Job Description

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Engineering and Field Level VI

Project Auditor

Open

Public-Private Partnerships Branch (P3)

Fredericton or Moncton

Who we are

The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has a broad mandate and is committed to maintaining and improving New Brunswick’s public infrastructure. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s 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 managing over 18,000 kilometers of provincial highways, it also manages the planning, design and construction of hospitals, schools and other government buildings.

What you will do

The Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Management Branch provides administrative and performance oversight of New Brunswick’s three Public Private Partnership Highway Operators. This includes conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with contractual requirements related to quality, safety, environment and other performance standards.

Reporting to the Operations, Maintenance and Rehabilitation (OMR) Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• conducting field audits to verify that the Operator is in full compliance with the Project Agreement’s established standards;

• verifying Operator’s adherence to established project standards by conducting field audits of performance in summer maintenance, winter maintenance and highway rehabilitation activities.

• auditing the Operator’s adherence to traffic control, safety protocols and environmental standards.

• ensuring that identified defects are corrected within prescribed timeframes;

• documenting deficiencies identified and preparing detailed audit reports;

Work environment:

• Office location: 440 King Street, Fredericton or 46 Toombs Street, Moncton.

• 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:

• Initiative

• Effective Interactive Communication

• Organizational Awareness

• Results Orientation

• Teamwork and Cooperation

Technical competencies:

• Knowledge of Auditing

• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications

• Planning and Organizing Skills

• Written Communication

Essential Qualifications:

Engineering and Field Level VI:

• A two (2) year post-secondary diploma in a Civil Engineering Technology program with a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience.

• Must be a member, or be eligible for membership, in the New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (NBSCETT) or Registered as a Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists with a Canadian regulatory body.

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.

If there are no applicants with the above essential qualifications, we may consider applicants with the following qualifications and appoint at a lower classification

Engineering and Field Level V:

• A two (2) year post-secondary diploma in a Civil Engineering Technology program with a minimum of four (4) years of related work experience.

• Must be a member, or be eligible for membership, in the New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (NBSCETT) or Registered as a Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists with a Canadian regulatory body.

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick.

Engineering and Field Level IV:

• A two (2) year post-secondary diploma in a Civil Engineering Technology program with a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience.

• Must be a member, or be eligible for membership, in the New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (NBSCETT) or Registered as a Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists with a Canadian regulatory body.

• 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 resume.

Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate the following asset:

• experience in auditing;

• understanding of highway construction and/or maintenance concepts;

• ability to understand complex legal agreements;

• knowledge of Health and Safety Procedures.

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.

SALARY:

Engineering and Field Level VI: $2,126.00 to $2,671.00 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week

Engineering and Field Level V: $1,935.00 to $2,434.00 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week.

Engineering and Field Level IV: $1,763.00 to $2,211.00 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week.

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 June 10, 2026, indicating competition number (16057) 2026-D38-02 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 anEqual Employment Opportunity Programcontributing 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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