Program:	Ministry of Transportation Technician Program
Name:	Olaf
Position:	Transportation Technician
Location:	Thunder Bay

1) What attracted you to the Ontario Public Service (OPS)?
I was attracted to work for the OPS because of the possibility to grow and expand my horizons within a huge organization of over 65,000 employees. The OPS also provides a whole bunch of learning and developmental opportunities and this was also an attraction.

2) Describe a typical day at work.
No such thing as a typical day! I could be working with the Traffic Section administering a contract and overseeing construction or working with consultants to plan and design a highway rehabilitation project or working on province wide implementation new software. There are so many projects to get involved in!

3) What are you most proud of from your public service experience?
I was proud of being involved in an important project not long after I started my position. I was given the responsibility to produce an important position report about regional maintenance, Rout and Seal. After my research was complete I presented my recommendations to our senior managers.

4) What has surprised you the most about working for the OPS?
There are a lots of things that surprise me while working for the OPS. There are tons of opportunity to grow and build my skill sets, there is freedom to move within the organization, and the OPS has given me to chance to learn and work with experienced and knowledgeable people.

5) What advice do you have for a young professional who may be considering a career in the OPS?
I suggest to do your research and develop a career plan first since there are many career options in the OPS. Take advantage of training and learning programs available once you get in the OPS. There’s certainly flexibility and exposure to more than one job here. Consider the whole province – opportunity may be a short move away!