Technical Services Supervisor

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Apply By: Monday, December 8, :59 pm EST

Technical Services Supervisor

Job ID:

236933

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Operations Division

City:

Sault Ste Marie

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

M0811B - Technical Services14

Salary:

$80, $115,335.00 Per year

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-profile environment and is ready for a new and rewarding leadership opportunity? Are you a strong leader driven by attention to detail and quality of work in relation to road design and highway construction?

If so, consider this opportunity to join our dynamic leadership team with the Ministry of Transportation, Operations Division, Northeast.

Inspire and empower a talented team of professionals as we work together to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of Ontario's transportation infrastructure

The Ontario Public Service: Strengthening Ontario, together.

A career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is driven by purpose. We're building a stronger Ontario by delivering programs and services that make a real difference in people's lives. If you share this ambition, you'll find a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people we serve and empowers you to lead with confidence.

Why Your Leadership Belongs Here

• Purpose that drives you: Lead work that matters. Your leadership will shape policies, programs, and services that improve lives across the province—every day.
• A culture that supports you: Thrive in a flexible, inclusive, and respectful workplace that values your well-being and empowers you to bring your whole self to work.
• A career that grows with you: Explore leadership opportunities across ministries and sectors. With access to mentorship, learning, and mobility, your career can evolve here.
• Recognition that reflects your impact: We value the difference you make. You'll receive competitive pay, a defined-benefit pension, and benefits that support your well-being—plus meaningful recognition for your contributions.

About the job

We hold our leaders to high standards because we believe in their potential to drive meaningful change. In the Ontario Public Service, leadership means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right—even when it's hard.

As a leader, you'll be expected to create a team culture that encourages innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a diverse, anti-racist, and accessible workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.

Leadership is about impact—and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will:

• Lead several staff at multiple geographically dispersed locations in the development and delivery of technical services for highway construction projects, including grading, drainage and pavement rehabilitation, structural improvements, preservation management, and facilities.
• Manage contract and procurement activities including contract development, tendering, contract management and contract oversight performed by in-house staff and/or contracted technical services.
• Develop operational/multi-year capital work plans and manage annual project plans with budgetary control, resource management and effective stakeholder relations.
• Provide technical liaison to Regional and Head Office staff, Municipalities, Ministries, the public and outside agencies.
• Manage unit staff including hiring, performance management, and handling employee relations matters.

Meet Your New Team

The Northeast Operations is one of five locations under the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Operations Division (OD). The branch integrates the delivery of ministry services in the region, including issues management, fostering and building stakeholder and Indigenous relationships, corridor management, emergency management, infrastructure preservation and protection, and maintenance and operations, to ensure a safe, continuous flow of people, goods and services to facilitate economic prosperity.

What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements

• You can travel within the assigned area when public transit isn't always an option.

Leadership Experience:

• Strategic Direction: You provide strategic guidance and coaching to staff and project teams, aligning efforts with organizational goals.
• Performance Culture: You foster a high-performance environment that encourages learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Complex Problem Solving: You develop and implement practical solutions to address unique and complex challenges.
• Resource Management: You manage financial budgets and human resources effectively, including navigating labour relations issues.

Technical Expertise:

• Civil Engineering Knowledge: You possess expertise in civil engineering, including road design, maintenance, construction, and drainage systems, enabling you to assess deficiencies and oversee project delivery.
• Legislative Application: You interpret and apply legislation and policies related to infrastructure, highway operations, and municipal coordination.
• Procurement and Contracting: You understand ministry and government procurement principles, supporting contract administration and conflict resolution.
• Health and Safety Compliance: You are familiar with emergency management legislation and the Occupational Health and Safety Act to ensure safe work practices.

Program Management:

• Project Delivery: You lead program and project delivery by evaluating conditions, preparing scopes and budgets, and coordinating contract documentation.
• Fiscal Oversight: You apply knowledge of OPS fiscal and procurement policies to manage budgets and negotiate contracts.
• Policy Evaluation: You assess new and existing policies and legislation, providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Issue Management: You anticipate and address key program issues, following communications protocols and supporting issue resolution.

Communication and Relationship Management Skills:

• Stakeholder Engagement: You build strong relationships with stakeholders to support effective collaboration.
• Public and Partner Liaison: You interact with the public, contractors, and municipalities with tact and diplomacy, often in sensitive contexts.
• Representation and Collaboration: You represent the ministry on internal and external committees, task forces, and working groups.
• Effective Communication: You deliver clear oral and written communications, including briefings, reports, and presentations.

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

Think this role could be right for you?

We're here to support you every step of the way. These short videos can help you feel confident and prepared:

• Navigating Our Hiring Process (2 min) – Get a clear overview of each stage in our structured hiring process so you know what to expect and how to prepare.

• Application Preparation Tips (4 min) – Learn how to showcase your leadership experience in ways that align with how we evaluate applications during the screening stage.

Take a few minutes to explore these resources. They're designed to set you up for success.

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 8, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region

Compensation group:

Management Compensation Plan

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Management and General

Posted on:

Monday, November 24, 2025

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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