Senior Asset Management Engineer

We are seeking an enthusiastic, results-oriented individual whose engineering expertise and data management skills will help the division's investment planning team deliver on key objectives.

The Ministry of Transportation continues to enhance and improve its decision-making processes in order to efficiently and effectively manage the provincial highway network.

Please Note: Alternate work locations may be considered

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What can I expect to do in this role?In this role, you will:
• provide engineering advice and support for the division's multi-year planning process and investment decision-making for the capital construction program, including pavement and structural rehabilitation and highway expansion projects
• manage projects and consultants: develop and administer contract documents such as terms of reference, statement of work, budget, project plan, deliverables, agreements, quality and invoices; in particular, manage the consultant contract for maintenance of the division's Asset Management System (AMS)
• provide engineering advice and support for the ministry's asset management program, including guidance on infrastructure data collection, management and analysis, and work with a variety of internal (Regions and Provincial Offices) and external (e.g., MOI, MND) stakeholders
• conduct analyses of asset management data, identify rehabilitation needs and potential business impacts, and make recommendations to senior management
• assist in the implementation of constrained investment plans, MTO's annual budget submission to central agencies, and performance measures across the Division
• participate as a team member on a broad variety of cross-functional, cross-divisional and inter-ministerial technical task groups and project teams to promote effective management of assets

Note: Alternative work arrangements may be considered, based on operational feasibility.

How do I qualify?Mandatory• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).

Demonstrated knowledge:• You have advanced knowledge of highway engineering theories and practices related to planning, design, construction, rehabilitation, maintenance and operation.
• You have knowledge of asset management principles and processes, including needs assessment, prioritization, optimization and life cycle costing.
• You have knowledge in the application of state-of-the-art computer technology, software and data management techniques to maintain, extract, analyze and report information related to highway infrastructure.

Analytical and organizational skills:• You have proven analytical and evaluative skills to review technical data, policies and reports, draw conclusions and provide recommendations, including financial implications.
• You have planning and organizational skills to support the Ministry's asset management program, including capital needs analysis for the Annual Strategic Planning Process (SPP).

Communication and interpersonal skills:• You have interpersonal skills to lead, consult, promote and support partnerships among stakeholders and staff.
• You have written communication skills to prepare guidelines, reports, correspondence, briefing notes, and detailed project proposals.
• You have oral communication skills to provide technical advice and training, and to participate on committees and task forces.

Additional Information:

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Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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.

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