The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is seeking a civil engineer to provide engineering, technical and administrative guidance on transportation projects of a small size and complexity, or participate in medium-size projects, and ensure the provision of a safe provincial transportation system.
About the Branch
The Design and Engineering Branch provides provincial oversight to the design and engineering program, through project delivery teams and subject matter expertise in environmental, geotechnical, structural, electrical, pre-contract traffic engineering, geomatics and property functions that support project planning, design and delivery.
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About the job
In this role, you will:
• Manage the timely delivery of complex planning and design projects undertaken both in-house and by external consultants
• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams for preliminary and detailed design of highway improvements
• Interact with ministry management, municipalities, external agencies and the public
• Provide engineering and technical advice and direction to design staff, management, consultants and construction staff
• Protect ministry interests on land development proposals adjacent to transportation corridors
Note:The headquarters of the vacancy are at 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue, Toronto; however, pending the results of the competition, consideration will be given to the successful candidate to allow them to work out of any MTO Head Office or Regional Office (location will be based on the successful candidate's current home or work address and operational needs).
• Head Offices: Downsview and St. Catharines
• Regional Offices: Central Region – Downsview; Eastern Region – Kingston; Northeastern Region – North Bay; Northwestern Region – Thunder Bay; Western Region – London
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• 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 a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
Technical Skills:
You have:
• Knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil engineering related to highway engineering to provide engineering, technical and administrative guidance on transportation in-house and external consultant projects.
• Knowledge of economic principles and budgeting to administer feasibility studies.
• Knowledge of consultant management principles and procedures to coordinate and oversee the acquisition, monitoring and evaluation of service providers in the delivery of engineering assignments.
• Knowledge of related legislative acts such as Environmental Assessment Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act and Drainage Act to ensure adherence of designs.
Communication, Presentation and Relationship-Building Skills:
You have:
• Communication and presentation skills to make presentations and represent the ministry on engineering and technical matters.
• Relationship-building skills to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, senior officials and the public.
• Written communication skills to prepare ministerial correspondence responding to public inquiries and briefing notes for the Minister.
Project Management Skills and Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of project management techniques to manage projects of small and medium size and complexity.
• You are able to provide engineering, technical and administrative advice/guidance to junior staff and consultants.
• You can provide guidance on the acquisition, monitoring and evaluation of service providers in the delivery of engineering assignments.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
You are able to:
• Assess engineering designs, proposals, contract drawings and documents to prepare special provisions and standards against established standards and guidelines.
• Review proposals to determine their viability and oversee project budgets to ensure project parameters are met.
• Review, and analyze information data, identify issues that have direct impact on public safety, natural/social environment, engineering design standards and cost, and provide engineering solutions.