Bridge Coordinator

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Apply By: Thursday, December 18, :59 pm EST

Bridge Coordinator

Job ID:

237571

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Operations Division, Highway Operations

City:

Chatham

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary for up to 6 months, with the possibility of extension

Job code:

4A011 - Technical04

Salary:

$73, $102,803.00 Per year

Are you looking for an opportunity to work independently while honing your strong project and contract management skills? Then bring your expertise in inspection, construction and maintenance to this challenging role with the Ministry of Transportation

About the job

In this role, you will:

• ensure the safety and quality of Ontario's transportation infrastructure;
• plan, direct and administer multi concurrent contracts focussing on the maintenance of bridges and culverts, and may also include other transportation related services such as buildings, signs, pavement markings, vegetation management and winter and summer maintenance of roads;
• ensure all work is completed according to contract documents and specifications;

provide recommendations on annual and multi-year business plans;

• verify appropriateness of the contractors' plans for maintenance and/or repair operations on transportation facilities and associated equipment;
• forecast and monitor budgets and manage deployment of funds to contracts and projects;
• provide supervision and leadership to staff

What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements

• the successful candidate must possess a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License.

Technical Knowledge:

• extensive knowledge of the practices, equipment and materials related to the inspection, maintenance and repair of roads, highways, bridges, buildings, pavement marking, electrical components, communication systems, signs and roadside vegetation;
• demonstrated knowledge of contract administration, procurement and related reporting requirements;
• you can prepare detailed cost estimates for proposed work;
• demonstrated ability to read and interpret contract plans, documents and specifications;
• you can interpret and apply related legislation, quality standards, policies and contract language to ensure compliance for worksite safety and the safety of the travelling public.

Essential Skills:

• well developed written and oral communication skills to deal effectively with senior management, contractors and the public;
• well developed interpersonal and negotiation skills to make recommendations and to reach agreement with contractors and other service providers;
• strong analytical, problem solving, coordination, planning and leadership skills to direct and coordinate the activities of contractors;
• proficiency using various software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and email.

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:

Thursday, December 18, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 5.29 months, 870 Richmond St, Chatham, West Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Maintenance and Trades

Posted on:

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Note:

• T-MT-237571/25

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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