Design Application Analyst

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Apply By: Monday, December 1, :59 pm EST

Design Application Analyst

Job ID:

236467

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Transportation Infrastructure Management Division, Standards Management Section

City:

St Catharines

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary up-to 12 months with the possibility of extension

Job code:

Engineering Services Officer 4

Salary:

$1, $1,928.81 Per week*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you have expertise in contract preparation and documentation standards? Are you experienced in developing, integrating, and implementing construction and material standards? In this role working under the Highway Design Office, you'll apply your technical knowledge to engineering applications, manage public-facing website, and help shape the tools and processes that support Ontario's transportation projects.

About the job

In support of the Ministry's engineering core-business and strategies, this position is responsible leading and coordinating the development and administration of design application policies and procedures that guide the Ministry's contract preparation, plan design, and tendering practices. The successful candidate will also provide expert technical guidance and analytical advice to engineering, technical and consultant staff through in-depth knowledge of the contract preparation/documentation standards and procedures, management of the Contract Preparation System (CPS), and administration of public-facing website to ensure accurate and timely information delivery.

NOTE: The successful candidate for this competition may work out of one of the following office locations for the duration of this temporary assignment:

• 301 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines
• 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue, Toronto
• 95 Arrow Road, Toronto
• 1355 John Counter Boulevard, Kingston
• 437 McKeown Avenue, North Bay
• 615 James Street South, Thunder Bay

What you bring to the team
Technical Knowledge

• advanced knowledge of highway design, construction, and maintenance policies, principles, terminologies, and practices and the ability to provide expert advice on these matters
• advanced knowledge of Ontario Provincial Standards and their impact/usage on Ministry-specific construction provisions and procedures
• strong knowledge of Ministry organizational structure to effectively coordinate contract documentation changes

Computer/IT Skills

• strong working knowledge of I.T. application operating principles to review, approve, and implement modifications or enhancements, and to manage data effectively
• advanced knowledge of personal computer operation and software packages including word processing, graphics, databases and spread sheets
• strong knowledge of web content management tools and best practices for maintaining accurate, accessible, user-friendly webpages

Negotiating, Organizational and Planning Skills

• advanced negotiating and consensus-building skills to resolve discrepancies between regional areas
• strong decision making skills to independently assess issues and make recommendations on regional delivery challenges
• strong organizational and planning skills to manage a diverse workload, and anticipate future contract preparation requirements
• strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaison effectively with internal and external stakeholders and clearly convey rationale and conclusions in oral and written formats
• strong collaboration and coordination skills to work effectively with committees, task forces, and cross-functional teams.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues in contract documentation and investigate causes of regional highway construction related issues/claims
• ability to identify process improvements and integrate new technologies to enhance contract preparation systems and the public-facing website.

Policy and Standards Development Skills

• advanced policy/standards development skills to create effective policies/provisions for maintaining high-quality contract delivery standards.

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:

Monday, December 1, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Engineering

Posted on:

Monday, November 17, 2025

Note:

• W-MT-236467/25

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.

Strengthening Ontario, together

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