Ready to take your engineering expertise to the next level?Step into the dynamic world of construction and make an impact on major transportation infrastructure projects! This is your chance to lead quality assurance initiatives, tackle complex challenges, and shape the future of Ontario's highways, all while paving the way for your own career growth.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• plan, direct and implement a Regional Quality Assurance Program in support of numerous complex transportation infrastructure projects
• work to ensure compliance with various administrative, engineering, and quality requirements;
• provide expert technical advice to resolve major and/or contentious engineering and construction issues;
• coordinate and supervise activities/duties carried out by professional and technical staff
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements:
• You currently have accreditation as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian Province or Territory, and you will obtain a Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) license as a condition of accepting this position.
• You possess a valid driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidates providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
Leadership, Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
You:
• are able to supervise and direct the activities of field staff and consultant services and deliver on results
• have interpersonal skills to connect with colleagues, associates and officials to develop and maintain good working relationships
• are able to provide specialized technical advice and direction in quality assurance matters in a clear and effective manner.
Technical Knowledge:
You have:
• practical knowledge in applying the theory, principles and practices of civil engineering (geotechnical, structural, transportation, construction) applicable to highway construction.
• knowledge of highway materials testing, design and construction to comment on consultant designs and provide advice and assistance to senior staff.
• knowledge of project and contract management practices, ministry policies, directives and standards to coordinate the regional QA process.
Research, Evaluation and Judgement Skills:
• You have research, evaluation and judgement skills to investigate issues related to engineering materials' performance and recommend remedial action as well as provide input to design projects, policy and regional administration.
Communication Skills
You have:
• oral communication skills to provide advice, explain requirements of policies and procedures, and give presentations/training sessions to staff and service providers
• written communication skills to prepare various documents and reports
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: