Transportation Enforcement Officer

Do you have a passion for road safety, protecting and serving the public? Are you eager to join the front line of commercial vehicle compliance? If so, the Transportation Enforcement Officer is a rewarding career opportunity with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), an organization that values diversity and inclusion.

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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• Interact with members of the public and drivers from diverse backgrounds to promote safe operation of commercial vehicles on the Province's highways
• Perform detailed inspections and examinations of commercial vehicles and verify compliance with legislative requirements
• Enforce the application of those requirements by determining the appropriate action in cases where the drivers and/- or vehicles are not in compliance
• Compile reports, gather evidence and information for prosecution and act as a Crown witness
• Provide information and advice to stakeholders and educate drivers and the public on the legislative requirements and policies related to transportation safety

Note: These positions require working alone or in a team environment on rotating 24/7 shifts, including weekends/statutory holidays. You must be able to conduct inspections of drivers and vehicles, operate weight equipment, utilize ramps and inspect vehicles in all weather conditions.

• 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 s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You must be able to successfully complete MTO training courses, including defensive tactics and Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) training.
• You must possess oral French language skills at the advanced level (bilingual position(s) only). Proficiency level will be verified by an Ontario Public Service approved evaluator.

• You have the ability to collect and critically evaluate information to make timely, objective decisions.
• You are able to consider organizational goals and the implications of decisions.
• You have the ability to identify and assess compliance with legislation and regulations and determine appropriate corrective actions to meet regulatory requirements.

• You are able to conduct yourself according to high moral and ethical principles in all situations.
• You are capable of ensuring organizational standards for work quality are met and understand the importance of your work in relation to the public trust.
• You are able to monitor and evaluate your work quality and processes against policies, standards and regulations to ensure principles are upheld.

• You possess the ability to develop and maintain respectful, ethical, and trusting relationships with all people.
• You recognize the advantages of working with others and can interact with contacts within internal and external networks effectively.
• You have experience developing and maintaining harmonious relationships using effective interpersonal skills to establish rapport and credibility in all interactions with diverse internal and external clients and are able to respond in an appropriate and professional manner.

• You have the ability to use the appropriate enforcement approaches, based on the situation, to influence and persuade others to comply with legislation.
• You are able to accurately interpret, apply and enforce policies, procedures and legislation, and relay information to others.
• You use communication, persuasion, or negotiation skills to convince others to adopt a specific course of action to achieve compliance.

• You are able to perceive a conflict accurately and objectively, evaluate potential courses of action and their implications, and implement them. Effectively achieves organizational goals while minimizing risk.
• You have proven ability to maintain composure and adjust behaviour and communication skills to suit the individual and situation and to defuse situations when required.
• You are able to remain objective and professional when dealing with personality conflicts or conflicting agendas.

• You have the ability to recognize current and potential stressors to oneself and apply healthy tools, strategies, or techniques to effectively reduce the impact of stress on oneself and one's work.
• You can remain objective and aware of how ones behaviour impacts others, adjusting to the situation as necessary.

• You have knowledge and an awareness of the history of the Crown's relationship with Indigenous people, treaties and the Aboriginal and treaty rights of Indigenous communities within Ontario, including the government's duty to consult and accommodate Indigenous communities
• You have an understanding of Indigenous communities' traditional territories, Indigenous governance structures, including Indigenous political organizations, and Indigenous cultural practices and protocols

• Carefully read the job ad above to make sure you understand this job.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number on the application form
• If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email and notify us at careers@ontario.ca provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours.

• Address: 1 English Permanent, 3091 Albion Rd N, Ottawa, East Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based), Driver's License History, Local Police Databases Search
• Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union
• Schedule: 3.7
• Category: Inspections and Investigations
• Posted on: Thursday, December 12, 2024

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position. Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• 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.