Head, Maintenance East - Ottawa, Canada - Ontario Ministry of Transportation

Ontario Ministry of Transportation

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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ATTENTION:

ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS

Are you a leader who possesses highway construction, maintenance, and contract management expertise? Do you want to be involved in making Ontario's roads safer? If so, the Ministry of Transportation's Operations Division would be a great fit for you.

The Ministry of Transportation, East Operations is seeking an individual with strong engineering, and leadership skills to manage and administer maintenance contracts for the region's multi-year maintenance program.

As the Head, Maintenance East, you will oversee the delivery of effective highway maintenance across Eastern Ontario, utilizing your diverse and broad experience in management, civil engineering, and contract management.

You will work closely with in-house staff and external service providers to ensure the successful delivery of the maintenance program.

Note:
We are looking for a manager to work in our Kingston or Ottawa office.

However, we also welcome applicants from anywhere in Ontario and are willing to consider the option to work from any of the MTO's offices.

About Us:

The Operations Division provides leadership related to ministry transportation activities by developing operational policies, providing end-user focused services for the transportation network, and maintaining and operating assets, infrastructure, and services.

Our division manages regional corridors, emergency management, maintenance, and operations.

We also play a pivotal role in building and managing transportation related stakeholder relationships and partnerships in the province and advocate for regional needs.

For more information, visit us at: Ministry of Transportation

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) Leadership Behaviours defines what it means to be a leader by the following expected attributes and behavioural competencies:

We are responsible for being a leader by demonstrating authenticity, accountability and courage.
We are innovative for the future by embracing positive disruption, a future mindset and by developing each other, every day.
We are collaborative by leading with a common purpose, being inclusive and driving people centered outcomes.

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment

We offer:

A defined benefit pension plan
Maternity and parental leave topup benefits which includes adoptive parents
Comprehensive Health Plan
Life and Disability insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Collegial and professional work culture
Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
Onthejob training to support your success in the role.

The OPS has been recognized as a top employer.

We are proud to have been acknowledged as one of:

Canada's Best Diversity Employers
Greater Toronto's Top Employers
Canada's Greenest Employers
Canada's Top Employers for Young People

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

The OPS is an innovative, responsive, and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable.

Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS.

Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.

The OPS is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, diversity and inclusion.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Reporting to the Manager of Highway Operations, you will:

Lead the delivery of effective highway maintenance across eastern Ontario, through staff oversight of large-scale maintenance contractors.
Provide expertise on contract matters and ensure consistent management of contracts.
Provide advice and support on a range of managerial, technical, and contractual matters related to maintenance contracts.
Handle complex issues related to contract administration, interpretation, performance and disputes.
Undertake special assignments or studies involving such issues as service delivery methods and related staffing and organization.
Review contract standards.
Implement new technologies related to maintenance.

How do I qualify?
Mandatory

You must be licensed by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).

Leadership and Management Skills

You have proven leadership and managerial skills to effectively supervise and develop professional, technical and support staff and resolve personnel problems and staff relations issues.
You have demonstrated ability to identify and provide direction in the resolution of complex and contentious issues.
You have a passion f