Attention Engineering Professionals!

We are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven leader with a solid background in highway maintenance and operations to join our management team at the Ministry of Transportation. If you are passionate about delivering excellent services, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals and contribute to the improvement of the highway network.

As the Head of Maintenance Materials, Standards, and Systems, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of policies, contract documents, processes, procedures, and performance requirements necessary for the consistent, efficient, and effective delivery, oversight, and administration of highway maintenance, operations, contract administration, and related programs. Your expertise will ensure the long-term viability and integrity of the highway network within the province.

Please Note: This position can be located at any of the listed MTO office locations provided below. The work location will be determined based on the closest office to the successful candidate's current personal and/or work address.

• Thunder Bay: 615 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region
• Kenora: 808 Robertson St, North Region
• Sault Ste Marie: 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region
• Sudbury: 3767 Hwy 69 S, Sudbury, North Region
• North Bay: 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region
• Huntsville: 207 Main St W, Huntsville, North Region
• Ottawa: 347 Preston St, Ottawa, East Region
• Kingston: 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region
• Toronto: 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region
• London: 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region
• St. Catharines: 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region

About Us:
The Maintenance Management Office provides leadership and supports the Operations Division in the Management, Performance and Operations of the MTO Highway Maintenance program. Our office is responsible for the overall management of the Ministry's highway maintenance responsibilities in the continued preservation and operational viability of the Provincial Highway system by establishing policies, standards, and procedures and providing functional direction in the areas of maintenance operations, special maintenance services, and vegetative management. We continue to work closely with the regional Operations Offices, our stakeholders and Area Maintenance Contractors to provide the travelling public with the safest roads in Ontario.

For more information, visit us at: Ministry of Transportation

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

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 is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, diversity and inclusion.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Reporting to Manager, Maintenance Management Office, you will:

• Lead and manage the development and implementation of policies, contract documents, processes, procedures and performance requirements necessary for the consistent, efficient and effective delivery, oversight and administration of highway maintenance, operations, contract administration, procurement and related programs.
• Lead research projects and development of I&IT tools to support the highway maintenance function in effectively delivering its program.
• Lead, manage and direct the activities of a section, including the effective management of financial and human resources.
• Represent the ministry regarding matters involving Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
• Participate with Ministry executives in formulating policy, legislation, strategic plans and program direction to further government/ministry corporate strategies and goals.
• Manage the section that provides highway maintenance and operations management expertise for the ministry.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You must be licensed by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
• This position requires time-to-time travels across the province. The applicant must have a valid class G driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.

Leadership and Management Skills

• You have strategic leadership and management skills to provide leadership to a diverse, multi-disciplined team and oversee and schedule work in accordance with corporate and divisional priorities.
• You have a dedication for developing, building and leading organizational capacity through inclusive, positive, and values based leadership in areas of organizational design, recruitment, talent and performance management and labour relations matters.
• You have the ability to be responsible for the overall compliance with legislative statutes, collective agreements, government and ministry policies, directives, guidelines and commitments related services.
• You have sound judgement and political acuity skills to provide authoritative advice and guidance to senior management.
• You have demonstrated the leadership behaviors, attributes and mindsets to lead the OPS into the future.

Technical Knowledge and Experience

• You have advanced knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of transportation engineering with specific knowledge and experience in the policies, standards, processes, techniques, materials, equipment and activities used to deliver highway maintenance and operations and contract administration work.
• You have knowledge and experience with performance management, performance measures, asset management, information and data management systems development and operation.
• You have in-depth knowledge of service delivery models, roles, risk management, responsibilities and accountabilities, policies and practices for procurement, financial planning and management, highway design, contract language and legal principles, industry organizations, objectives and functions of other ministries.
• You have knowledge of ministry safety, legal, environmental and cost management goals and objectives as well as applicable legislation and regulations.

Program Management Skills

• You are able to plan, develop and implement new or modified, policies, contract documents and contract specifications, processes, procedures and performance requirements for the delivery of quality highway maintenance, operations and contract administration.
• You have prior knowledge with budgetary and financial processes to prepare, implement fiscal and performance budgets, multi-year and annual work plans, and monitor/report on budget allocations.

Communication and Stakeholders Management Skills

• You have advanced knowledge and techniques for managing stakeholders, including communicating with senior government officials, managers, industry representatives, field staff, contractors staff and other ministries.
• You have superior communication skills to plan and communicate program direction and information through briefings, presentations, discussions and documentation.
• You have demonstrated experience planning, developing and implementing new or modified training programs, manuals and program documentation.
• You can lead, liaison and participate on working groups and task groups to consult with internal and external stakeholders and recommend changes to policies, standards, procedures, systems and tools.

• Be sure to check out the Manager Recruitment Unit's Application Preparation Guide for Aspiring Managers for tips on creating an impactful application!

Additional Information:

Note:

• W-MT-197514/23