Assistant Director - Design Branch
Department of Transportation / Ministère des Transports - 21 Jobs
Fredericton, NB
Job Details:
Benefits:
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Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Engineer 5
Assistant Director
Open
Design Branch
Fredericton
Who we are
Every project we take on is more than just infrastructure: it is about protecting the safety, well-being, and future of New Brunswickers. As part of a team of over 45,000 dedicated public servants, you'll have the opportunity to use your expertise to strengthen the communities we live in, ensuring that families, neighbours, and futuregenerations can rely on solid infrastructure.
What we do
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has a broad mandate and is committed to maintaining and improving New Brunswick's public infrastructure throughout the more than 18,000 kilometers of provincial highway and over 5400 bridges and large culverts we care for. Together, we're not just solving problems, we're building pride in the place we all call home.
Our mission is to contribute to the province's economy and quality of life by providing and supporting sustainable infrastructure that ensures the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and government services.
What you will do
Every project we take on is more than just infrastructure: it is about protecting the safety, well-being, and future of New Brunswickers. As part of a team of over 45,000 dedicated public servants, you'll have the opportunity to use your expertise to strengthen the communities we live in, ensuring that families, neighbours, and futuregenerations can rely on solid infrastructure.
Reporting to the Director of Design, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
providing leadership, guidance, and support to employees, while ensuring effective teamwork and performance;
providing expertise and technical guidance regarding Highway Design within the Design Branch, other DTI Branches as well as other external skateholders;
Prioritization of projects and input in the development of DTI's long-term capital plan;
Management of the Highway Design capital and ordinary budgets, providing input to the branch budgets as requested;
contributing to the development of internal specifications, guidelines, and policies;
providing input on provincial and national codes, standards, and guidelines related to geometric design;
liaising with other departmental personnel as well as external stakeholders and regulators (federal and provincial).
Work environment:
Office location: 440 King Street, Fredericton.
Open office layout
Standard hours of work: Monday – Friday.
We promote a scent-reduced environment.
Some travel within the province will be required.
Who you are
Key behavioural competencies:
Analytical Thinking/Judgment
Developing Others
Effective Interactive Communication
Organizational Commitment
Results Orientation
Team Leadership
Technical competencies:
Human Resources Management
Planning and Organizing Skills
Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge
Essential Qualifications:
University degree in Civil Engineering.
Minimum of ten (10) years related experience;
Supervisory experience.
Working knowledge of the Transportation Association of Canada Geometric Design Guides
Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB) or Registered as a Professional Engineer with a Canadian regulatory body.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
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 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.
Asset Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate the following assets:
Minimum of ten (10) years of Highway Design experience;
Five (5) years of supervisory experience;
Experience in geometric design, highway construction, and/or highway planning experience;
Experience with projects using NBDTI Standard and Particular Specifications.
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.
BASE SALARY: $3,552.09 to $4,632.67 bi-weekly, based on a 36.25 hours per week.
Based on Operational Requirements, hours may be designated to:
40 hours per week ($3,919.55 to $5,111.91 bi-weekly) or
45 hours per week ($4,409.09 to $5,750.90 bi-weekly)
Recognition and Retention Premium:
The recognition and retention premium is based on written confirmation of recognition and registration with a Canadian Regulatory body.
Fifteen (15) years but less than twenty (20) years – 1.0%
Twenty (20) years but less than twenty-five (25) years – 2.0%
Twenty-five (25) years – 3.0%
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, by May 14, 2026, indicating competition number (15942) 2026-D40-01. This competition 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 an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing 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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