Do you have solid skills and knowledge of highway planning and design? If so, bring your experience to support this challenging role.
About the job
Working with a dynamic team, you will:
• assist in the production of design projects by interpreting data and determining extent of design work, preparing contract documentation and preparing correspondence and reports
• make highway design recommendations related to such elements as horizontal and vertical alignment layouts, etc.
• carry out detailed design drainage studies
• use computer software to prepare roadway designs and related plans
• assist in preparing final contract and tender documents
• calculate quantities and cost estimates
• support senior designers and project management staff in reviewing corridor management issues
Please note: fieldwork is a requirement of this position
What you bring to the team
Technical Skills
• You have demonstrated knowledge with civil engineering in the application of highway planning, design and construction to assist in the delivery of the capital construction program.
• You have solid mathematical abilities to do estimations.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You have communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders and to prepare written documents.
Analytical Skills
• You have analytical and evaluative skills to assess designs and develop alternatives.
Computer Skills
• You are proficient with computer applications, including computer aided drawing and design (CADD), and highway design systems.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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