Bring your technical expertise in road maintenance and strong planning and contract management skills to the Ministry of Transportation. Here your work will make a significant contribution to ensure the safety and quality of Ontario's transportation infrastructure.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• administer area maintenance contracts related to maintenance and repair of transportation related facilities, ensuring work is completed to contract documents and specifications
• monitor the contractors' delivery of maintenance and repair operations
• ensure contractors maintain work records
• monitor financial forecasts and expenditures
• provide analytical support to ensure effective delivery and value for money
The position will require:
• frequent travel to remote work locations
• occasional after hours and weekend work, including working alone
• working outside and walking on rough terrain (e.g. walking into a ditch as part of an inspection)
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• 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 have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
Road Maintenance and Construction Knowledge
• You have an understanding of road maintenance, inspection and repair in summer and winter conditions
• You have practical knowledge of road construction, practices, equipment and materials
Legislative and Contract Management Knowledge
• You can interpret and apply various acts and regulations such as the Highway Traffic Act and the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act
• You have thorough knowledge and skills in contract administration
Supervisory and Planning Skills
• You have proven ability to plan and lead activities within established timeframes
• You can supervise staff and manage stakeholders in high pressure situations
Communication, Negotiation and Computer Skills
• You have demonstrated negotiation, oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with contractors and the public
• You have working knowledge computers and various software applications such as word-processing, spreadsheets, databases and e-mail
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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