Ville : Edmonton

Catégorie : Direct Hire

Industrie : Recruitment/Staffing

Employeur : The Adecco Group

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time Public Works Officer on behalf of our client. This is an exciting permanent opportunity for a civil engineering professional to support regulatory compliance and infrastructure projects within a dynamic transportation environment.
In this role, you will collaborate with municipalities, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders to ensure public works projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable regulations. You will also act as a key point of contact for regulatory agencies, supporting inspections, safety programs, and project execution related to railway crossings.

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:
Program & Contract Management

• Coordinate federally funded programs (e.g., at-grade crossing initiatives)

• Manage recoverable infrastructure projects with municipalities and road authorities

• Negotiate agreements to protect organizational interests and minimize financial risk

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to formalize contracts

• Represent the organization in meetings with municipalities, regulators, and agencies

Municipal & Project Coordination

• Review engineering drawings and municipal roadwork plans near rail crossings

• Lead processes for crossing rehabilitation programs, including cost estimates

• Partner with engineering teams to assess crossing classifications

• Ensure recoverable costs are invoiced and collected

• Conduct safety audits and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders

Regulatory & Safety Compliance

• Act as the primary contact for Transport Canada (TC) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

• Support inspections, audits, and safety improvement programs

• Monitor and respond to regulatory deficiency notices within required timelines

Whistle & Safety Management

• Manage anti-whistling applications with municipalities

• Evaluate safety implications and recommend appropriate solutions

• Coordinate mitigation measures such as fencing and other safety enhancements

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

• Minimum 2 years of civil engineering experience

• Experience reviewing engineering drawings

• Exposure to public infrastructure or municipal projects preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Collaborative mindset with a focus on safety and compliance

• Knowledge of ESG principles and sustainable practices is an asset

• Understanding of engineering drawings, technical documentation, and memos

• Knowledge of rail operations and regulatory frameworks is considered an asset

• Bilingualism (English and French, written and spoken) is an asset

• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

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.