BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Provincial Field Services unit is the delivery component of the Ministry’s annual highway construction and rehabilitation programs and is responsible for direct field administration of grading, paving and sealcoat works throughout the province, covering contracted and day labour projects (planned and emergency response). Field services work encompasses all aspects of those administration services as well as the technical aspects of the three construction disciplines.

The Role
The Manager, Field Services reporting to the Director, Provincial Field Services, is responsible for ensuring that all assigned projects are built on time, within budget and to the required construction standards and specifications.  
The Manager is responsible for the review of designs, specifications and provisions of technical advice on highway construction.  The position also assesses the merits of claims related to field services contracts and negotiates settlements with contractors.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
•    A related engineering degree plus six (6) years *related experience, OR;
•    Civil technology diploma plus nine (9) years *related experience in Construction Management, OR; 
•    Grade 12 plus additional construction‐related courses (survey, design, materials, hydraulics, blasting, asphalt, etc.) with a minimum of twelve (12) years directly *related experience in highway construction or paving, OR;
•    An equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    Minimum of five (5) years experience directly supervising people and managing operational budgets.
•    Valid Class 5 Motor Vehicle License.
•    You must be willing and able to travel throughout the Province of BC. 

*Related experience should include but is not limited to the following: 
•    Significant experience on complex, multi‐year highway construction or paving projects.
•    Significant experience in developing and managing contracts.
•    Significant experience in developing and implementing Quality Management systems.
•    Significant experience in resolving contentious issues with contractors, consultants, stakeholders, and outside agencies.
•    Significant experience managing multi‐million-dollar budget, including estimating, tracking, and forecasting costs.
•    Significant experience managing staff and allocation of resources.
•    Significant experience directing day labour construction forces.

Preference may be given to applicants with 1 or more of the following:
•    Direct experience in highway construction, negotiating and in applying and interpreting Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure specifications and contract documents.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Michelle.Campbell@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
This position is excluded from union membership.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace. 

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. 

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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.