Field Support Technologist (Taber)

Field Support Technologist (Taber)

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Posting Date: Jul 31, 2026

Location: Taber, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information

Job Title: Field Support Technologist
Job Requisition ID: 82098
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Taber
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent 
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is selected
Classification: Technologies 5 
Salary: $2,888.43 to $3,583.58 bi-weekly ($75,388 - $93,531/year)
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) serve as a North American leader in transportation systems, contributing to Alberta’s prosperity through safe, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure. TEC offers a rewarding environment with growth opportunities, work-life balance, and the chance to make an impact on Alberta’s transportation network.
For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors.

Role Responsibilities

Are you ready to shape the safety and sustainability of Alberta’s highways? Join our team as a Field Support Technologist (FST) and apply your technical and problem-solving skills to help ensure the safety, reliability, and long-term preservation of vital transportation infrastructure. In this impactful role, you’ll help maintain safe travel conditions for thousands of road users every day—from commuters to commercial carriers.
As a Field Support Technologist, you’ll serve as a crucial link between the technical systems, maintenance contractors, and field inspections that sustain Alberta’s provincial highway network. You’ll oversee the integrity of the Highway Maintenance Contract, contribute to data collection and infrastructure planning, and champion public safety in both routine and emergency conditions. Your attention to detail, collaborative mindset, and ability to adapt in the field will ensure the highway system continues to serve Albertans efficiently and safely—today and into the future.
Your key responsibilities include:

• Collecting and managing asset data:
  
  • Gathering accurate field data using GPS and software systems (e.g., TIMS, AIA, Ver-Mac Jamlogic) to support inventory tracking, planning, and budget forecasting.
  • Safely deploying message boards and sensors to collect traffic and speed data, while maintaining safety for field teams and the public.
• Auditing and overseeing contract delivery:
  
  • Monitoring and auditing work performed by contractors and consultants to ensure compliance with technical standards, safety requirements, and contract terms.
  • Preparing inspections, technical reports, and documentation to support contract administration and quality assurance.
• Inspecting and supporting safe highway operations:
  
  • Conducting regular road and bridge inspections to identify hazards, monitor maintenance activities, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Reviewing work zone traffic accommodations and addressing public concerns related to safety and service quality.
• Supporting planning, innovation, and public programs:
  
  • Assisting with project estimates, service agreements, and maintenance strategies to inform long-term planning and policy development.
  • Leading delivery of community-facing programs such as the annual Highway Clean-up and Adopt-a-Highway initiatives, including coordination, communication, and reporting.

This position requires regular travel throughout Alberta—typically between 25-50% of the work schedule. It offers a varied work environment that includes both field and office-based activities, ideal for individuals who enjoy a flexible and hands-on approach to their work.
Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Build Collaborative Environments: You foster teamwork with contractors, consultants, and colleagues, creating shared ownership of highway safety and maintenance plans through open communication and mutual accountability.
• Drive for Results: You are focused on achieving long-term infrastructure performance and public safety outcomes by aligning day-to-day efforts with key performance measures and strategic goals.
• Agility: In dynamic or high-pressure situations, you remain composed and responsive - drawing on experience, sound judgment, and strong stakeholder relationships to resolve time-sensitive safety concerns.
• Creative Problem Solving: You approach complex highway maintenance issues with curiosity and creativity, seeking clarity from stakeholders and proposing innovative, practical solutions that prioritize public safety and long-term value. 

Qualifications

Required: A related two-year diploma (e.g., Civil Engineering Technology PLUS four (4) years of related experience in highway maintenance or equivalent as described.

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.

For Example:

• Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 5 years of experience.
• Related 4-year degree PLUS a minimum 2 years of experience.
• Related minimum 6 years of experience.

The successful candidate MUST also have:

• Extensive experience in project planning, work scheduling, and managing work within budget and contract guidelines.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent, and ability to provide clear driver abstract.
  

Assets:

• Experience in contract administration and managing service provider compliance.
• Registered or eligible for Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) membership with the Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals (ASET).
  

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent Full-time position.
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week.
Location: Taber.
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.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tomasz Gruszka at tomasz.gruszka@gov.ab.ca.

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