Embrace a career in the public service with the Ministry of Transportation's entry-level Transportation Technician initiative.
About the job
In this role, 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:
• Depending on work assignment, work hours may occur outside of normal business hours, during nights and on weekends.
• Travel within the region and temporary relocation may be required. For additional information on regional boundaries, please click
here.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory:
• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid 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.
Technical Knowledge and 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 and estimating quantities
• You have computer skills, including AutoCAD to prepare computerized designs, plans, statistics 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 statistics 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