Senior Project Engineer

The Regional Operations Division (ROD) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is accountable for the implementation and delivery of provincial resource management policy and programs on local and regional levels.

We are looking for motivated individuals to provide civil engineering, contract administration, project management and water resource management services.

We currently have the following vacancies:
• 2 Permanent at 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, Northeast Region
• 1 Permanent at 435 South James Street, Thunder Bay, Northwest Region
However, pending the results of the competition, consideration will be given to the successful candidate to allow him/her to work out of one of the following District Offices (depending on the location of the successful candidate and operational needs):
•Northeast Region: South Porcupine, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, North Bay, Kirkland Lake, Cochrane, Hearst, Chapleau, Wawa
•Northwest Region: Thunder Bay, Kenora, Sioux Lookout, Fort Frances, Dryden, Nipigon
Due to COVID-19, remote work arrangements are currently in effect. However, attendance at the office will be required from time to time or as needed..

About the OPS

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is one of the largest employers in the province, employing more than 60,000 people. Every day, we are modernizing government operations and improving public services. We have a wide range of meaningful and rewarding career opportunities in communities across Ontario. We welcome new ideas and new people, encourage learning and development, and reward achievement. No matter the position, we live the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness.

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
•Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements including flexible hours, telework (remote work), compressed work week, or job sharing (if applicable)
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• provide support to the Ministry's water management program (e.g. regulation of private dams under the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act by inputting and enforcing policy and guidelines)
• inspect and report on the condition of a portfolio of over 300 dams, bridges and other infrastructure
• lead environmental assessment and design studies to upgrade Crown - owned infrastructure to provincial standards
• prepare tenders
• administer contracts with consulting engineering firms and contractors
• manage construction projects

How do I qualify?

Mandatory requirements:

• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• 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 s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Technical Expertise and Project Management Skills:

• You have demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of civil engineering design and construction practices as applied to resource management such as hydrology and hydraulics, dam, bridges, flood control, shoreline development, docks, and erosion control.
• You have applied knowledge of project management principles, methodologies and practices to provide project management services for capital construction projects.

Analytical Skills:

• You have demonstrated interpretative and problem-solving skills to review engineering aspects of development proposals, watercourse alterations, and flood emergency plans.
• You have proven ability to interpret and apply relevant federal and provincial legislation, regulations, technical guidelines and procedures to carry out detailed design, review or approval of hydropower facilities, dams, bridges, or shoreline protection projects.

Communication, Presentation and Consultative Skills:

• You can exhibit effective communication skills to provide engineering advice and legal testimony, and handle inquiries from staff and the public.
• You have demonstrated ability to prepare high-level written materials such as ministry comments and positions, briefing notes and correspondence on technical engineering issues.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, October 23, 2020 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.