Are you customer-service driven with strong analytical and interpretive skills? Are you ready to play an important role in managing Ontario's highway corridor? Then consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Transportation, Corridor Management Section.
Positions available:• one temporary full-time position, up to 12 months
• one seasonal position, up to 42 weeks in duration
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Inspect highway corridor and ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and policies
• Review and evaluate permit applications and issue permits for corridor activities such as highway access, signing, encroachments and building and land use
• Coordinate utility relocations
• Work with internal and external stakeholders such ministry staff, municipalities, consultants, and the public
• Identify and resolve problems related to corridor management
Note: the successful candidate will be required to travel on a bi-weekly basis, within the region.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You have a valid Class "G" driver's licence to drive to various sites and meetings at locations that are remote for public transit
Technical Knowledge and Skills
You can:
• Apply knowledge of highway construction, utility relocation and land use planning processes
• Interpret and apply relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation
• Read and interpret highway and construction plans, reports, and site plans
Communication Skills
You have:
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with other staff and a wide range of external stakeholders such as, the public, utility companies, developers, municipalities and elected officials
• Written communication skills to prepare documents such as permits, correspondence and briefing notes
• Ability to provide advice and technical/legal information to clients who are unfamiliar with terminology
Analytical, Organizational and Computer Skills
You have:
• Proven analytical, evaluation and decision making skills to assess alternatives/permit applications, develop alternate options and recommend solutions
• Demonstrated planning, organizational and prioritization skills
• Proficiency with common software applications and databases, and word processing, spreadsheet and email software