MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR

Bring your technical expertise in road maintenance and strong planning and contract management skills to the Ministry of Transportation where your work will make a significant contribution to ensure the safety and quality of Ontario's transportation infrastructure.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• administer area maintenance contracts related to maintenance and repair of transportation related facilities, ensuring work is completed to contract documents and specifications
• monitor the contractors' delivery of maintenance and repair operations
• ensure contractors maintain work records
• monitor financial forecasts and expenditures
• provide analytical support to ensure effective delivery and value for money

How do I qualify?

Mandatory:

- valid Ontario class 'G' driver's licence to travel throughout the assigned territory

Road Maintenance and Construction Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of the practices, procedures and standards related to the inspection and maintenance of roads, both during the summer and winter seasons
• You have demonstrated knowledge of the repair of roads, including drainage systems
• You have working knowledge of road construction practices, techniques, equipment and material
• You have an understanding of the deterioration process of roads, sufficient to assess and determine the appropriateness of repair technique and timing

Contract Management Knowledge and Skills:

• You have knowledge of contract management and administration procedures, reporting requirements and documentation
• You have the ability to prepare cost estimates for proposed work
• You can read and interpret contract plans, documents and specifications to assist in negotiations and solve problems

Supervisory and Planning Skills:

• you have proven ability to plan and lead activities within established timeframes
• You have the ability to supervise staff and manage stakeholders in high pressure situations

Communication, Negotiation and Computer Skills:

• You demonstrate negotiation, oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with contractors and the public
• You have working knowledge of computers and various software applications such as word-processing, spreadsheets, databases and e-mail

Knowledge of Legislation:

• You have the ability to interpret and apply various acts and regulations such as the Highway Traffic Act and the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, August 31, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.