Introduction
The Traffic Engineering branch assists in maintaining safe, efficient and effictive provincial airport and marine infrastructure and services to Manitoba in a reliable and sustainable manner throught our innovative, committed, and caring workforce.
Conditions of Employment :
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be able to travel throughout Manitoba for up to two weeks at a time via Air, Water, or Winter Road travel, stay in remote locations and at times cook own meals.
- Must possess a Manitoba or Interprovincial Red Seal journeyman electrician’s H, HI, or HC licence.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions within Manitoba, wear Personal Protective Equipment, work on raised platforms and confined spaces, and at times work alone.
- Must possess and maintain a class 5 driver’s licence and be willing to upgrade to a class 3 driver’s licence with airbrake endorsement (within 12 months of hire).
- Must be able to work on High Voltage equipment, bend, crouch, kneel, and lift up to 75 lbs.
Qualifications : Essential :
- Electrical construction experience including installation of / volt electrical services and - volt equipment.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code.
- Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, and plans for electrical / electronic circuitry.
- Experience working with MS Office, and other computer programs.
- Ability to identify, control and manage hazards and risks.
- Ability to Identify and analyze problems and make independent decisions based on analyses of information gathered from onsite investigations or inspections, relevant laws and technical guidelines.
- Strong Interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a team.
- Effective writtten communication skills.
- Effective verbal communication skills.
Desired :
- Knowledge and understanding of CSA Standard Z on electrical safety.
- Experience working with Navigational aids.
Duties : Reporting to the Airports Navigational Aids Supervisor, the Senior Airport Signals Technician is responsible for installing, testing and maintaining runway lighting and navigational devices as well as electrical systems on ferry boats and sites.
This position is responsible for the supervision of a Airport Signals Technician and works closely with contractors to ensure contract requirements and specifications are met.