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Do you have sound knowledge and experience in highway engineering and construction, and a passion for civil construction materials, methods and schedules Do you desire a working environment that offers a positive work-life balance If so, then consider this opportunity with the Ministry of Transportation, Estimating Section.What can I expect to do in this roleIn this role, you will:

• prepare cost estimates for construction and maintenance work by assessing appropriate construction methods, project timing, scheduling, staging, material sources, labour and equipment usage;
• research actual historical and current industry prices;
• analyze contract drawings and tenders;
• review and analyze individual contract bids for an award/non-award recommendation;
• create critical path construction schedules;
• develop estimating algorithms;
• provide technical expertise and advice on contract cost estimates.

Note: The successful candidate will be expected to travel to locations not accessible by public transit.Note: The headquarters for this position is 301 St. Paul St, St. Catharines; however, the successful candidate will also have the option of working from the following office locations: London, Toronto, Kingston, North Bay or Thunder Bay.How do I qualifyHighway Engineering and Construction Contract Knowledge

• You have sound knowledge and experience in highway engineering and construction and its procedures, techniques, equipment, labour and productivity.
• You have knowledge of heavy civil construction contract cost estimating theories and techniques, methods and procedures.
• You know and can apply Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications, and related legislation.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• You can research, analyze and problem-solve to evaluate contract requirements and assess appropriate cost components.
• You can make recommendations, assess the overall project and bid, gather information and evaluate alternatives.
• You can plan and organize work to avoid delays and reduce the response time for enquiries and timeliness of contracts.

Communication Skills

• You have written and oral communication skills to advise senior staff on recommendations, conduct training programs, offer guidance and advice, and exchange technical information.
• You have computer skills such as spreadsheets, word processing, project management, and specialized construction systems.

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 theOPS 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 application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Permanent - Full Time, 301 St Paul St, St Catharines, West Region or 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region or 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region or 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region or 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region or 615 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Science and EngineeringPosted on: Monday, February 28, 2022Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• T-MT-170518/21The 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.Effective October 1, 2021, the OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive requires all Ontario Public Service employees to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated under the Directive and will be required to attend a vaccine education program and undergo regular rapid antigen testing. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program but must undergo regular rapid antigen testing.

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