Job Description

Requisition ID: 19758

Department: Transit Services Dept.

Service: Rail Construction Program Service

Branch: Construction Management Branch

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year

Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation: CIPP

Salary Information: $80,325.70 - $97,739.46 annually (2025 rates of pay)

Location: Gillin Building,141 Laurier Avenue

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Transit Services - OC Transpo

Application Close: 10/11/2025

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of the Rail Construction Program is to transform, develop, grow and sustain Ottawa's Light Rail Transit Systems as a component of the City of Ottawa's overall transportation and mobility strategy.


You are responsible for: coordinating, overseeing and monitoring the construction works related to the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) project within the City's Rail Construction Program; coordinating works associated with multiple phases of the project, including early works, design, construction, demolition, rehabilitation, testing, commissioning, closeout, turnover to clients, warranty and maintenance; and supporting management staff in the decision-making process by implementing construction oversight and inspection to assess the performance, quality and progress of the Stage 2 LRT project construction works.


You also: perform a key role in site coordination and communication; ensure compliance with all construction contract requirements; interface with contractors, consultants and external stakeholders; monitor, track and report on project status; perform site visits and prepare daily field inspection reports; review submittals and payment requests; and actively work to resolve issues in the field wherever possible, and escalate to management when needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in a relevant engineering discipline or applied science from an accredited university


Minimum of 3 years of relevant field experience on construction projects.


Experience on light rail construction projects is desirable

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) OR Licensed Architect with Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is desirable
Certificate of Recognition (COR) training or certification from IHSA is desirable

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering standards for Ontario/Canada and related to the field of expertise Various engineering standards, bylaws and related national and provincial codes Applicable acts, legislations, regulations and guidelines City of Ottawa standards and specifications OPSS, MOE and other related agency regulations Awareness of project management concepts Contract management Engineering, construction and design processes Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, etc.) Field investigation techniques Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers Awareness of project management concepts Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects for Ontario

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to read technical plans and drawings for multiple disciplines, including structural, civil, architectural, etc. Prepare and deliver field inspection reports and progress reports Plan, operate and supervise engineering and process studies Effective time management and task prioritization Manage projects and meet objectives Work professionally with contractors, consultants and other technical authorities Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Display good judgement with staff, professionals and clients Strong technical and analytical skills Undertake projects and tasks with minimal supervision Build effective interpersonal relationships Strong initiative, judgement, reliability Highly motivated and conscientious Diplomacy, discretion and tact Flexible, organized, detailed-oriented and an independent worker Able to work well in a team-oriented environment Willingness to work outside normal working hours Access to a personal vehicle also required.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Driver's License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.




We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.



The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

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