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Project Engineer Jobs in Thunder Bay at Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
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Project Engineer
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
- a defined benefit pension plan
- maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
- comprehensive health plan
- life and disability insurance
- flexible work arrangements
- collegial and professional work culture
- career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- on-the-job training to support your success in the role
About the job
In this role, you will:
- provide engineering, planning, administrative advice and guidance on provincial dams and Crown access infrastructure, including roads, bridges and rail crossings
- lead and/or participate in small to medium size engineering projects, including application reviews and approvals required under legislation by applying technical expertise, ministry standards, administrative procedures, and judgement
- ensure the provision of safe Crown land infrastructure and projects, under the guidance of one or more senior engineering staff
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
- You must be a licensed professional engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
- You must have a valid class ‘G’ driver’s licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver’s licence upon being hired.
Technical expertise:
- knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil engineering disciplines related to design, construction, and maintenance in relation to surveys/geomatics, drainage/hydrology, geotechnical/engineering materials, structural, environmental, program planning/asset management
- knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply relevant acts to ensure adherence to record maintenance protocols/approvals, and analysis of design specifications/components
Project management expertise:
- knowledge of project management and contract administration processes to administer projects, monitor contracts, evaluate service providers and review work in progress for adherence to engineering standards
- leadership skills to oversee projects and provide advice
- knowledge of economic principles and budgeting to support capital planning and administration of project budgets
Communication and interpersonal skills:
- ability to effectively communicates with engineers, technicians, staff and senior officials to obtain input, make recommendations, provide technical advice, resolve complex issues, and obtain endorsements pertaining to the work projects
- presentation skills to deliver technical information to a variety of audiences, such as planning or design proposals, identifying requirements, explaining their effects, seeking recommendations or endorsement
- ability to prepare correspondence related to public inquiries, briefing notes, and media releases
Analytical skills:
- evaluative skills to assesses and/or analyzes engineering designs/proposals/contract drawings and documents against established standards and guidelines
- ability to review proposals to determine their viability and oversee project budgets to ensure project parameters are met
- problem-solving skills to analyze information, identifies problems, prepare technical reports and provides engineering solutions to support the completion of projects
Computer proficiency:
- proficiency with relevant computer technology and software used in engineering such as drafting systems, models, statistics, and spreadsheet applications (Microsoft Office Suite 365, AutoCAD, Visual Otthymo, MatLab) to produce deliverables on projects and reports
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!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario’s Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
Additional information:
- 1 English Permanent, 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region
Note:
- N-NR-246416/26
How to apply:
- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d’emploi externes de la fonction publique de l’Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d’emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d’affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
Strengthening Ontario, together
Title: Project Engineer
Company: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Location: Thunder Bay
