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Job Ad
Ministry: Ministry of Transportation
Division: Geotechnical Section
Position Title: PROJECT SOILS ENGINEER - REVISED
Duration: 1 Permanent
Location: 447 McKeown Avenue, North Bay, P1B 9S9, North Region
Compensation Group: PEGO
Salary: $75,033.00 - $91,254.00 per annum
Position Status: Open
Job Code: 07PBE - Bargaining-Engineering 07
Schedule: 6
Category: Science and Engineering
Job ID: 22103

Are you a highly motivated professional engineer looking for an opportunity to utilize your knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of geotechnical engineering and pavement design to help make provincial highways safer and more efficient?
If so, then consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Transportation, northeastern region to provide engineering services for highway expansion, rehabilitation projects, foundation, rock fall hazard and other issues. You will provide these services while working with a multi-disciplinary team composed of professionals involved in highway design, construction and maintenance activities.
Qualifications:knowledge of theories, principles and practices of geotechnical engineering, pavement evaluation, pavement design and related engineering materials with respect to the design, construction and maintenance of highways; sound knowledge and skills to implement engineering, technical and administrative policies, procedures, standards, specifications and regulations with respect to pavement evaluation, pavement design and related engineering materials; working knowledge of quality assurance, estimating, budgeting and environmental issues related to highway engineering; knowledge in project management and consultant acquisition and administration procedures; sound analytical, decision-making, organizational skills and judgement; excellent computer software skills such as word processing and spreadsheets; valid driver`s licence with acceptable driving record; ability to travel to conduct fieldwork and overnight travel is required. Applicants must be licensed by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).

Closing date has been extended by one week.

Posting Date:Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Closing Date:Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Applications must be received by the end of the closing date with the Job ID number quoted.
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