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Quality Assurance Officer
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Eastern Region Quality Assurance Office
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
2 Permanent, 1 Temporary - up to 12 months with possible extension
Job code:
12938 - Quality Assurance Officer
Salary:
$1,154.95 - $1,423.34 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Would you enjoy using your background in highway design and construction in a great working environment? If you have knowledge and experience with highway engineering materials, and would like some travel to job sites, this role with the Operations Office will be of interest to you!
About the job
In this position, your role will include:
- Monitoring and reporting on quality assurance and inspection activities on highway construction sites
- Monitoring consultant testing laboratories
- Providing technical expertise to Operations Office and Consultant field staff.
What you bring to the team
Your technical skills and knowledge will include:
- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering materials applicable to highway construction, including a sound knowledge of highway construction standards & specifications
- Inspection practices
- Demonstrated understanding of, and concern for quality standards
- Sampling, testing and performance of highway construction materials (normally acquired through a diploma in civil engineering technology or related field and/or work experience) to collect and analyze data, prepare and evaluate reports and resolve issues that deviate from accepted standards and practices.
Your interpersonal skills will include:
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with staff, contractors and the public.
Your other essential skills will include:
- Demonstrated working knowledge of common computer software and applications
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and contribute to effectively resolving problems
- Planning, organizing and coordinating skills, with ability to prioritize effectively
- Demonstrated integrity and flexibility in work demeanor.
Mandatory:
- Minimum G2 driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario
- Occasional overnight travel is required.
Apply by:
Monday, June 3, 2013 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region
- 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 1355 Counter Blvd., Kingston, East Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Science and Engineering
Posted on:
Friday, May 17, 2013
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.
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