Job Description

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Transportation Maintenance Superintendent

(Bridges & Buildings)

Regular Position

Open

Saint John District

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

As a member of the District Management team, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing technical, supervisory and administrative work for the construction and maintenance of bridges and building for the Saint John District.

• Coaching, monitoring and supervising bridge supervisors.

• Planning, organizing and scheduling the work of several bridge crews.

• Conducting extensive quality inspections on infrastructure and long-range planning for maintenance and capital projects.

• Ensuring quality and quantity control of materials.

• Interpretation of test results; preparing and/or reviewing cost estimates and doing field layouts for bridge maintenance and capital bridge projects.

Work environment

• Office location: Saint John

• Hours of work: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

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

• Ability to use Office Technology, Software and Applications

• Planning and Organizing Skills

• Written Communication

Essential qualifications

• Graduation from high school, supplemented with graduation from a recognized engineering technology program.

• Minimum of six (6) years of bridge related experience.

• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Possession of a valid 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 experience in the construction of bridges. Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application 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:

Transportation Maintenance Superintendent (Bridges & Buildings): $38.33 per hour, based on 40-hour work 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 July 8, 2026, indicating competition number (16655)2026-D04-14 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 demonstratetheyareamongthemostqualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Programcontributing to the creation of a more balanced workforcethatreflectsthediversityoftheprovinceby removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

TheNewBrunswickPublicService:Improvingthelivesof New Brunswickers every day!

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