Job Description

Apply By: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Area Manager, Highway Engineering

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Job ID:

232556

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Transportation Infrastructure Management Division

City:

North Bay

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent, 1 Temporary (24 months, with the possibility of extension)

Job code:

G0115M - Management Engineering 01

Salary:

$90,826.00 - $137,215.00 Per year

Attention Professional Engineers!

Are you a motivated and strategic leader who can inspire staff to perform in a fast-paced transformative environment?



If so, consider these exciting opportunities!



The Ministry of Transportation is seeking two (2) individuals who will lead the activities of engineering consultants, and technical staff engaged in the design and engineering of Major Capital transportation projects within the boundaries of the North Eastern Region.



Lead the charge in developing integrated, multimodal transportation solutions that prioritize safety, accessibility, and inclusivity!

The Ontario Public Service: Strengthening Ontario, together.

A career in the Ontario Public Service is driven by a passion for creating a stronger Ontario. If you share this ambition, we are fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where employees have the tools and opportunities they need to be fulfilled and inspired to move Ontario forward. Our leaders enjoy:



Purpose-driven culture: Be part of a dynamic leadership team dedicated to serving 15 million Ontarians. Your leadership will drive long-term impact and contribute to public service excellence. Empowering work environment: Thrive in an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the population we serve. Enjoy a culture of holistic well-being, flexibility, and safety, with tailored work arrangements to suit your life stage. Our modern, friendly, and accessible workplaces support you in bringing your authentic self to work and exploring your full potential. Expansive leadership opportunities: Benefit from endless growth opportunities, mentorship, and the chance to lead across various sectors. In the Ontario Public Service, your leadership journey can span multiple ministries and functions. Recognition and Rewards: Your efforts will be recognized both formally and informally, ensuring you feel valued and supported. We offer competitive salaries with performance-based pay, a defined-benefit pension plan, and comprehensive benefits that support your holistic wellness. Enjoy a range of vacation and leave options, along with access to employee and family assistance programs and inclusive counselling services.

About the job

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At the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. As a leader, you'll be at the forefront of creating a dynamic work environment that sparks innovation, fosters collaboration, and champions inclusivity. We value a diverse, anti-racist, and accessible workplace where everyone feels safe and respected. By embracing these values, you'll help build a vibrant team culture where every individual can thrive. Your leadership will inspire and motivate your team to achieve their best, aligning their efforts with our strategic vision.




To succeed in this role, you will:


Strategically oversee the Highway Engineering Area within the Project Delivery Section, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals and objectives. Represent the Region and Ministry on high-level committees, task forces, and proceedings, influencing policy and technical decisions in highway engineering. Evaluate and authorize consultant assignments, ensuring optimal resource allocation and project success. Provide visionary engineering guidance to a technical team, fostering innovation and excellence in project delivery.

Meet Your New Team

The Transportation Infrastructure Management Division is responsible for the delivery of the design and construction program of the provincial highway system including the administration of construction contracts as well as providing quality assurance while supporting our maintenance and operations office.

What you bring to the team

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Mandatory Requirements:

Must be licensed to practice with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Demonstrated ability and willingness to conduct field reviews and travel to remote areas not accessible by public transportation
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Leadership Experience:

Proven ability to provide strategic direction and coaching, fostering high performance and continuous improvement Skilled in engaging team members positively, promoting innovation and creativity Expertise in developing practical solutions to complex issues Demonstrated skills in managing budgets and human resources, including labour relations
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Project Management:

Ability to develop objectives and assess projects, policies, and recommendations Skilled in establishing long-range highway planning priorities Capable of recommending and negotiating regional priorities
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Technical Expertise:

Advanced knowledge of Civil Engineering theories, principles, and practices, with an emphasis on highway engineering and related fields Working knowledge of ministry's engineering policies, procedures, standard specifications, design and construction standards, and automated engineering systems Initiative, problem-solving skills, and sound judgment to assess and resolve complex engineering problems
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Communication and Relationship Management :

Ability to integrate opposing interests and professional opinions on complex issues. Excellent relationship-building skills to promote effective stakeholder engagement. Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills, to exchange information and represent the ministry. Political acuity and conflict resolution skills to effectively manage difficult stakeholders in confrontational situations

Don't meet every qualification?

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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

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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:

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Apply by:

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

1 English Permanent, 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region 1 English Temporary, duration up to 24 months, 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region

Compensation group:

Management Compensation Plan

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Management and General

Posted on:

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Note:

T-MT-232556/25(2)

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

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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.

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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

Strengthening Ontario, together