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Job Title


Senior Waterway Planning Engineer


Company : Government of Manitoba


Location : Winnipeg, Manitoba


Created : 2025-10-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

EG4 Engineer 4 Senior Waterway Planning Engineer Regular/full-time Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Hydrologic Forecasting and Water Management, Engineering and Technical Services Winnipeg, MB Advertisement Number: 44658 Salary: EG4 $95,303.00 $124,732.00 per year Closing Date: November7,2025 The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drive a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities). Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities. An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months. Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay. Conditions of Employment Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Bachelors degree in Civil/Water Resources Engineering Must be registered (or be eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM) Must be willing and able to travel within Manitoba as required Must be able to occasionally work in an outdoor rough terrain environment in both winter and summer in extreme weather conditions Essential Qualifications Extensive experience in project management including managing extensive flood mitigation contracts, and appropriately handling project budgets and expenditures and meeting the deliverables of the project within time and budget Extensive experience in conducting hydraulic design, hydraulic modeling, water management studies and providing expert advice in problem assessment and analysis, identification of structural/infrastructure options with potential for hydraulic benefits and economic viability, and providing general and overall structural, infrastructure, and geotechnical inputs Experience undertaking technical review with a sound understanding of hydraulic and geotechnical principles and concepts of the program area (e.g. inspection, investigation, design) Working knowledge of hydraulic theories and principles, hydraulic assessment, riverbank stabilization design, slope stability design, erosion protection work design, and flood routing schemes Ability to work independently and in a team environment Strong analytical, problem solving and decisionmaking skills, including communicating complex and timesensitive issues with supervisor and the public Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to foster collaborative working relationship with various internal and external stakeholders Strong written communication skills including the ability to prepare technical and nontechnical correspondence and reports Strong verbal communication skills Duties The Senior Waterway Planning Engineer is responsible for leading and delivering engineering planning work for flood mitigation projects. The Engineer is also responsible for management of temporary flood mitigation contracts. The Hydrologic Forecasting & Water Management Branch is responsible for producing accurate and timely hydrologic forecasts and information to the public, coordinating flood responses, assisting in operation of provincial waterrelated infrastructure for flood and drought mitigation. The branch is also responsible for conducting ice jam mitigation programs, community flood protection works, flood mitigation studies, providing hydrological analysis to other branches and administration of designated flood areas. Apply to Advertisement # 44658 Talent Acquisition Executive Recruitment Human Resource Services 608-330 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB, R3C0C4 Phone: 204-945-6892 Fax: 204-945-0601 Email: Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resume and application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Seniority level MidSenior level Employment type Contract Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr