Contract Services Inspector - Jobs in Kingston, ON

Job Description

Consider these opportunities with the Ministry of Transportation, Transportation Infrastructure Management Division where you can apply your technical and engineering expertise, negotiation skills and your knowledge of contracts and highway construction.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 Ontarios 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 roleIn this role, you will:

• assist with the monitoring and performance assessment of highway construction and maintenance contractors and consultants
• complete field investigations, site surveys, contract inspections, and office administration tasks
• review extra work, contract drawings, documents and claims
• complete seasonal work assignments within the various regional and provincial offices
• provide technical advice and training to staff

NOTE: The headquarters of the vacancy in Bancroft are at 50 Monck St, Bancroft; however, the successful candidate could work either at 50 Monck St, Bancroft or at 300 Water St, Peterborough.How do I qualifyMandatory

• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G drivers licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid drivers licence upon being hired.

Technical and Legislative Knowledge:

• you have knowledge and experience in construction and/or maintenance practices including inspection and road patrolling and related duties
• you have knowledge and experience of highway maintenance and/or construction standards and specifications
• you have knowledge of related policies, acts and regulations to interpret and assess legislative impacts on contract related issues

Essential Skills:

• you have communication and interpersonal skills
• you have analytical, negotiation and problem solving skills
• you have mathematical skills to assist with the assessment of contract related issues
• you have organizational and planning skills to effectively carry out assigned inspection and monitoring duties
• you have the ability to interpret contract drawings and documents
• you have the ability to monitor contractors operations, assess contractors and consultants work for compliance
• you are proficient in using computer software and applications to complete reports and spreadsheets

Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Permanent, 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region
• 1 Permanent, 50 Monck St, Bancroft, East Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 4Category: Inspections and InvestigationsPosted on: Monday, October 31, 2022Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures, including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• T-MT-188667/22(2)

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