Design Approval Technician IIB

Design Approval Technician IIB

TI.26.27.0754

Posted Date: October 29, 2026

Closing November 8, 2026

Employment Type: 1 Temporary

Division: Municipal Infrastructure

Department: Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Position Group: NAPE - General Service

Location: Gander (Fraser Mall)

Salary: $36.13-$40.37 per hour (CG-37), 35 hours per week

Benefits: Onboarding

Position Details

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Reporting to the Regional Engineer, this position is responsible for advanced technical and administrative work conducted for the review and approval of designs and plans relating to the design and construction of municipal infrastructure. This includes responsibility for the review of plans, specifications, drawings and designs required to determine adequacies or deficiencies, the review and recommendation of approval of designs to the Regional Engineer prior to tendering the municipal infrastructure project, as well as project management during execution. This position will also liaise with municipal personnel to assist in trouble shooting of water and wastewater systems as well as technically supporting the town with special assistance requests or support during disasters. The incumbent will visit project sites and communicate observed issues to the interested parties such as the town, department, etc., as well as perform other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

1. Civil Engineering Technology Diploma. Equivalencies will be considered
2. Experience reviewing designs, drawings and specifications of infrastructure
3. Project management experience
4. Experience performing infrastructure inspections and assessments

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of construction practices
2. Knowledge of Municipal Infrastructure systems such as Water Treatment Plants, Wastewater Treatment Plants, Sewage Lift Stations, Linear Municipal Infrastructure, Fire Halls and Town Halls.
3. Knowledge of the application of relevant codes and legislation related to Municipal Infrastructure Systems (Water, Sewer, Buildings)
4. Knowledge of inspection and assessment procedures
5. Project Management skills
6. Ability to analyze and interpret designs, drawings and specifications
7. Ability to effectively exchange information
8. Ability to independently make decisions and solve problems
9. Professionalism

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

1. Valid Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Class 05 license

Conditions of Acceptance

1. Acknowledges requirement for use of a private vehicle with business insurance
2. Willing to accept day travel (moderate as required)
3. Willing to accept overnight travel within the province (occasional)
4. Willing to accept overtime (occasional)
5. Participation in any safety course training, as offered and required by the Department

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact, James Harty, District Engineer, at [email protected] or (709) 256-1055

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
• Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting [email protected], 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
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• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
• It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
• Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
• Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

How to Apply

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