Infrastructure Technologist

Job Information
Job Title: Infrastructure Technologist
Job Requisition ID: 89235
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Red Deer
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary until March 27, 2028
Scope: Open competition
Closing Date: December 1, 2026
Classification: Technologies 6
Salary: $2,944.12 - $3,865.92 bi-weekly ($76,841-$100,900/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding career opportunities.
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 Transportation and Economic Corridors.

Role Responsibilities

This position reports to the Infrastructure Manager and is responsible for assisting with the delivery of program development, development permit reviews, project scoping, planning assignments and grant administration.

The key responsibilities of this position are (but not limited to):

• Programming of Highway Upgrades: Support Infrastructure Engineers in identifying improvements to the highway network to ensure the safe movement of people and goods; review geometric assessments, safety assessments, and planning studies to identify new projects or include improvements in the scope of existing projects; develop project cost estimates and submit new projects for programming.
• Technical Review of Development Applications: Supporting Development and Planning Technologists by providing accurate and timely responses to various development applications, including technical drawing and document reviews.
• Project Scoping: Support Infrastructure Engineers in development of project scoping documents including, but not limited to, review of geometric assessments, safety assessments, coordination with other sections, review of options and development of scoping document.
• Planning: Support Infrastructure Engineers in the development and administration of planning projects including development of Terms of Reference, technical review, collaboration with other sections, review proposals and participate in consultant selection, and provide support during administration of the assignments.
• Review of Grant Applications: Co-ordinates the administration of various grant programs consistent with provincial guidelines and policies.

The primary responsibility for the successful candidate will be project scoping.

The Job Description is provided for further details on 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.

The competencies required to succeed in this role are:

• Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Build Collaborative Environment: Works in an open honest manner with colleagues.
• Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Two-year technical diploma in a related field (e.g. Civil Engineering Technology diploma) plus six years related experience; or equivalent as described below. Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to understand and explain contents of technical reports to lay people.
• Negotiation, public consultation, time management and strategic management skills.

Related experience includes:

• Sound engineering background in transportation safety, construction and planning.
• Expertise in transportation safety is required in order to identify and evaluate potential improvements at problem locations on the highway network throughout the Region.
• Technical expertise in pavement management and life cycle cost analysis is required in order to evaluate alternative highway alignments and construction methods.
• Understanding of value engineering concepts and applications.
• Understanding of Department design manual, road classification system, pavement design guide, contract administration manual, consultant evaluation and selection criteria.
• Problem solving and mediation skills.

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.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Term of Employment: Temporary until March 27, 2028, Full-time position

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday

Location: Red Deer Provincial Building   

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening

A Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a clear Driver’s abstract will be required as part of pre employment checks.

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.

Use for open competitions only - Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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 online. Please see Job Application Resources 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) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. 

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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Gloria Ducharme at Gloria.Ducharme@gov.ab.ca.