Regional Program Manager, Bridges

at  Government of Yukon

Job Summary and Requirements
Join Our Team at the Department of Highways and Public Works!
Are you ready to make a positive impact on Yukon communities? The Department of Highways and Public Works provides the necessary structure that makes life in Yukon possible. Together, we are committed to uphold the values of safety, innovation, teamwork, and leadership in our everyday work.
We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our Transportation team as a Regional Program Manager with a focus on bridge projects. Regional Program Managers are responsible for managing the planning, asset management, design and construction of transportation infrastructure projects carried out by the Transportation Engineering Branch.
Yukon Government manages 136 bridges across the territory. Annually, the unit oversees full bridge replacements, bridge rehabilitations, an in-house bridge inspection program, and the overweight program. As part of the bridge unit you would be working both in the office and in the field to oversee the delivery of projects and also would be supervising project engineers and engineers in training.
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Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
University degree in Engineering with a focus on civil/structural or related discipline;
Qualified Engineer as defined by Engineers Yukon (preferably in the discipline of Civil Engineering) and must be registered with Engineers Yukon or licensed as a Professional Engineer in good standing in another Canadian engineering association with ability to obtain a license with Engineers Yukon;
Experience with highway bridge design and construction, including foundations and structures;
Experience in project management including planning, managing contracts, budgets and supervising technical, professional staff and consultants;
Experience with highway bridge inspection, load analysis and development of solutions would be an asset;
Experience with Northern Canadian transportation would be an asset.
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:
Highly motivated professional with excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills;
Ability to collaborate within a team environment as well as work independently;
Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
Excellent research, analytical and problem solving skills;
Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate projects;
Ability to establish strong and effective working relationships with senior management, and other stakeholders;
Ability to plan, organize and lead the design and construction of bridges and other structures related to transportation infrastructure projects;
Ability to plan, organize and lead medium to long term capital development plans.
Demonstrated leadership competencies.
Conditions of Employment
This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment:
Valid Yukon Class 5 Driver’s Licence; currently registered as a Professional Engineer and eligible for registration with the Association of Engineers Yukon.
Job Requirements
This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following job requirements:
Travel through the Yukon depending upon where projects are located.
Additional information
For more information about this position, please contact: Muhammad Idrees, Manager Bridge Unit, Transportation Engineering Branch at Muhammad.idrees@yukon.ca.
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