Technical Services Officer

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.

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:
• 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.