Please note that this Job Ad has been marked as "Amended" as the posting strategy has been changed from "Restricted OPS within 125km" to "Open".
Bring your technical expertise and strong planning and contract management skills to the Ministry of Transportation, Operations Division, where your work will make a significant contribution to ensure the safety and quality of Ontario's transportation infrastructure.
In this role, you will:
- plan, monitor, direct and administer multi-year contracts related to the year round maintenance, repair and construction of transportation related facilities within a specified geographical area in an Area Maintenance Contract (AMC) environment;
- participate in the planning of maintenance, repair operations and construction activities;
- carry out inspections and monitoring, interpret contract plans and drawings, prepare work plans, costs, financial forecasts, expenditures and negotiations;
- monitor, direct and coordinate activities of staff and contractors
- 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 they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
- knowledge of road maintenance, inspection and repair in summer and winter conditions
- knowledge of road construction, practices, equipment and materials
- ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation such as Highway Traffic Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act
- knowledge of contract management and administration procedures, reporting requirements and documentation to assist in negotiations and solve problems
- ability to prepare cost estimates and interpret contract plans, documents and specifications
- ability to plan and lead activities within established timeframes
- supervisory skills to supervise staff and manage stakeholders in high pressure situations to resolve problems
- strong communication skills to effectively present information in a clear and concise manner
- proficient with various computer software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
