If you are a professional engineer with experience in highway design who relishes the idea of taking a lead role in reviewing and assessing the impacts of significant commercial and residential developments on the provincial highway network, consider joining our team with the Ministry of Transportation.
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About the job
Reviewing and assessing the impacts of significant commercial and residential developments on the provincial highway network, you will: • manage external consultants • work with senior management, municipalities, external stakeholders, and the public • work cooperatively with other transportation professionals • provide technical engineering assessments including but not limited to the application of traffic and drainage engineering expertise • ensure the protection of the ministry's interests • provide recommendations to resolve complex engineering issues
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You are licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). • The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
Civil Engineering and Legislation Knowledge
• You have knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil engineering related to highway engineering. • You have working knowledge of related fields, including geotechnical, pavement design, structural, drainage, surveys, electrical, traffic, and construction practices. • You have working knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to interpret and apply, related legislative acts (Environmental Assessment Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, Drainage Act, etc.).
Communication, Interpersonal, Negotiation and Relationship - Building Skills
• You have communication and presentation skills to make presentations and represent the ministry as an expert witness on engineering-related matters. • You have relationship-building skills to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, senior officials and the public. • You have written communication skills to prepare, write, edit and/or present complex materials. • You can negotiate with external service providers and consultants.
Project Management Knowledge
• You have knowledge of project management techniques required to manage projects of moderate size and complexity, including working knowledge of Value Engineering techniques.
Problem-Solving, Analytical and Decision-Making Skills
• You are able to identify problems and prepare reports and alternative recommendations on all engineering matters and technical matters. • You are able to assess recommendations for technical adequacy and consistency with ministry policies. • You have analytical and problem-solving skills to coordinate and develop infrastructure plans, conduct trade-off analysis, and produce listings of capital programs. • You have strong analytical skills to prepare and recommend alternative designs balancing economic benefit, risk and environmental impact.
Additional information:
Apply by:
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
1 English Permanent - Full Time, 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region or 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region or 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region or 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region or 615 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region
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