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Head, Operational Services
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Provincial Highways Management
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
TEN20 - Engineering & Surv Supp TM-20
Salary:
$73,462.00 - $94,299.00 Per Year
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.
What can I expect to do in this role?
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.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• 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
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 615 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region
Compensation Group:
Management Compensation Plan
Schedule:
6
Category:
Management and General
Posted on:
Friday, September 30, 2016
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, October 17, 2016 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.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
