Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Pay Band 9 / Director of the Design Branch
(Open)
Fredericton
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure's (DTI) 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 the managing over 18,000 kilometers of provincial highways, it also manages the planning, design and construction of hospitals, schools and other government buildings.
The Department is seeking a dynamic leader to fill a critical leadership role for the position of Director of Design in Fredericton. The Design Branch has approximately 70 employees and plays a key role in the development of the department's capital budget for transportation. The annual transportation capital budget is typically in the range of $250-300 million.
The Design Branch is responsible for the design and tender of grading, paving, municipal, hydraulic and structure projects for the department's construction program. The branch provides technical expertise and makes recommendations to the department relating to engineering surveys as well as geological and hydrotechnical engineering for the design, construction and maintenance of highways and structures. In addition to this, the Design Branch provides engineering applications and technical support to various branches and staff, carries out quality control/assurance testing of engineering material, identifies property requirements, provides document support and research on materials and procedures related to the transportation industry.
The Design Branch also has direct liaison with various DTI Branches and units such as Property Services, Environment, Project Development and Asset Management, Project Management Office, Finance and Admin, Construction and Operations (including the District operations). In addition, the branch also has direct interaction with various provincial and federal departments including Environment and Local Government, Natural Resources and Energy Development Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Aboriginal Affairs, Service New Brunswick, Infrastructure Canada, Transport Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, etc.
Who you are?
You are a dynamic leader with strong people management skills and a proven history of leadership within a design/engineering portfolio and experience leading in a unionized environment. As the ideal candidate, you have experience leading a team through times of cultural change. You are a strong people leader and have experience building a high performing team of credible and trusted subject matter experts dedicated to efficient and quality program delivery. Your strong leadership skills allow you to be a strategic resource and partner to senior leaders and you have a demonstrated ability to work with leadership to advise on strategic direction and change. You also have the credentials, reputation, experience and confidence to work seamlessly with the department's senior leaders to strategically improve the design function.
Your Educational background includes:
Essential qualifications: University degree in Engineering with a minimum of nine (9) years of progressive related experience including five (5) years in a people management role. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick is also required. The Director of Design forms part of the joint DTI/Road Builders Association of NB executive and is part of the department's Senior Leaders Committee.
As the Director of the Design Branch you will be responsible for overseeing:
- engineering services and support in the areas of highway and structure design, engineering and legal surveys, hydraulic and geotechnical engineering and research;
- materials testing services through the Central Laboratory;
- working with internal and external stakeholders on the fulfillment of the department's long-term plans for infrastructure improvements;
- conformance with government and departmental guidelines and objectives, collective agreements including the management of a large staff of non-technical, technical, professional and administrative support staff;
- strategic direction and be required to represent the department on matters with stakeholders; and
- a performance-based organization.
Written and spoken competence in English is required for this position. Please state your language capability.
The successful candidates will display abilities in the following core executive leadership competencies:
- Coaching and Team Development;
- Relationship Building;
- Strategic Thinking;
- Organizational Awareness;
- Organizational Commitment; and
- Results Orientation.
The successful candidates will possess the following technical competencies:
- Human Resources Management;
- Planning and Organizing skills; and
- Written communication.
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure offers you:
- Provides meaningful work and the opportunity to support New Brunswickers in times of need.
- Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities as a leader.
- Comprehensive benefits package which includes (paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan).
How can you apply?
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.
- 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 resume.
SALARY: $3,977.00 to $4,378.00 bi-weekly.
We encourage applicants to apply on-line, by e-mail to dti.competitions@gnb.ca or by mail at the following address by August 21, 2020 indicating competition number R40-2020/21-270. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Human Resources Services
P. O. Box 6000, Fredericton NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 453-3939
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.
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