Engineering Technician

Requisition : 3995

Affiliation: CUPE Municipal

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Number of Openings: 1

Bi-weekly

Working Hours:

80 hours bi-weekly

Shift/

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Department/ Branch: Public Works, Roads

Job Location: Fort Mc Murray

Pay Level: PL12

Start Rate: $ 51.46

Permanent Rate: $ 60.55 (Permanent rate effective after completion of probation)

COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480

Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 31/01/2026

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 15/02/2026

Posting Type: Internal and External

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is looking for passionate, skilled and forward-thinking individuals to join our Public Works Department — a team that keeps our region running smoothly every day. From road maintenance and fleet management to park enhancements and snow clearing, our Public Works team plays a critical role in daily life across the region. We’re seeking a hands‑on professional who is committed to public service, enjoys meaningful work and excels in fast‑paced environments.

If you take pride in seeing your work in action and want to contribute to a team that powers the municipality—this is your place.

Under general supervision, the Engineering Technician provides engineering analysis, survey, design, construction supervision, and assists with project management of the Municipality’s engineering works. The incumbent will review and comment on development proposals, design reports, and engineering studies submitted by consultants and other development agencies and ensure municipal and public interests are protected by acting within professional duty of care.

• Assist with planning and pre‑design analysis, drafting, survey, studies, and related work required to proceed to detailed design stage.
• Assist with the development, planning, and implementation of transportation infrastructures.
• Assist with traffic and transportation analysis, research, proposal preparation, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of capital and operating budget as needed.
• Assist Engineers on tasks related to in‑house design drawings.
• Assist Engineers with surveying tasks as needed.
• Assist with preparation of technical specifications, tender, and construction contract documents suitable for purposes of public tendering and/or award of construction of capital works, operational projects, and local improvements.
• Review submitted tender documents to ensure bids are technically complete and mathematically correct.
• Assist Engineers in reviewing request for proposals or any specific tasks as directed by Engineers.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate for approval, construction related expenditures against municipal capital or operational projects to ensure cost effectiveness, eliminate misuse and duplication of funds, and update project financial status on an ongoing basis.
• Assist in design review as directed by Engineers.
• Provide construction supervision, resident engineering, and engineering inspection services as required.
• Assist the Engineers in construction surveying as needed.
• Conduct deficiency inspections, review and analyze test results, enforce rectification of deficiencies. Provide assistance to senior staff in assessing project readiness for construction completion certificates and final acceptance certificates.
• Assist in the overview of construction projects during the warranty/ maintenance period to ensure that design and construction deficiencies are corrected as required.
• Respond to public complaints, including warranty work.
• Prepare, update, and review for approval as‑built drawings and records for all municipal infrastructures.
• Prepare project briefs and engineering reports for the Project/Program Manager or Supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with strong technical report writing skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated…