STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

If you're a results-oriented Structural Engineer with bridge-related experience, project management skills and a proven record of achieving effective outcomes, then consider joining our team and do your part to ensure the safety of Ontario's bridges.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this position you will:

• provide structural engineering expertise in safety assurance and infrastructure management activities
• manage the delivery of design projects for transportation structures undertaken primarily by external consultants
• communicate effectively with management, external agencies and the public
• carry out structure rehabilitation design, bridge inspection, planning and hydrology studies
• conduct construction liaison, review contractors' submissions and provide advice and solve problems on-site
• carry out structure evaluations and designs of simple structures including the preparation of related contract documents

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You must be licensed by the Professional Engineers of Ontario.

Technical knowledge:

• You have proven knowledge of and experience in structural engineering and design practices related to bridges and other transportation structures (design, analysis, evaluation, rehabilitation).
• You demonstrate knowledge of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC), structural maintenance, inspections and operations, foundation and hydrology designs, and structural planning.

Project management and technical administration skills:

• You have proven ability to manage consultant assignments, identify and resolve technical and administrative issues.
• You have experience with contract preparation and delivery processes.
• You have effective organizational, project management, and leadership skills.

Problem solving and decision making skills:

• You are able to identify problems, gather necessary information, investigate, interpret and analyze risks, make decisions, and prepare contingency plans and/or action.

Communications and interpersonal skills:

• You possess communication skills to exchange information, discuss mutual problems and provide/obtain advice.
• You have interpersonal, negotiation and mediation skills to ensure effective team work.

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, May 31, 2013 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

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