Job Description
If you are a professional engineer who relishes the idea of taking a lead role in managing the delivery of large and complex highway construction projects, consider joining our team with the Ministry of Transportation.
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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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
Delivering large and complex transportation projects, you will:
- manage external consultants
- work with senior management, municipalities, external stakeholders, and the public
- work cooperatively with other transportation professionals to develop programs for capital and expansion investments
- support the delivery of a regional capital program
- administer corridor investment planning activities
- provide technical engineering assessments
- ensure the protection of the ministry's interests
- resolve complex planning and engineering issues
- You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
- 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 s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
- You have knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil engineering related to highway engineering.
- You have working knowledge of related fields, including geotechnical, pavement design, structural, drainage, surveys, electrical, traffic, and construction practices.
- You have working knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to interpret and apply, related legislative acts (Environmental Assessment Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, Drainage Act, etc.).
- You have communication and presentation skills to make presentations and represent the ministry as an expert witness on engineering-related matters.
- You have relationship-building skills to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, senior officials and the public.
- You have written communication skills to prepare, write, edit and/or present complex materials.
- You can negotiate with external service providers and consultants.
- You have knowledge of project management techniques required to manage projects of moderate size and complexity, including working knowledge of Value Engineering techniques.
- You are able to identify problems and prepare reports and alternative recommendations on all engineering matters and technical matters.
- You are able to assess recommendations for technical adequacy and consistency with ministry policies.
- You have analytical and problem-solving skills to coordinate and develop infrastructure plans, conduct trade-off analysis, and produce listings of capital programs.
- You have strong analytical skills to prepare and recommend alternative designs balancing economic benefit, risk and environmental impact.
Address:- 2 Permanent - Full Time, 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region
Compensation Group: Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario
Understanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6
Category: Science and Engineering
Posted on: Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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