WATER CONTROL INSPECTOR

EA3 Engineering Aid 3
Regular/full-time
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Water Operations, Engineering and Technical Services
Dauphin MB
Advertisement Number: 44507
Salary(s): EA3 $55,200.00 - $67,242.00 per year
Closing Date: September 21, 2025
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 and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for future regular or term positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
All applications received within ten (10) calendar days of the posting date will be accepted and considered for further evaluation. If the position remains unfilled, applications may continue to be accepted and considered until the closing date. To ensure your application is considered, please apply within the initial ten (10) day posting period.
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure is running a competition to fill the Water Control Inspector (EA3) position in Dauphin. To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.
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Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence or similar from another jurisdiction
• Must be able to travel frequently to work sites within the province by ground and air transportation and be away from home for extended periods
• Must be able to work occasional extended hours, and in an outdoor rough terrain environment in both winter and summer weather conditions
• Must be capable of performing physical requirements of position, including standing for extended periods of time, lifting up to 25kg, and wearing protective equipment
• Must be willing to use a nuclear densometer

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Completion of a Civil Engineering Technology Diploma or completion of Department Level 2 training courses or combination of suitable experience and training related to water control construction
• Experience with construction, survey and inspection
• Knowledge of Occupational, Safety, Health & Risk Management policies and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and courteously with internal contacts and stakeholders
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and accurate reports
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations (i.e. trigonometry, algebra and geometry)
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment
• Experience using Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desired:

• Experience in drain, dam and dike planning, preliminary and detailed design, construction, inspection and maintenance
• Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and sound survey practices

Duties:
The Water Control Inspector reports to the Superintendent and receives direction from the Water Operations Technician. The WCI will perform engineering related functions while adhering to department standards, specifications, policies, procedures, and sound survey practices. Staff performs a combination of tasks including construction inspection/supervision, density, and concrete inspections, along with instrument operation, processing of raw data, stream flow metering, water elevation readings and snow survey.

Please refer the Job description for details