Highway Supervisor I-II

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Highway Supervisor I-II

Seasonal Position

Open

Bathurst District

Robinsonville Division

Who we are

The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has a broad mandate and is committed to maintaining and improving New Brunswick’s public infrastructure. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s mission is to contribute to New Brunswick’s economy and quality of life by providing and supporting sustainable infrastructure that allows for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and government services to the public. Not only is the department responsible for managing over 18,000 kilometers of provincial highways, it also manages the planning, design and construction of hospitals, schools and other government buildings.

What you will do

Reporting to the Transportation Maintenance Superintendent, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• providing leadership, guidance, and support to employees, while ensuring effective teamwork and performance;
• maintaining public relations with the community;
• overseeing operation and maintenance of equipment;
• providing effective winter maintenance of highways in accordance with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s policies and guidelines.

Work environment:

• Office location: Tide Head
• Work holidays, weekends, shift and/or variable hours
• May work in adverse road and weather conditions
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

Who you are

Key behavioural competencies:

• Concern for Order
• Developing Others
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Flexibility
• Results Orientation

Essential Qualifications:

Highway Supervisor II:

• Diploma from a recognized two (2) year Civil Engineering Technology program in a related field.
• Three (3) years of winter maintenance or winter and summer maintenance work experience which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• OR high school graduation or GED and six (6) years of winter maintenance or winter and summer maintenance work which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.

If there are no applicants with the above essential qualifications, we may consider applicants with the following qualifications and appoint at a lower classification.

Highway Supervisor I:

• Diploma from a recognized two (2) year Civil Engineering Technology program in a related field
• One (1) year of related work experience which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• OR high school graduation or GED and four (4) years of winter maintenance work or winter and summer maintenance work experience which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.

• Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
• Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Please ensure that your preferred language of assessment is identified in your résumé.

Please attach a copy of your driver’s license with your application.

Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate the following asset:

• recent road construction and/or road maintenance experience.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure offers:

• Meaningful work and the opportunity to support New Brunswickers in times of need.
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.

SALARY:

Highway Supervisor I: $2,135.00 to $2,686.00 bi-weekly, based on 40 hours per week.

Highway Supervisor II: $2,346.00 to $2,947.00 bi-weekly, based on 40 hours per week.

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health and safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health and safety.

How to apply

We encourage applicants to apply on-line indicating competition number (15000)2025-D01-19. This competition will be open until filled and may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are anEqual Employment Opportunity Programcontributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

The New Brunswick Public Service: Improving the lives of New Brunswickers every day!

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