Regional Operations Officer

Bring your commitment and drive, along with your experience in road maintenance solutions and program development to the Regional Minor Capital Roads and Municipal Program and related special initiatives at 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.

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

What can I expect to do in this role?

As the Regional Operations Officer, you will:

• provide technical and administrative guidance in the coordination and delivery of the Regional Minor Capital Roads Programs including recommendations for budget allocations, tendering and reporting.
• assist in minor capital construction programming
• preparation of emergency management plans, reports and responses
• assist in administration of municipal programs

How do I qualify?

Mandatory Requirement

• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.

Analytical and Decision-Making Skills

• You have demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills to assess problems, research relevant materials and recommend solutions

Program Specific Experience

• You have experience and knowledge in road construction and maintenance practices and facility programming and rehabilitation.
• You have demonstrated experience to interpret and apply related legislation (i.e. Municipal Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, Highway Traffic Act, local Roads Board Act and Statute Labour Act)
• You have the proven ability to read, interpret and apply policy, guidelines, standards and specifications

Communication and Organizational Skills

• You can communicate in a clear and concise manner
• You have presentation and report-writing skills to communicate effectively with senior ministry officials, elected officials, stakeholders and staff for routine matters as well as during emergencies

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, February 6, 2023 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.