- Assess electrical and advance traffic management needs;
- Direct/monitor employees and contractors in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, facilities and tunnel electrical system components;
- Inspect and audit electrical contracts, area maintenance contracts and manage third party maintenance agreements;
- Review electrical designs, provide reports and attend technical review meetings on behalf of the ministry;
- Provide technical advice and recommendations on electrical matters;
- Serve on various committees and task forces as required.
- You possess an Electrician Trade Certificate (license) and Electrician Construction Maintenance and Construction - Electronic Control from the Ontario College of Trades
- 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.
- You have knowledge of maintenance requirements associated with highway electrical devices and their support structures
- You have knowledge of traffic management principles (related to signing, painting, illumination, traffic control devices etc.) and knowledge of highway construction principles
- You have knowledge in contract administration and administrative procedures, reporting and documentation
- You have knowledge of financial control principles to prepare detailed cost estimates, verify contractor payment certificates and monitor work Change Order expenditures
- You have knowledge of applying functionally related legislation and regulations, policies, directives and specifications related to installation/ repair of electrical equipment
- You have knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Code and its application
- You have interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to deal with staff, deal effectively with contractors and general public
- You have persuasion/presentation skills to introduce new ideas
- You have negotiation and collaboration skills to negotiate changes to contracts
- You have analytical and problem solving skills to assess engineering and construction and maintenance issues having financial impacts
- You have knowledge of computer and standard desktop software applications (e.g. MS Office, MS Project) and industry specific software
Electrical Coordinator - Whitby, Canada - Ontario Ministry of Transportation
Description
Bring your contract administration and leadership skills to this unique opportunity as an Electrical Coordinator with the Operations Division, 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.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
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.
What can I expect to do in this role?
Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent, the incumbent will:Note:
This position requires the successful candidate to either possess or attain Certification for traffic signals (IMSA level 1 & 2); High Mast Lighting Certificate; Advanced 170 Certification; Traffic Controller Programming.