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Senior Systems Engineer
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Operations Division, Transportation User Services Branch, ITS Operations and Deployment Section
City:
St Catharines, Toronto
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
PE0304 - Barg-Eng 03 Systems (Automation/computer)
Salary:
$82,806.00 - $113,533.00 Per Year
Are you interested in providing senior systems engineering expertise in the full systems development life cycle of Intelligent Transportation Systems (from planning, design, development, and implementation, to systems integration, deployment, operation and maintenance)? If yes, please consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Transportation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• provide systems engineering leadership in managing complex Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) software development projects
• support the development and execution of system life-cycle replacement/enhancement strategies and plans to design and build new system
• liaise with internal stakeholders to analyze user/business requirements and translate them to technical systems requirements
• provide advisory and consultative services regarding equipment acquisition and implementation
• prepare various detailed engineering standards, program documentation, manuals, technical reports
NOTE:The location of the vacancy is at 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue, Toronto. However, pending the results of the competition, consideration will be given to the successful candidate to allow him/her to work out of the following MTO Offices (location will be based on the successful candidate's current home or work address and operational needs).
• 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue, Toronto or
• 301 St Paul St, St Catharines
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Technical Knowledge:
You have:
• knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of system engineering approaches in the design, development and implementation of new/enhanced Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and traffic/transportation system components
• knowledge of theories, principles and practices related to ITS and traffic/transportation management operations, and understanding of the planning, design and operation of ITS systems and services
• knowledge of the latest industry standards and latest technologies to ensure the planned systems' performance, integration and management meet the ministry's objectives and requirements
• knowledge of developing, implementing and maintaining application software specifically designed for the province-wide COMPASS System to ensure the provision of reliable, safe and cost-effective central computer services
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
You are able to:
• establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates and officials
• provide specialized technical expertise and advisory services
• communicate technology subject matter and present to senior management or business owners with clarify and concision
Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills:
You are able to:
• assess, accept, reject or amend design and other proposals
• assess consultant and supplier proposals
• resolve production system problems and performances by analysis, debugging, identifying the root cause and applying corrective maintenance
• review and resolve system integration-related issues to new device type, data source and technology
• review system proposals and analysis provided by internal and external clients/contractors/consultants
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region or 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region
Compensation Group:
Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Science and Engineering
Posted on:
Thursday, January 21, 2021
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, February 4, 2021 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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