SENIOR DESIGNER - AMENDED

We are looking for an outstanding individual to join our multi-disciplinary team in the preparation of preliminary and detail designs, planning and design reports, and contract packages required for the multi-year capital construction program.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:
• assemble, investigate and analyze data to determine and develop the recommended design for new construction and rehabilitation/reconstruction of highways and/or planning of roadway improvements
• liaise with relevant internal Sections/Offices and external agencies regarding the technical input for contract requirements and coordinating information into the project
• provide technical advice and support to project managers/engineers in the development of project scope, schedule and costs, in consultant acquisition and management and reviewing corridor management issues
• prepare and/or review contract drawings and documents for the construction of transportation projects which are both biddable and constructable by assembling standards and specifications relative to the project
• prepare various documents, reports, plans, estimates and presentation material
• provide leadership, direction and training to junior staff and other staff on temporary assignment to the section in the completion of planning and design projects and tasks.

How do I qualify?

Technical knowledge:

• You have knowledge of civil engineering technology, highway planning and design, construction practices and related technical disciplines, such as geotechnical, survey, drainage, hydrology, environmental, traffic engineering.
• You have proficiency with highway design computer applications to prepare preliminary design and detail design contract packages, including computer aided drawing and design (CADD), and highway design systems.
• You have knowledge of mathematics related to highway geometric design and estimation practices to prepare contract packages that are both biddable and constructible.
• You can interpret and apply related legislation, standards, directives, policies, and specifications.
• You have knowledge of consultant acquisition procedures, assignments/agreements and management.

Analytical and organizational skills:

• You have well developed research, investigative, analytical and evaluative skills to develop and assess technical alternatives.
• You have sound judgement skills to determine relevant data and respond to issues.
• You have organizational skills to coordinate own work activities and those of assigned junior staff.

People skills:

• You have oral communication skills and can explain technical aspects of specific work projects.
• You can build and maintain effective working relationships.
• You can liaise with stakeholders on matters related to work project issues.
• You have written communication skills to prepare reports, write letters and prepare presentation materials.

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 Thursday, February 28, 2013 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.