Bring your technical expertise in road maintenance and strong planning and contract management skills to the Ministry of Transportation. Here your work will make a significant contribution to ensure the safety and quality of Ontario's transportation infrastructure.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• administer area maintenance contracts related to maintenance and repair of transportation related facilities, ensuring work is completed to contract documents and specifications
• monitor the contractors' delivery of maintenance and repair operations
• ensure contractors maintain work records
• monitor financial forecasts and expenditures
• provide analytical support to ensure effective delivery and value for money

NOTE: The headquarters of the vacancy are at 1100 Main St, Ignace; however, pending the results of the competition, consideration will be given to the successful candidate to allow them to work out of 1100 Main St, Ignace or 479 Government Rd, Dryden.

The position will require:

• frequent travel to remote work locations
• occasional after hours and weekend work, including working alone
• working outside and walking on rough terrain (e.g. walking into a ditch as part of an inspection)

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• 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.

Road Maintenance and Construction Knowledge

• You have an understanding of road maintenance, inspection and repair in summer and winter conditions
• You have practical knowledge of road construction, practices, equipment and materials

Legislative and Contract Management Knowledge

• You can interpret and apply various acts and regulations such as the Highway Traffic Act and the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act
• You have thorough knowledge and skills in contract administration

Supervisory and Planning Skills

• You have proven ability to plan and lead activities within established timeframes
• You can supervise staff and manage stakeholders in high pressure situations

Communication, Negotiation and Computer Skills

• You have demonstrated negotiation, oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with contractors and the public
• You have working knowledge computers and various software applications such as word-processing, spreadsheets, databases and e-mail

Additional Information:

Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures, including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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