Technical Services Officer - Ottawa, Canada - Ministry of Transportation

Ministry of Transportation

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Do you have a varied and extensive background in road maintenance and construction? Are you a service-oriented professional with effective communication skills?

Then consider this opportunity to advance your career with the Ministry of Transportation.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the

OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the

OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's

Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?: While providing technical and administrative support to the Operational Service Office, Operations Offices and additional offices, you will:

plan, coordinate and administer contracts

- prepare drawings and/or collaborate with design
- interpret specifications, drawings, plans and designs, and complete contract drawings and documents during the pre-contract phase for construction issues
- provide technical and administrative support to ensure contract delivery

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

- you have demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles related to highway construction and maintenance
- you have knowledge of relevant legislation and policies pertaining to the preparation of tenders, contract administration and contract payments
- you have knowledge of construction safety methods and practices
- you have the ability to read, interpret and amend contract documents and plans
- you have knowledge of financial reporting procedures to maintain records, track budgets and forecast expenditures

Analytical, Evaluative and Decision-Making Skills:

- you can review, recommend and identify road rehabilitation alternatives
- you have proven analytical, evaluation and decision-making skills to recommend technical solutions
- you can plan, organize, monitor, and prioritize work and set individual assignments

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

- you can use tact and diplomacy when interacting with both internal and external stakeholders
- you have technical writing skills to produce technical reports, correspondence, specifications and contract documents
- you can negotiate design and contract languages on behalf of the ministry in a productive and constructive manner
- you can establish and maintain effective relations with both internal and external stakeholders

Computer Skills:

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Permanent, 347 Preston St, Ottawa, East Region

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Schedule:
3
Category:
Maintenance and Trades
Posted on:
Friday, February 10, 2023
Note:
The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures, including shortterm assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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