Apply By: Monday, July 31, 2017 11:59 pm EDT
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TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Provincial Highways Management
Position(s) language:
English
Job code:
12974 - District Eng Service Officer
Salary:
$1,155.03 - $1,451.89 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
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:
• organize, plan and direct activities required to perform road, bridge and culvert construction and maintenance for various Provincial Highways, Unincorporated Areas, including Local Roads Board roads and 50/50 road agreements
• develop work programs for road construction and maintenance projects, in consultation with stakeholders
• carry out inspection on contracts to ensure contract quality and safety requirements are met and programs are delivered
• provide contract management and administration and technical support to contractors
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• Valid Class G driver's licence and acceptable driving record.
Technical knowledge:
• demonstrated knowledge and experience in road construction and maintenance practices, standards, policies and procedures
• knowledge and experience in contract administration, tendering, budgeting, forecasting and expenditure control
• knowledge of construction safety methods and practices
Analytical and communication skills:
• proven analytical, evaluative and decision making skills to assess alternatives and recommend solutions, and the ability to provide direction to field personnel, contractors and ministry agents
• proven interpersonal and communication skills
Technical skills:
• ability to read and interpret contract documents, plans, drawings and specifications
• demonstrated mathematical skills in order to complete accurate calculations and estimates and work program budgets
• ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and acts such as the Local Roads Boards Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act to provide advice
Other skills:
• computer skills and proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and email software
• demonstrated planning, organizational and analytical skills
Apply by:
Monday, July 31, 2017 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Maintenance and Trades
Posted on:
Monday, July 17, 2017
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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