TRANSPORTATION ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (Amended)

What can I expect to do in this role?

Join the Ministry's Transportation Enforcement Team and share a history of service and success that ensures the roads of Ontario are safe and secure through education, legislation and regulation. As a transportation enforcement officer assigned to a specific geographic area, you will work with drivers and the public to promote safe operation of vehicles on the province's highway by performing detailed inspections/examinations of vehicles and documents. You will compile reports and gather evidence/information for prosecutions and Crown witnesses when necessary and provide information and advice to stakeholders. You will apply specific enforcement policies and procedures during the inspections of vehicles to verify compliance with legislative requirements, and enforce the application of those requirements by determining the appropriate action in cases where the vehicles are not in compliance. You will interact with members of the diverse and multicultural public of Ontario and educate drivers and the public in general on the legislative requirements and policies related to transportation safety.

These positions are located in: Vineland, Lancaster (bilingual), Aurora, Lakeshore (Essex-near Windsor, bilingual), Mississauga, Trafalgar TIS North, Trafalgar TIS South, Whitby, Putnam (near London).

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

general knowledge of traffic safety legislation and industry standards, judicial rules and procedures, or the successful completion of a law and security/police foundation course; physical ability to conduct all aspects of inspections of vehicles in all weather conditions and to successfully complete the Defensive Tactics training and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CSVA) training programs; demonstrated ability to recognize and be sensitive to cultural differences and to the diverse composition of the public of Ontario; excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to interact with and develop a positive relationship with members of the public with various, diverse cultural and ethnical backgrounds; analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills; initiative to independently organize and perform work in the field and make decisions in accordance with legislative and policy requirements; excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to organize information in a clear, coherent and comprehensive manner; ability to apply basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions to solve problems; ability to apply basic computer skills to access and communicate with standard desktop software; ability to work rotating 24/7 shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays, with some provincial travel; valid driver's licence and acceptable driving record. Four of these positions are bilingual and require proficiency in English and French.

Clearly indicate which location(s) you are applying for. Show in detail with a covering letter how your experience, knowledge, skills and abilities relate to the qualifications listed above.

Ability to obtain a valid MTO Defensive Tactics Training and CVSA training certificate. All potential candidates will be subject to a security and CPIC check.

The selection process may include a practical knowledge/skills evaluation.

Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis
($959.75 - 1,014.93 per week).

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, January 18, 2008 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.