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Are you a leader who possesses highway design, construction, maintenance and contract management expertise? Do you want to be involved in making Ontario's roads safer?

If so, the Ministry of Transportation's Central Operations Office would be a great fit for you. Central Operations is looking for an experienced leader with strong problem-solving and people skills to provide leadership for construction, maintenance and operations programs in the Central region.

About Us:
The Operations Division oversees and supports the maintenance and operations of our provincial transportation network, while partnering with Transportation Infrastructure Management Division to deliver consistent, specified approaches when constructing and maintaining highway assets. Supported by seven branches, the Operations Division functions to:
• Unify the offices and functions that lead provincial operational policy;
• Manage and deliver services that promote consistency and improved transportation user experience; and,
• Build relationships with regional governments, stakeholders and partners (e.g., Indigenous partners, other levels of government, other ministries, and other divisions) that are critical to the successful development of regional plans and the delivery of infrastructure.

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About the job

Create the Work Environment

In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities

Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the teams daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry. You will contribute to the achievement of team goals by:

• Providing leadership in managing the provincial highway corridor network, through the application of legislation, policies, and guidelines, supporting economic growth while ensuring the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across the province.
• Providing leadership and management in the integration of regional minor capital construction and maintenance, traffic incident, emergency response, municipal liaison and patrol facility programs.
• Providing engineering design, construction and maintenance expertise and contribute to the development of annual minor capital programs.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You must be licensed by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).

Strategic Leadership Skills:

You are:
• Passionate about developing and leading organizational capacity through inclusive, positive, and values-based leadership in succession planning, talent management, and job design.
• Knowledgeable in strategic corporate directions, multi-year business planning, and results-based processes.
• Experienced in managing technical teams to deliver results.
• Skilled in organizing and managing multiple projects with a proven track record of successful completion.
• Proficient in managing financial budgets and human resources, including labor relations.

Program Management Skills:

You have:
• Knowledge in project management principles and methodologies for delivering program plans, initiatives, and goals.
• Advanced understanding of standards, policy development, and the ministry's decision-making process.
• Experience with engineering resource management in construction, maintenance, traffic incidents, emergency response, minor capital, and ferry programs.
• Skills in coordinating programs, activities, schedules, and resource allocation within the region, and in developing related operational policies, procedures, and standards.

Technical Knowledge and Experience:

You have:
• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering theories, principles, legislation, regulations, and technology, including highway design, construction, maintenance, traffic operations, contract delivery, and oversight.
• Experience in contract management practices to effectively manage multiple construction and maintenance contractors and assorted contracts.
• Knowledge of capital planning, design, and asset management to support regional programs.
• Ability to apply relevant legislation, regulations, and investigation processes for program delivery, ensuring adherence and compliance with the Act and regulations.

Communication and Stakeholder Relationship Management Skills:

You have:
• Proven ability to work effectively and contribute positively as a member of regional and provincial teams with an enterprise-wide approach.
• Strong communication, conflict management, and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional working relationships.
• Ability to prepare or oversee the preparation of briefing materials, ministerial correspondence, House Notes, financial studies, and reports.
• Political acumen to foster and maintain positive relationships with high-profile stakeholders, managing public, media, and political scrutiny.

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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!

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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 invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities.

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, the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.

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