Amended - Lead Engineer, Weight and Load

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Public Service is seeking a Lead Engineer to head the engineering behind oversize/overweight permits for provincial highways. You will ensure safe and efficient movements of heavy loads and provide expert analysis, recommendations, and approvals on loads exceeding legal limits.

In this role, you will guide the permitting program, evaluate applications for compliance, liaise with police and industry, and help shape policy in response to evolving transportation demands and

Qualifications

• Licensed professional engineer in Ontario or eligible to obtain PEO license as a condition of employment.
• Valid driver's license or equivalent recognized by Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical guidance in oversize/overweight permitting program.
• Evaluate permit applications for compliance with Ontario Bridge Formula and guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance to industry representatives and ministry staff.
• Support ministry responses to changes in transportation demands and technology.
• Apply engineering principles and comment on loading practices.
• Liaise with police agencies to facilitate safe transport of loads.
• Represent the ministry at industry meetings and stay current with trucking technology.
• Develop and finalize policy positions on movement/denial of oversized loads.

Skills

PEO licensed

Driver's license

Civil/Mechanical/Structural

Highway Traffic Act knowledge

Bridge design principles

Policy development

Stakeholder liaison

Technical leadership

Job description

Apply By: Friday, August 28, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Operations Division, Highway Operations Management Branch

City:

St Catharines

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Temporary (12 months with possible extension)

Lead the Engineering behind Ontario's biggest moves

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a team which supports the safe and efficient movement of goods and people in Ontario? A multi-disciplined team that works across branches and divisions to support the delivery of all Ministry programs with a focus on protecting Ontario's important highway infrastructure and promoting public safety on our provincial highways. If so, consider this opportunity where you would provide expert analysis, advice, recommendations and approval on the suitability and safety of the movement of loads with dimensions or weights exceeding limits outlined within the Highway Traffic Act and contribute to Ministry's vision on the future of transportation in Ontario.

About the job

In this job, you will:

• provide overall technical guidance in the delivery of the Ministry's oversize/overweight permitting program
• evaluate oversize/overweight permit applications for compliance
• provide technical guidance and direction to industry representatives
• support the Ministry in responding to changes and evolution in the transportation sector
• apply engineering principles and provide comment on alternate equipment or loading practices
• liaise with OPP and other police agencies when required to accommodate and facilitate the transport of loads
• represent the Ministry at industry meetings and keep abreast of latest technology in the trucking industry
• develop and finalize policy positions regarding the movement or denial of oversize/overweight loads

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

• knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil/mechanical or structural engineering as it relates to the current highway infrastructure and engineering design of vehicles
• knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act with special emphasis on Parts VI and VII (Load and Dimensions and weight)
• knowledge of the Ontario Bridge Formula MOL (maximum observed level) and relevant technical documents and guidelines
• knowledge of bridge design and construction principals with an emphasis on how loading will influence the weight distribution and stress points within a bridge structure
• knowledge of loading practices, vehicle configuration, route, travel restrictions and other conditions

Problem resolution and analysis skills

• evaluate oversize/overweight permit applications for conformance with the Ontario Bridge Formula and applicable guidelines
• assesses required conditions, travel restrictions, and overall compliance with program objectives
• research, recommend and implement policy revisions to address changes in technologies, industry practices, transportation demands, highway infrastructure and public safety

Technical leadership skills

• provide overall technical direction in the delivery of the ministry's Oversize/Overweight permitting program
• provide guidance and assistance in the consideration and issuance of special permits for new vehicles and innovative technologies that do not meet legal parameters or criteria
• provide specialized technical expertise to ministry staff, senior management, heavy haul carrier groups and stakeholders, and designated consulting engineers on matters pertaining to the safe and efficient movement of large loads

Communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills

• represent the program and ministry at intra-ministerial, national and international meetings
• provide technical advice on vehicle weights
• develop relationships, build consensus and lead diverse group on program delivery, change and evolution
• facilitate difficult conversations that reflect an understanding of the province's infrastructure and road users supporting industry needs

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

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