TECHNICAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR

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Are you a strong leader driven by attention to detail and quality of work in relation to road design and highway construction? If so, consider this opportunity to join our dynamic leadership team with the Ministry of Transportation in the northeast region.

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About the job

As the Technical Services Supervisor, you will:

• provide supervision, leadership and direction to the Technical Services functional group
• organize and direct the activities for Minor Capital, Environmental, and Facilities projects, as well as the coordination of utility relocations within the roadway rights-of-way
• provide technical liaison to Regional and Head Office staff, Municipalities, Ministries, the public and outside agencies

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What you bring to the team

Technical knowledge:

• demonstrated knowledge of road design, construction, maintenance and preservation strategies, contract preparation, tendering, and contract administration
• proven ability to develop, deliver and monitor annual work plans and budgets for Minor Capital, Environmental, and Facilities programs
• demonstrated knowledge of road maintenance, rehabilitation methods, standards and specifications
• knowledge of drainage and road aging behaviour
• knowledge of corridor management practices to coordinate the relocation of utilities

Management skills:

• proven supervisory skills and experience leading a team in achieving organizational strategic directions and goals
• well-developed communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to prepare briefing notes, correspondence and business cases
• demonstrated ability to plan, organize, determine and monitor priorities and set individual assignments for staff members
• proven ability to liaise and establish relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups

Technical skills:

• demonstrated ability to make recommendations and prepare effective proposals to resolve issues
• ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies, procedures, specifications and standards
• demonstrated knowledge and abilities to apply financial, forecasting and accounting practices

Other:

• working knowledge of computer software such as word processing, databases and spreadsheets

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Additional information:

Note:

• N-MT-48488/12

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.