SV3 Surveyor 3

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Construction Support Services, Engineering and Technical Service

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 43263

Salary(s):   SV3 $85,294.00 – $110,379.00 per year

Closing Date:   December 31, 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, visible minorities 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.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Manitoba Land Surveyor. Within the department, the Construction Support Services branch is one of four branches in the Construction and Maintenance area that provides expert and experienced technical training, consulting, specialized purchasing and evaluation services that ensure consistent quality of fairness in the delivery of highway construction projects.

The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a 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 Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s license.
• Must be licensed as a Manitoba Land Surveyor, or be able to obtain the Manitoba Land Surveyor (MLS) license within 8 months of hire.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Surveying Engineering, or other suitable combination of education and experience and training, supplemented by extensive directly related experience may be considered.
• Experience of field operations with the ability to support legal surveys.
• Experience performing various human resource activities such as training and development, coaching, labour relations, mentoring, and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of Occupational, Safety, Health & Risk Management policies and procedures.
• Working experience of GPS legal land survey applications.

Desired:

• Experience submitting plans for registration in Manitoba’s property rights system.
• Knowledge of construction specifications, procedures and guidelines.
• Working experience of AUTOCAD.

Duties:
This position is responsible for the management and operation of a Section for the delivery of the Survey Services Program and Land Survey System Program in the northwest portion of the province.
The Manitoba Land Surveyor is a legislated professional surveyor who provides high-level technical and legal survey expertise within the bylaws of Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors (AMLS) for the province of Manitoba. This position reports to Manager of Survey Services for the organization and direction of long term surveying and mapping projects requiring extensive interaction and co-operation from Crown Lands, Manitoba Hydro, Transportation and Infrastructure, Parks and Protected Spaces, Mining Oil and Gas, Education, First Nations, Natural Resources Canada, and others.

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