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SalaryDo you have a varied and extensive background in road maintenance and construction? Are you a service-oriented professional with effective communication skills? Are you familiar with Local Roads Boards and how they operate?
Then consider this opportunity to advance your career with the Ministry of Transportation.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
Then consider this opportunity to advance your career with the Ministry of Transportation.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:- organize, plan and direct activities required to perform road, bridge and culvert construction and maintenance for various Provincial Highways, Unincorporated Areas, including Local Roads Board roads and 50/50 road agreements
- develop work programs for road construction and maintenance projects, in consultation with stakeholders
- carry out inspection on contracts to ensure contract quality and safety requirements are met and programs are delivered
- provide contract management, administration and technical support to contractors
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
- The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid class G driver's licence upon being hired.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- you have demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles related to highway construction and maintenance
- you have knowledge of relevant legislation and policies pertaining to the preparation of tenders, contract administration and contract payments
- you have knowledge of construction safety methods and practices
- you have the ability to read, interpret and amend contract documents and plans
- you have knowledge of financial reporting procedures to maintain records, track budgets and forecast expenditures
- you have the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and acts to provide advice
Analytical, Evaluative and Decision-Making Skills
- you can review, recommend and identify road rehabilitation alternatives
- you have proven analytical, evaluation and decision-making skills to recommend technical solutions
- you can plan, organize, monitor, and prioritize work and set individual assignments
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- you can use tact and diplomacy when interacting with both internal and external stakeholders
- you have technical writing skills to produce technical reports, correspondence, specifications and contract documents
- you can negotiate design and contract languages on behalf of the ministry in a productive and constructive manner
- you can establish and maintain effective relations with both internal and external stakeholders
Computer Skills
- you are proficient in using software applications, to create drawings, contract documents, reports and spreadsheets
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 57 Emo Road, Emo, North Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Schedule:3
Category:
Maintenance and Trades
Posted on:
Monday, February 12, 2024
Note:
- The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures, including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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