Manager, Bridges and Structures- BC
Ville : Kamloops
Catégorie : Yearly Direct Hire
Industrie : Recruitment/Staffing
Employeur : The Adecco Group
Adecco is currently hiring a Manager, Bridges and Structures – BC for a full-time opportunity. If you are an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in bridge design, maintenance, and structural assessment, this role offers a leadership opportunity in a safety-focused rail environment. The Manager, Bridges and Structures – BC oversees Capital and Maintenance programming for the BC Territory’s Bridges and Structures group to ensure safe and reliable rail operations. This includes managing bridge and culvert maintenance programs, reviewing inspection reports, assessing timber bridge capacities, and supporting maintenance drawing development. The role works closely with Bridge Design, Assessment, and Quality teams at both technical and senior leadership levels.
Our Diversity & Inclusion Statement
At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. This position is open to individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis, the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Through this initiative, Adecco is taking proactive measures to support the equitable representation of Indigenous peoples in the workforce in alignment with section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.
Responsibilities
Plan Management
Develop and maintain a dynamic short- and long-term (5-year) Capital and Operating Maintenance Program
Prioritize upcoming and future years’ repairs, retrofits, strengthening and replacement of bridges and culverts
Manage the development of maintenance drawings in support of Capital and Operating Programs
Review and approve inspection reports within the Bridge Condition System
Perform audits of bridge inspections for accuracy and compliance
Perform capacity rating of timber bridges and maintain rating records
Assess and approve Heavy Axle Loads over timber bridge spans with operating guidelines
Inspect bridges for capital and maintenance planning
Collaboration and Support
Provide direction to consultants supporting bridge maintenance and replacement
Review engineering reports and consultant designs
Support cost-effective bridge design solutions with minimal operational disruption
Provide engineering support during construction and maintenance activities
Participate in safety audits
Act as a structural resource across departments
Support Transport Canada information requests
Working Conditions
Work performed indoors, outdoors, and in remote locations in varying weather conditions
Variable shifts including weekdays, weekends, and holidays
24/7 on-call availability for critical incidents
High-pressure environment with tight deadlines
Frequent travel (25%–40%), including overnight stays
Qualifications
Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada
Minimum 5 years of experience in bridge design, construction, inspection, or maintenance
Experience in cost estimation and contract interpretation is an asset
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering is an asset
P.Eng designation
Fall Protection Certification
Ability to identify structural defects in steel, concrete, and timber
Ability to work at heights
Strong project and time management skills
Technical Skills / Knowledge
Knowledge of railroad structures and bridge behaviour
Understanding of railway bridge maintenance
Microsoft Office and PDF proficiency
Railway bridge design knowledge is an asset
Core Competencies
Follows safety, security, and ESG principles
Manages risk proactively
Communicates effectively across teams
Collaborates to improve productivity
Adapts communication to audience
Uses feedback for continuous improvement
Tracks metrics and accountability
Applies analytical thinking for sustainable outcomes
Innovates while maintaining safety and quality
Remains calm under pressure and adapts to change
Land Acknowledgement
Adecco acknowledges that our head office is located in Tkarón:to/Toronto, on the traditional territory of many Nations, including the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, the Huron-Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize that our teams operate in offices and communities across the country, on the ancestral and contemporary lands of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. We’re committed to continued learning, respectful relationships, and taking meaningful actions in partnership with Indigenous communities
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