Lead Operations Engineer

1 month ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ombudsman Ontario Full time

The Ministry of Transportation is looking for an individual who is interested in providing engineering, technical and contract management expertise to lead and coordinate the ministry's delivery of highway operations related to maintenance, minor capital construction programs and projects, and corridor management.


PLEASE NOTE:

  • This position requires frequent travel within the central region for meetings and site visits.
  • Due to operational needs and regular site visits, this position is required to work out of 159 Sir Williams Hearst Avenue North York, ON M3M 1J8. No alternate work locations will be considered for in-office days. The incumbent is expected to report in-person at this office a minimum of 3 days a week.
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:

  • lead and direct technical staff in the provision and coordination of engineering, technical, and contract management expertise
  • provide expert technical expertise to resolve complex and contentious issues, engineering problems, and contract disputes
  • lead and coordinate the review and development of recommendations for proposed change orders, claim settlements, and corridor management projects
  • lead, coordinate, and participate in negotiations with consultants, contractors, developers, and municipalities
  • lead, and coordinate end-to-end aspects of the delivery of complex medium to large-scale multi-disciplinary and multi-year projects and activities
How do I qualify?Mandatory

  • The positions require the successful candidates 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.
  • You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
Leadership Skills

  • You have leadership skills to effectively build and lead teams of technical staff and consultants representing various areas of expertise
  • You can identify and successfully resolve complex and contentious issues, including coordination of specialized engineering and technical requirements
  • You can provide engineering and contract management guidance and mentorship to colleagues to negotiate disputes and resolve issues
  • You can lead and coordinate end-to-end delivery of complex projects and activities
Civil Engineering and Technical Knowledge

  • You have knowledge of civil engineering theories, principles and practices applicable to design, construction, and maintenance of highway facilities
  • You have knowledge of highway corridor management and transportation and land use planning
  • You have knowledge of provincial acts and regulations applicable to highway construction, maintenance, and corridor management
  • You have knowledge of administrative and engineering policies, procedures and standards governing highway design, construction, maintenance and contract administration
Contract and Financial Management Knowledge and Skills

  • You have knowledge of contract management policies, procedures and practices to administer construction and maintenance contracts and consultant assignments
  • You have knowledge of contract claims and contract law/principles to negotiate and resolve contract disputes/claims
  • You have knowledge of financial and administrative procedures / processes and procurement policies, procedures, and practices
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

  • You have analytical skills to assess and resolve complex and multi-faceted contentious engineering and contractual issues
  • You can research and synthesize information to develop recommendations on complex engineering and contract management matters
  • You can identify and mitigate impacts to provincial highways associated with complex proposals
  • You can evaluate conformance to ministry requirements and adopt or modify existing methods and/or procedures to develop alternative solutions
Communication and Relationship Management Skills

  • You have communication skills to communicate persuasively and tactfully with senior representatives of the ministry, other ministries, governments, developers, public utility companies, contractors, consultants, municipal officials, other agencies and the public
  • You can develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders
  • You can prepare and present complex technical and sensitive materials to obtain endorsements for recommended proposals
  • You can discuss controversial or sensitive issues with high degree of political acumen

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