Role Responsibilities

Are you ready to shape the safety and sustainability of Alberta’s highways? Join our team as a Field Support Technologist (FST) and apply your technical and problem-solving skills to help ensure the safety, reliability, and long-term preservation of vital transportation infrastructure. In this impactful role, you’ll help maintain safe travel conditions for thousands of road users every day—from commuters to commercial carriers.

As a Field Support Technologist, you’ll serve as a crucial link between the technical systems, maintenance contractors, and field inspections that sustain Alberta’s provincial highway network. You’ll oversee the integrity of the Highway Maintenance Contract, contribute to data collection and infrastructure planning, and champion public safety in both routine and emergency conditions. Your attention to detail, collaborative mindset, and ability to adapt in the field will ensure the highway system continues to serve Albertans efficiently and safely—today and into the future.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Collecting and managing asset data
  
  • Gathering accurate field data using GPS and software systems (e.g., TIMS, AIA, Ver-Mac Jamlogic) to support inventory tracking, planning, and budget forecasting
  • Safely deploying message boards and sensors to collect traffic and speed data, while maintaining safety for field teams and the public
• Auditing and overseeing contract delivery
  • Monitoring and auditing work performed by contractors and consultants to ensure compliance with technical standards, safety requirements, and contract terms
  • Preparing inspections, technical reports, and documentation to support contract administration and quality assurance
• Inspecting and supporting safe highway operations
  • Conducting regular road and bridge inspections to identify hazards, monitor maintenance activities, and recommend corrective actions
  • Reviewing work zone traffic accommodations and addressing public concerns related to safety and service quality
• Supporting planning, innovation, and public programs
  • Assisting with project estimates, service agreements, and maintenance strategies to inform long-term planning and policy development
  • Leading delivery of community-facing programs such as the annual Highway Clean-up and Adopt-a-Highway initiatives, including coordination, communication, and reporting

This position requires regular travel throughout Alberta—typically between 25-50% of the work schedule. It offers a varied work environment that includes both field and office-based activities, ideal for individuals who enjoy a flexible and hands-on approach to their work.

Please click on this link  to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Build Collaborative Environments: You foster teamwork with contractors, consultants, and colleagues, creating shared ownership of highway safety and maintenance plans through open communication and mutual accountability.
• Drive for Results: You are focused on achieving long-term infrastructure performance and public safety outcomes by aligning day-to-day efforts with key performance measures and strategic goals.
• Agility: In dynamic or high-pressure situations, you remain composed and responsive — drawing on experience, sound judgment, and strong stakeholder relationships to resolve time-sensitive safety concerns.
• Creative Problem Solving: You approach complex highway maintenance issues with curiosity and creativity, seeking clarity from stakeholders and proposing innovative, practical solutions that prioritize public safety and long-term value. 

Qualifications

Required:

• A related two-year diploma (e.g., Civil Engineering Technology), and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience in highway maintenance. Equivalencies may be considered. 
• Extensive experience in project planning, work scheduling, and managing work within budget and contract guidelines
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent, and ability to travel within Alberta

Preferred:

• Experience in contract administration and managing service provider compliance
• Registered or eligible for Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) membership with the Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals (ASET)

Equivalencies are:

• A related four-year university degree and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience; or a minimum of six (6) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Additional Position Details:

• This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm). 
• Due to the essential nature of the work, this role requires in-office presence at Provincial Building, 4709 44 Ave, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1N4

Recruitment Process:

• Pre-employment checks will be conducted to assess candidates’ suitability. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, academic verification, driver’s abstract, etc.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 
• Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca. 
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as a modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.