Bring your contract administration and leadership skills to this unique opportunity as an Electrical Coordinator with the Operations Division, Ministry of Transportation.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role
Please note that the successful candidate may be offered to work out of one of the following office locations:
• 1927 Kipling Avenue in Toronto
• 1200 South Service Road in Winona
About the job
Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent will:
• Assess electrical, intelligent transportation systems and advance traffic management needs;
• Direct/monitor employees and contractors in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical/ITS/ATMS systems, facilities and tunnel electrical system components;
• Inspect and audit electrical/ITS/ATMS contracts, area maintenance contracts and manage third party maintenance agreements;
• Review electrical/ITS/ATMS designs, provide reports and attend technical review meetings on behalf of the ministry;
• Provide technical advice and recommendations on electrical/ITS/ATMS matters;
• Serve on various committees and task forces as required.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You possess a Certified Maintenance/Construction Electrician (309A) or Industrial Electrician (442A) under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act.
• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
Technical Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of maintenance requirements associated with highway electrical and ITS/ATMS devices and their support structures
• You have knowledge of traffic management principles (related to signing, painting, illumination, traffic control devices etc.) and knowledge of highway construction principles
• You have knowledge in contract administration and administrative procedures, reporting and documentation
• You have knowledge of financial control principles to prepare detailed cost estimates, verify contractor payment certificates and monitor work Change Order expenditures
Legislative Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of applying functionally related legislation and regulations, policies, directives and specifications related to installation/ repair of electrical equipment
• You have knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Code and its application
Communication, Interpersonal and Analytical Skills:
• You have interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to deal with staff, deal effectively with contractors and general public
• You have persuasion/presentation skills to introduce new ideas
• You have negotiation and collaboration skills to negotiate changes to contracts
• You have analytical and problem solving skills to assess engineering and construction and maintenance issues having financial impacts
Computer Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of computer and standard desktop software applications (e.g. MS Office, MS Project) and industry specific software
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: