MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR- job in Canada

Job title: MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR
Organization: Ministry of Transportation
Division: Provincial Highways Management
City: Mississauga, Whitby
Job Term: 1 Permanent, 1 Temporary
Deadline: Thursday, August 15, 2013 11:59 pm EDT
Job Code: 17OST - Skills Trades 17OST
Salary: $60,129.00 - $74,175.00 per year
Posting Status: Open
Job ID: 55642
Job Description:
Bring your technical expertise and strong planning and contract management skills to the Ministry of Transportation, Provincial Highways Management, where your work will make a significant contribution to ensure the safety and quality of Ontario's transportation infrastructure.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

- plan, monitor, direct and administer multi-year contracts related to the year round maintenance, repair and construction of transportation related facilities within a specified geographical area in an Area Maintenance Contract (AMC) environment;
- participate in the planning of maintenance, repair operations and construction activities;
- carry out inspections and monitoring, interpret contract plans and drawings, prepare work plans, costs, financial forecasts, expenditures and negotiations;
- monitor, direct and coordinate activities of staff and contractors.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory
- You must possess a valid 'G' class driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario to frequently travel throughout the assigned territory.

Road Maintenance and Construction Knowledge:
- knowledge of road maintenance, inspection and repair in summer and winter conditions;
- knowledge of road construction, practices, equipment and materials.

Legislative and Contract Management Knowledge:
- ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation such as Highway Traffic Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act;
- understanding of contract management and administration procedures, reporting requirements and documentation to assist in negotiations and solve problems;
- ability to prepare cost estimates and interpret contract plans, documents and specifications.

Supervisory and Planning Skills:
- ability to plan and lead activities within established timeframes;
- supervisory skills to supervise staff and manage stakeholders in high pressure situations to resolve problems.

Communication and Computer Skills:
- strong communication skills to effectively present information in a clear and concise manner;
- proficient with various computer software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook.

Additional information:
Address:          
1 Permanent, 440 Hopkins St, Whitby, Central Region
1 Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 5710 Timberlea Blvd, Mississauga, Central Region

Compensation Group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:6
Category:Maintenance and Trades

Note:
T-MT-55642/13
As a result of the recently agreed to AMAPCEO collective agreement, a new job evaluation system will be implemented on October 1, 2013 and the job code identified in this posting is subject to revision. In the new job evaluation system, the classification level of this position has not yet been determined.

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Remember:
The deadline to apply is Thursday, August 15, 2013 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

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



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