About the position
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s mission is to contribute to New Brunswick’s economy and quality of life by providing and supporting sustainable infrastructure that allows for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and government services to the public. Not only is the department responsible for managing over 18,000 kilometers of provincial highways, it also manages the planning, design and construction of hospitals, schools and other government buildings.
Responsibilities
- Supervision of the division crew.
- Maintaining public relations with the community.
- Overseeing operation and maintenance of equipment.
- Providing effective summer and winter maintenance of highways in accordance with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s policies and guidelines.
Requirements
- Highway Supervisor II: Diploma from a recognized two (2) year civil engineering technology program in a related field; and a minimum of three (3) years of winter maintenance or winter and summer maintenance work experience which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience OR high school graduation or GED; and six (6) years of winter maintenance or winter and summer maintenance work experience which includes (1) year of supervisory experience.
- Highway Supervisor I: Diploma from a recognized two (2) year civil engineering technology program in a related field; and one (1) year of related work experience which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience OR high school graduation or GED; and four (4) years of winter maintenance work or winter and summer maintenance work experience which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Possession of a valid New Brunswick Class 5 driver’s license.
- Written and spoken competence in English is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Recent road construction and/or road maintenance experience.
Benefits
- Meaningful work and the opportunity to support New Brunswickers in times of need.
- Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
- Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
- Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
