Senior Engineer, Projects

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; London; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Benefits package

Job summary

The Ontario Public Service is seeking a results-oriented professional for a senior highway engineering role in London, Ontario. You will manage planning and design projects delivered by in-house and outsourced resources and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities include leading project teams, supervising staff, managing consultants, and directing public consultations while protecting ministry interests on land development proposals adjacent to transportation corridors.

Qualifications

• Licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or eligible for PEO license as a condition of accepting this position.
• Possess a valid driver's license or equivalent recognized by Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer planning, preliminary and detailed-design highway improvement projects.
• Liaise with ministry staff, senior management, stakeholders, municipalities and the public.
• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Direct and supervise assigned staff.
• Acquire, administer and evaluate engineering service providers (consultants).
• Lead public consultation programs and provide engineering direction to staff and external partners.

Skills

Professional engineer licensure

Leadership in civil engineering

Highway design knowledge

Education

PEO licensure (or eligible in a Canadian province/territory)

Job description

Transportation Infrastructure Management Division, Design and Engineering Branch

Are you a results-oriented professional with a passion for highway engineering projects? If so, bring your project management skills and specialty transportation planning, design and construction knowledge to this exciting role.

About the job

In this position, you will:

• manage, undertake and administer a variety of planning, preliminary and / or detailed-design highway improvement projects, delivered by both in-house and outsourced resources
• liaise and work with ministry staff, senior management, internal stakeholders, external agencies, municipalities, developers, consultants and the public
• lead / coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams
• direct and supervise assigned staff.
• acquire, administer and evaluate engineering service providers.
• lead public consultation programs.
• provide engineering and technical advice and direction to design staff, management, consultants and construction staff
• protect ministry interests on land development proposals adjacent to transportation corridors

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or You currently have accreditation as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian Province or Territory, and you will obtain a Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) license as a condition of accepting this position.
• You possess a valid driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the province of Ontario.

Technical Knowledge:

You have:

• thorough knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil engineering related to highway engineering
• working knowledge of related fields including geotechnical, pavement design, structural, drainage, surveys, electrical, traffic, construction practices

Project Management and Leadership Skills:

You have:

• project management skills to manage projects, including acquisition and management of consultants.
• well-developed leadership skills to assign and schedule work
• the ability to prioritize and execute tasks at moment's notice to support stakeholder correspondence and area office service requests.

Interpersonal, Relationship-Building and Communication Skills:

You have:

• proven oral and written communications skills to write reports and present proposals, recommendations and provide expert evidence.
• proven effective interpersonal and relationship management skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, senior officials and the public.

Analytical, Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills:

You have:

• sound analytical skills and good judgement to assess and recommend solutions to problems in terms of applicable legislation, engineering quality, economic benefit and environmental impact.
• demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services