Technical Services Officer (Seasonal)

If you have a varied and extensive background in road maintenance and construction, and are service-oriented, then consider this opportunity to advance your career with the Ministry of Transportation.

Note: This is a Seasonal position where the successful candidate will work 36.25 hours per week and must have the ability to work shifts on weekends and holidays as per schedule.

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.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

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.

What can I expect to do in this role?In this role, you will:
• plan, prepare tenders and administer road maintenance and Regional contracts
• perform inspections and administration, including warranty requirements for highway Regional contracts, including In Scope Minor Capital contained in the Area Maintenance Contract
• provide technical and administrative support to ensure contract delivery

How do I qualify?Mandatory:• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Technical expertise:• You have demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles related to highway construction, maintenance, and road design.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of contract preparation, tendering practices, administration and the monitoring of warranties throughout the duration of a contract.
• You have knowledge of relevant legislation and policies pertaining to the preparation of tenders, contract administration and contract payments.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and acts to provide advice to stakeholders.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of construction safety methods and practices.
• You have the ability to read and interpret contract documents and plans.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of financial reporting procedures to maintain records, monitor budgets and forecast expenditures.

Analytical, evaluative and decision-making skills:• You have the demonstrated knowledge to review, recommend and identify road rehabilitation alternatives.
• You have proven analytical, evaluation and decision-making skills to assess alternatives, evaluate tender submissions and recommend technical solutions.

Communication and interpersonal skills:• You have proven communication and interpersonal skills to use tact and diplomacy when interacting with both internal and external stakeholders.
• You have proven technical writing skills to produce technical reports, correspondence, specifications and contract documents.
• You can establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• You can negotiate design and contract language on behalf of the ministry in a productive and constructive manner.

Computer proficiency:• You have proven computer skills and proficiency with computer software applications to create contract documents, reports and spreadsheets that support an engineering environment.

Additional Information:

Note:

• T-MT-222580/24

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

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.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

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.

Note: The only website where you can apply on-line for positions with the Ontario Public Service is http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca

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