If you have a varied and extensive background in road maintenance and construction, and are service-oriented, then consider this opportunity to advance your career with the Ministry of Transportation.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• plan, prepare tenders and administer road maintenance and Regional contracts
• perform inspections and administration, including warranty requirements for highway Regional contracts, including In Scope Minor Capital contained in the Area Maintenance Contract
• provide technical and administrative support to ensure contract delivery
What you bring to the team
Mandatory:
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
Technical expertise:
• You have demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles related to highway construction, maintenance, and road design.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of contract preparation, tendering practices, administration and the monitoring of warranties throughout the duration of a contract.
• You have knowledge of relevant legislation and policies pertaining to the preparation of tenders, contract administration and contract payments.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and acts to provide advice to stakeholders.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of construction safety methods and practices.
• You have the ability to read and interpret contract documents and plans.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of financial reporting procedures to maintain records, monitor budgets and forecast expenditures.
Analytical, evaluative and decision-making skills:
• You have the demonstrated knowledge to review, recommend and identify road rehabilitation alternatives.
• You have proven analytical, evaluation and decision-making skills to assess alternatives, evaluate tender submissions and recommend technical solutions.
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• You have proven communication and interpersonal skills to use tact and diplomacy when interacting with both internal and external stakeholders.
• You have proven technical writing skills to produce technical reports, correspondence, specifications and contract documents.
• You can establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• You can negotiate design and contract language on behalf of the ministry in a productive and constructive manner.
Computer proficiency:
• You have proven computer skills and proficiency with computer software applications to create contract documents, reports and spreadsheets that support an engineering environment.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: