Apply By: Friday, June 20, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Technical Services Officer
Job ID:
230177
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Operations Division, Northwest Operations, Corporate Services
City:
Thunder Bay
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
2 Permanent
Job code:
12974 - District Eng Service Officer
Salary:
$1,346.28 - $1,692.30 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
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.
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:
About the job
In this role, you will:- plan, prepare tender and administer road maintenance and Regional contracts
- perform inspection 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
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
- 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.
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 Skills:
- you are proficient in using AutoCAD and computer software applications, email and internet access to complete reports and spreadsheets
Don't meet every qualification?
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!How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
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
Additional information:
Apply by:
Friday, June 20, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 2 English Permanent - Full Time, 615 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Schedule 3
Category:
Maintenance and Trades
Posted on:
Friday, June 6, 2025
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.
- T-MT-230177/25(2)
How to apply:
- You must apply online.
- 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.
- 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.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- 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.
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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