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The Provincial Field Services unit is the delivery component of the Ministry’s highway construction and rehabilitation programs and is responsible for direct field administration of grading, surface paving and sealcoating works throughout the province, covering contracted and day labour projects (planned and emergency response). Provincial Field Services work encompasses all aspects of those administration services as well as the technical aspects of these construction disciplines.
To provide direct technical specialists services in the field of construction survey and geomatics, including associated technical and administrative tasks, to meet the highway construction requirements & Ministry Specifications/Standards; including training/mentoring Provincial Field Services construction surveyors as & when required. This job profile is designated as a safety sensitive position.

Job Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Survey or Geomatics or Civil Engineering/Technology and a minimum of 5 years of experience in highway transportation surveying and drawing preparation OR Secondary School graduation with a minimum 10 years of directly related experience in highway construction survey.
• Operation of precision GNSS and terrestrial survey equipment and related software, especially Survey Trimble Access, Trimble Business Centre and Trimble products used in highway construction.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of Civil 3D with respect to Highway construction ground modelling, drafting, and drawing compilation.
• Valid B.C. driver’s license.
  

Provisos /Willingness statement(s):

• Willing to undertake, pass and maintain Drone Pilot Certificate (Basic & Advanced) issued by Transport Canada.
• Conduct field work which may include travel by vehicle and/or outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to travel in the performance of field duties through-out the province to train /mentor Field Services construction surveyors and trouble shoot survey related issues on projects.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jacquie.Denis@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Amendment: May 8, 2023: Job requirements updated.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure office. Coquitlam, Langley, Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George, Dawson Creek or Fort St. John.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list above.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.