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GENERAL SERVICES COORDINATOR
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Provincial Highways Management
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
4A011 - Technical04
Salary:
$60,650.00 - $82,250.00 Per Year
Are you looking for an opportunity to work independently while honing your strong project and contract management skills? Then bring your expertise in inspection, construction and maintenance to this challenging role with the Ministry of Transportation!
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• ensure the safety and quality of Ontario's transportation infrastructure;
• plan, direct and administer complex contracts related to the maintenance of buildings, bridges, culverts and other transportation related facilities;
• ensure all work is completed according to contract documents and specifications;
provide recommendations on annual and multi-year business plans;
• verify appropriateness of the contractors' plans for infrastructure and building maintenance;
• forecast and monitor budgets and manage deployment of funds to contracts and projects;
• provide supervision and leadership to staff.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You must have a minimum valid driver's licence class of “G” or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
Technical Knowledge:
• extensive knowledge of the practices, equipment and materials related to the inspection, maintenance and repair of roads, highways, bridges, buildings, pavement marking, electrical components, communication systems, signs and roadside vegetation;
• demonstrated knowledge of contract administration, procurement and related reporting requirements;
• you can prepare detailed cost estimates for proposed work;
• demonstrated ability to read and interpret contract plans, documents and specifications;
• you can interpret and apply related legislation, quality standards, policies and contract language to ensure compliance for worksite safety and the safety of the travelling public.
Skills:
• well developed written and oral communication skills to deal effectively with senior management, contractors and the public;
• well developed interpersonal and negotiation skills to make recommendations and to reach agreement with contractors and other service providers;
• strong analytical, problem solving, coordination, planning and leadership skills to direct and coordinate the activities of contractors;
• proficiency using various software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and email.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 808 Robertson St, Kenora, North Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Maintenance and Trades
Posted on:
Thursday, February 27, 2014
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 Thursday, March 13, 2014 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.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
