Professional Engineer Designate - EIT
- Manitoba
- $64,270-74,614 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a
comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees.
These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision
care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally,
we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure
that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in
their careers.Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we
offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at We take pride in fostering safe, and
healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full
potential.Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work,
or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and
approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely
are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return
to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend
meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce
that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications
are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be
underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized
Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers
are encouraged to self- declare.For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection.
Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized
Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers.In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and
promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies.
Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-
identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring
process.Preference to internal applicants may be applied.Job ProfileThe Professional Engineer Designate - Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) will
undertake a variety of engineering assignments for their respective Branch
Head which may include: administering data collection programs; data
analysis; preparing reports and presentations; field inspections and
investigations; data modeling; design and developing capital and operational
cost estimates; GIS/data querying and responding to customer concerns
and/or requests for information. The E.I.T. will develop a broad
understanding of the application of engineering skills and receive mentoring
from a professional engineer. The duties and skills learned are intended to
provide the E.I.T. with the work experience required for eligibility to register
as a professional engineer.
As the Professional Engineer Designate - Engineer in Training, you
will:
Under the supervision of a Professional Engineer:
1. Assist in planning related to the City's water and wastewater
infrastructure to ensure the level of service being provided is at
acceptable and expected standards.
2. Undertake engineering design, project management and/or contract
administration for capital and operational projects, including the
preparation of bid documents and capital and operational cost
estimates.
3. Perform a variety of engineering analyses, which may include
calculations, hydraulic modeling, capacity assessments, and
infrastructure condition assessments.
4. Provide recommendations with respect to design alternatives, capital
costs, operational costs, operational risk, and customer impacts
ensuring the proposed design minimizes impacts to the environment.
5. Assist in the design review of proposed modifications to existing
infrastructure and new development proposals to ensure designs
comply with City servicing criteria and minimize customer,
operational and environmental impacts.
6. Review design documents, as-built drawings, field survey data,
property data and utility data for conflicts with proposed works.
7. Administer field data collection and monitoring programs to assess
and optimize system performance.
8. Review and become familiar with all relevant licensing requirements
under which facilities operate.
9. Provide customer service, respond to customer inquiries and maintain
positive working relationships with internal and external contacts.
10. Provide written reports and presentations to document engineering
analyses, recommendations and system performance.
11. Perform other related duties consistent with the position as assigned.
Your education and qualifications include:
1. Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
2. Must be eligible to be registered as an Engineer in Training with the
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (E.G.M.) within 3 months.
3. Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to be flexible and
active in developing innovative methodologies.
4. Organizational and project planning skills to plan, organize, prioritize
and coordinate work and resources with a high degree of
independence.
5. Ability to prepare engineering reports and make recommendations.
6. Knowledge of the techniques and technologies relating to the
operation of the sewage collection system and land drainage
including the flood protection system.
7. Basic knowledge of the municipal wastewater, water, and land
drainage systems.
8. Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including
written and group presentation skills.
9. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer using various
software applications, including Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word,
Excel).
10. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working
relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external
contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace
Standard.
11. Knowledge of economic analysis methodologies.
12. Ability to work extended hours in emergency situations.
*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must
have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada.
Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic
assessment report issued by a recognized at application.
Conditions of employment:
1. The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in
Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their
responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
2. A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be
required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
3. Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's License.
The successful applicant will be required to provide a driver's notice in
force document upon request.
APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:
1. Current resume (Required).
2. Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be
considered.*Your application documents must clearly
indicate how you meet the qualifications of
the position.*Online applications can be submitted at For
instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please
refer to our or contactPosition Reports To:1. If and when this temporary position becomes permanent, the
successful applicant to this bulletin will automatically receive this
position and a further bulletin will not be necessary.
2. *In accordance with Article 4, an employee who enters the bargaining
unit on or after the date of ratification [October 29, 2020] shall be
placed on Schedule A-2. Employees of the bargaining unit who are on
Schedule A-2 at the time of ratification will continue to be paid in
accordance with Schedule A-2. Employees of the bargaining unit who
are on Schedule A-1 at the time of ratification will continue to be paid
in accordance with Schedule A-1 until they are the successful applicant
to a position at a higher Administrative Salary Level (Grade) or they
(or the Association on their behalf) initiate a successful reclassification
to a higher Administrative Salary Level (Grade) in which case they will
be placed on Schedule A-2 and subsequently follow article 25-2
(Position Evaluation - Treatment of Incumbents).
3. Attainment of the Engineers and Geoscientists Manitoba (E.G.M.) “P.
Eng.” designation is mandatory within one (1) year following
completion of the minimum number of years of experience recognized
and required by the Association. Failure to obtain the designation will
result in termination of the Designates employment with the City.
Designates who successfully obtain the P. Eng. designation will remain
in the Development Program until they are successful in obtaining a
permanent engineering position.
4. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their
knowledge, abilities and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba