Head, Operational Services

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Here is an opportunity for career advancement: lead a wide variety of programs and a dynamic team in a changing environment. If you can build business improvements and align the optimum use of resources to build objectives, you will be interested in this position - bring your maintenance, construction and contract expertise to this progressive role.

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About the job

In this role, you will:
• Manage, coach and inspire staff
• Direct the traffic operation centre.
• Direct and coordinate the delivery of part of the region's construction program, including contract preparation and administration, and tendering.
• Coordinate emergency plans within the region and with external stakeholders.
• Ensure material and staff resources are utilized efficiently.
• Liaise with municipalities and other stakeholders.
• Monitor allocated funds to ensure that programs and projects are delivered within budget.
• Conduct or participate in special projects.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Valid class G Ontario drivers' licence

Leadership Skills

• You can foster an inclusive work environment with employees and stakeholders
• You have experience managing a team of professional staff delivering results
• You have expertise in structuring, organizing and managing and direct staff, plan and organize work
• Demonstrated skills in managing financial budgets and human resources, including labour relations issues

Highway Operations Knowledge

• You have knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of civil engineering and knowledge of design, construction and maintenance procedures
• You have knowledge of legislation and regulations related to infrastructure improvement, highway operations, drainage works, and municipalities and unincorporated areas
• You have knowledge of emergency practices and procedures and public safety issues

Communication and Stakeholder Relations Skills

• You have demonstrated written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• You have experience building and maintaining relationship across the organization as well as external partners in order to gather input and build consensus and deliver on priorities
• You can resolve disputes regarding contentious issues including those related to design, construction and funding programs

Essential Skills

• You have planning, organizational and administrative skills to assess implications of ministry policies, to plan, co-ordinate and implement a diverse range of programs

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Additional information:

Note:

• N-MT-96212/16

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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.