Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Regular/Full-Time

Manitoba Consumer Protection and Government Services

Water Services, Capital Planning and Project Delivery

Brandon, Manitoba

Advertisement Number: 42818

Salary Range: $76,730.00 - $97,478.00 per year

Closing Date: May 20, 2024

 

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 Manitoba Water Services Board (MWSB), a crown corporation, has been providing technical and financial assistance in the development of safe, affordable, and sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure to rural Manitobans for over 60 years. MWSB programs and services are implemented by the Water Services Branch (Branch). 

 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Engineers and Geoscientists
  Manitoba (EGM).
• Must have ability to work outdoors in both winter and summer in extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to travel within the Province of Manitoba by ground and air, which may require overnight stays.
• Must be available to work overtime and on weekends as needed.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's license and able to provide a satisfactory Driver's abstract.

 

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering (e.g. Civil, Environmental, Biosystems Engineering).  Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba (EGM).
• Experience (scope-of-practice) in water and/or wastewater treatment technologies, drinking water infrastructure and preventative maintenance activities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting/problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience undertaking technical review with a sound understanding of water treatment principles and concepts.
• Strong project management experience.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts.
• Effective written communication skills including ability to prepare. technical and non-technical correspondence and reports.
• Knowledge of and experience with appropriate industry software tools and technology to successfully complete assignments/projects.

Desired:

• Experience supervising staff (including but not limited to coaching, performance management, assigning work duties, etc).
• Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health work practices.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, Provincial and Municipal Acts and Regulations.

 

Duties:
The Maintenance Engineer provides technical support, advice, supervision (direct and indirect), and investigates and resolves issues in association with the operations of MWSB operated water treatment and supply systems that provide safe drinking water to various water cooperatives and municipalities in rural Manitoba. The engineer provides input in design, operation, and policy development, provides project management support, and develops innovative alternatives across all program areas of the Branch and MWSB.

 

 

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Advertisement No. 42818

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608-330 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB.  R3C 0C4

Phone: 204-945-6892

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: [email protected]

 

 

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 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.