Head, Maintenance Materials, Standards and Systems - Ottawa, Canada - Ontario Ministry of Transportation

Ontario Ministry of Transportation

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Attention Engineering Professionals

We are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven leader with a solid background in highway maintenance and operations to join our management team at the Ministry of Transportation.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent services, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals and contribute to the improvement of the highway network.

As the Head of Maintenance Materials, Standards, and Systems, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of policies, contract documents, processes, procedures, and performance requirements necessary for the consistent, efficient, and effective delivery, oversight, and administration of highway maintenance, operations, contract administration, and related programs.

Your expertise will ensure the long-term viability and integrity of the highway network within the province.
Thunder Bay: 615 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region

Kenora: 808 Robertson St, North Region

Sault Ste Marie: 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region

Sudbury: 3767 Hwy 69 S, Sudbury, North Region

North Bay: 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region

Huntsville: 207 Main St W, Huntsville, North Region
Ottawa: 347 Preston St, Ottawa, East Region
Kingston: 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region
Toronto: 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region
London: 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region
St

Catharines:
301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region

About Us:

The Maintenance Management Office provides leadership and supports the Operations Division in the Management, Performance and Operations of the MTO Highway Maintenance program.

Our office is responsible for the overall management of the Ministry's highway maintenance responsibilities in the continued preservation and operational viability of the Provincial Highway system by establishing policies, standards, and procedures and providing functional direction in the areas of maintenance operations, special maintenance services, and vegetative management.

We continue to work closely with the regional Operations Offices, our stakeholders and Area Maintenance Contractors to provide the travelling public with the safest roads in Ontario.

For more information, visit us at: Ministry of Transportation

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 Manager, Maintenance Management Office, you will:

Lead and manage the development and implementation of policies, contract documents, processes, procedures and performance requirements necessary for the consistent, efficient and effective delivery, oversight and administration of highway maintenance, operations, contract administration, procurement and related programs.
Lead research projects and development of I&IT tools to support the highway maintenance function in effectively delivering its program.
Lead, manage and direct the activities of a section, including the effective management of financial and human resources.
Represent the ministry regarding matters involving Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
Participate with Ministry executives in formulating policy, legislation, strategic plans and program direction to further government/ministry corporate strategies and goals.
Manage the section that provides highway maintenance and operations management expertise for the ministry.

How do I qualify?
Mandatory

You must be licensed by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
This position requires timetotime travels across the province. The applicant must have a valid class G driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.

Leadership and Management Skills

You have strategic leadership and management skills to provide leadership to a diverse, multidisciplined team and oversee and schedule work in accordance with corporate and divisional priorities.
You have a dedication for developing, building and leading organizational capacity through inclusive, positive, and values based leadership in areas of organizational design, recruitment, talent and performance management and labour relations matters.
You have the ability to be respon