Embrace a career in the public service with the Ministry of Transportation's entry-level Transportation Technician initiative.
About the job
You will:
• Receive practical, multi-functional learning experiences through rotational assignments as ministry determines in many technical disciplines including construction, highway design, maintenance, traffic, surveys;
• Work independently and as a team member;
• Benefit from on-the-job and classroom training;
• Work with state-of-the-art technology;
• Enjoy career development opportunities with offices across the province and competitive salaries and benefits.
For additional information, please visit our web page for the
Transportation Technician Initiative.
Note:
• Shift work, travel within the region and temporary relocation to area offices located in Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, New Liskeard or Huntsville are a requirement of this position.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
Knowledge and Technical Skills:
• You have demonstrated knowledge of highway engineering design, maintenance and contract administration (normally acquired through a diploma in civil engineering technology or related experience).
• You have math skills to complete calculations in engineering survey, design calculation and estimating quantities.
• You have computer skills, including AutoCAD to prepare computerized designs/ plans/ stats and word processing/spreadsheet software to produce variety of correspondence, reports and presentations.
Analytical Skills:
• You have demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to assess data, clarify data integrity, identify design/construction problems, analyze traffic capacity and collision stats and recommend solutions/modifications as required.
Communication Skills
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills to explain ministry standards/design requirements to other technical areas and contract administrators, to discuss maintenance problems and emergency road situations.
• You have interpersonal skills to work with other project members in a team environment.