The Opportunity:
The Ministry of Highways is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal, communication, and technical skills to join the Construction Standards team located in Regina, Saskatoon, or Prince Albert. The Quality Assurance Engineer will be an integral member of the Construction Branch and form part of a provincial team that serves a wide range of stakeholders including, but not limited to: Ministry staff, SaskBuilds and Procurement, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association, and the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Saskatchewan. You will work closely with project stakeholders to ensure construction specifications, practices, and policies are applied consistently in construction tender documents in addition to taking a leading role in developing and advancing changes to construction standards, processes and specifications. You will provide as-needed guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle which can be expected to include participating in design review meetings, auditing of construction practices and project documentation, and contract interpretation.
Reporting to the Manager, Quality Assurance, this position will:
- Complete quality assurance reviews of tender packages prepared by engineering consultants or Ministry Design, Construction, or Operation and Maintenance resources;
- Provide expert opinion and advice on matters related to construction bid documents, contract specifications, constructability, policies, practices, and processes;
- Collaborate with the Construction Standards team and internal committees on updating operating policy standards and practices for construction administration, bid documents, contracts, and construction records;
- Document, develop, and review technical standards to ensure reflection of best construction practices;
- Provide technical review and support for the development of standards, policies, and technical documents by Design Standards, Operations Standards, Project Support Office, and other internal stakeholders;
- Research, evaluate, and develop new practices, procedures, templates, and tools to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency;
- Periodically supervise internal staff or manage professional service agreements to access external resources to complete quality assurance studies, investigations, assessments, and other Ministry priorities;
- Participate in field reviews and periodically conduct on-site and desktop quality assurance audits of design and construction projects;
- Develop and deliver training information, as related to quality assurance and construction standards, policies, and practices;
- Actively participate in internally and externally hosted conferences and seminars. This may include the preparation and delivery of presentations on technical topics and/or as part of communicating change initiatives; and
- Establish long term and annual quality assurance strategies and plans related to all types of construction related contracts (Minor, Major, Design Build, Professional Services), including but not limited to, bid documents, special contract provisions, and supplemental agreements (change orders).
Job Capabilities:
As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:
- Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
- Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
- Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
- Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
- Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
- Focuses on achieving public service excellence.
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
To qualify for this position, you will have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in construction, contract tendering and administration, contract law, design, standards development, maintenance and preservation, operations, and/or project management.
The successful candidate must be registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Licensee with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS). The Engineering Licensee must have a minimum of 10 years of experience related to roadway construction and standards development.
Job Skills:
- Communication (Level C)
- Critical Thinking (Level C)
- Digital Skills (Level C)
- Interacting with Others (Level C)
- Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
- Managing Self (Level C)
- Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
- Data Literacy (Level C)
- Influence (Level C)
- Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)
Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.
What We Offer:
- Dynamic and challenging work
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension
- Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
- Inclusive work environments
- Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
Our Commitment to Excellence:
The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.
The Ministry of Highways provides a safe, reliable transportation system to support Saskatchewan’s growth and quality of life. We manage and develop an integrated sustainable transportation system that supports economic growth and promotes the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. Saskatchewan's road network is the largest in Canada which consists of around 26,500 km of provincial highways. We operate and maintain approximately 700 bridges, 12 ferries, one barge and 16 northern airports.
The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.
