Operations Technologist

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will provide advanced supervisory and technical support for the delivery of Departmental programs, with key responsibilities in the areas of budget control, financial reporting and program development, roadside management and development control, administration of maintenance contracts, implementation and upkeep of information technologies, and supervision of technical support staff. To fulfill these responsibilities, you will need supervisory skills, a broad background in financial and contract administration, familiarity with highway construction and maintenance procedures and generally acceptable practices, and a complete knowledge and understanding of Departmental policies, practices and operating guidelines as well as applicable sections of provincial and federal Acts and Regulations. You must be able to recognize and react to growth pressures and local sensitivities within the context of Departmental policy and applicable legislative framework and may be called upon to represent the Department at various planning, budgeting, development, appeal and review meetings with developers, contractors, local municipalities, planning authorities, provincial agencies, and the general public. You will focus on budget control and financial accountability, improved planning, operation, management and safety of the provincial highway network, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness through partnerships and facilitation of economic development and growth in the province.

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Collecting, verifying, analyzing, and submitting budget expenditure information on a monthly basis to account for the use of public resources in a timely fashion and to assist the Operations Manager with overall program budget control and timing of project releases. Arranging, verifying, quantifying, and submitting data supporting annual budgeting and programming requirements and forwarding project expenditure approval requests in a timely fashion to assist the Department with longer term budgetary and programming plans and to ensure that funding is in place for current projects to be undertaken by Maintenance Contract Inspectors and others. Conducting site inspections of proposed and in-progress developments. Reviewing, preparing recommendations, and tracking hay permit applications. Providing technical support in the area of maintenance contract administration to ensure consistent interpretation and application of maintenance contract specifications, to ensure maintenance contractors are treated fairly, and to ensure they receive timely payment for that to which they are entitled. Supervising the technical services work unit to co-ordinate technical support services for internal and external clients, to provide support for training and development of skills and to foster an environment based on teamwork. Providing technical leadership in the area of Information Technology and organizing data management activities to ensure that up-to-date information and information management tools are available to staff in their day-to-day activities.

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To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to explain technical concepts or details in precise, simple terms that can be understood by non-technical clients. The ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret technical engineering drawings, reports and circumstances and make decisions or recommend solutions under pressure. Tact, fairness and firmness to communication (orally and in writing) efficiently and effectively with the public. The ability to be self-directed, with good organizational and time management skills. The ability to supervise and lead the technical services work unit, and contribute to the overall performance of the team.

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