Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

Senior Bridge Design Engineer

A career opportunity in bridge engineering offering excellent scope for growth and development

Kamloops, B.C.

We are expanding our bridge engineering team and invite you to join our unit of highly skilled and dedicated professionals providing structural engineering and construction services for projects spanning the southern interior region of B.C. As a qualified Bridge Design Engineer with the right combination of education and experience, you will tackle a variety of interesting and technically challenging bridge and structural design projects.

A sunny climate, affordable living, year-round access to outdoor activities combined with the amenities of urban living make Kamloops a popular choice for young professionals and mature workers alike. For more community information, visit www.kamloops.ca.

Some travel is required and an eligibility list may be established.

For more information on this exciting career opportunity and for instructions on how to apply, please visit employment.gov.bc.ca.

Thermofluids Instructor

A probationary position at the rank of Senior Instructor/Instructor II/Instructor I are available in the area of thermofluids and energy systems in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Manitoba. The starting date is July 2010. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The minimum requirement for the qualified candidate for an Instructor I/II is a Master's degree in a related discipline and for Senior Instructor, a Ph.D. in a related discipline. Ability to teach in other disciplines of mechanical and manufacturing engineering is an asset. Candidates must demonstrate ability to teach effectively, be passionate, dynamic and inspirational teachers, and possess excellent oral and written skills. Duties will include the following:

• Teach five undergraduate courses in each calendar year.

• Teach courses with significant laboratory and design content.

• Assist/lead course, laboratory and curriculum development.

The above duties comprise the teaching component of the position. The service component may include service and administrative duties within the University at both Faculty and University levels and outside in the community. In particular, candidates will be expected to take part in the service-related activities of the Department, with particular emphasis on items relating to undergraduate instruction. There is no formal research component in this position. Qualified candidates must within an acceptable period of time become registered as a professional engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba.

The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitaes may be provided to participating members of the search process.

Applicants should forward detailed curriculum vitae, a statement describing teaching experience and a statement of teaching philosophy. Copies of teaching evaluations are welcome. Applicants must include name and addresses (fax/email) of three references.

Consideration of applicants will begin March 15, 2010, and continue until suitable candidates are identified. Please refer to the position number in all correspondence.

Interested applicants may apply to: Position #08077, Dr. David Kuhn, P.Eng., Chair, Thermofluids, Instructor Search Committee, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Manitoba, E2-327D EITC, 75 Chancellor's Circle, nabess@cc.umanitoba.ca