment is necessary, including Microsoft Windows and familiarity with software used in an information and survey environment. A working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act is essential.

A working knowledge of the Public Highways Act, along with Departmental policy and procedures, will be considered an asset. Experience managing budgets, and an understanding of project management as it relates to Highway and Bridge Construction are also considered assets.

As the ideal candidate, you are an effective team member with strong operations and planning skills. You have proven professional telecommunications skills, both oral and written, for collaborating with staff, ISPs, contractors and partners in this fast-paced environment. You maintain a professional and courteous demeanor and hold a high standard of service to client and client.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests; oral presentation; interview(s), interviews and reference checks.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and the union agreement, Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as health care, dental insurance, pension, general illness (short and long term), vacation and employee assistance programs.

Working Conditions

The Great outdoors will be your work place. You'll spend some time in an office environment, but most of the rest is spent outside during all seasons and various weather conditions on heavily-traveled roads or rough, isolated areas of construction.

Additional Information

An engineer must be "licensed to practice" as determined by Engineers of Nova Scotia (ENS) before being classified as an engineer 3.

What We Offer

  • Career Development, where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
  • An engaged workplace where we promote respect and recognition.
  • Forward-thinking policies and strategies.
  • Countless Career Paths.

Pay Grade: PR 08 - PR 15

Salary Range: $2,074.62 - $3,348.16 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that represents, at all job levels, the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employee Empowerment Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQI+ persons and other Racially and politically visible people, with disabilities or positions where they are under-represented.

This is a bargaining unit position originally restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply systematically and correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be considered as a first-time application, and only if external applications are pursued. '

External applicants and current casual employees will be considered only if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. Please note: Candidates won't get interviews if applications are incomplete or miss information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.