Corridor Management Officer

Are you customer-service driven with strong analytical and interpretive skills? Are you ready to play an important role in managing Ontario's highway corridor? Then consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Transportation, Corridor Management Section. Please note that there are four 18-month temporary positions available at three separate office locations: • One position will be located at 615 James Street South, Thunder Bay;
• Two positions available at 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue, Toronto;
• One position at 659 Exeter Road, London. Effective January 1, 2024 the salary range for this position is $1,346.28 to $1,692.30 per week. The new rates, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

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 the  OPS 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 Ontario's  Human Rights Code . Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• Inspect highway corridor and ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and policies
• Review and evaluate permit applications and issue permits for corridor activities such as highway access, signing, encroachments and building and land use
• Coordinate utility relocations
• Work with internal and external stakeholders such ministry staff, municipalities, consultants, and the public
• Identify and resolve problems related to corridor management Note: the successful candidate will be required to travel on a bi-weekly basis, within the region.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You have a valid Class "G" driver's licence to drive to various sites and meetings at locations that are remote for public transit

Technical Knowledge and Skills

You can:
• Apply knowledge of highway construction, utility relocation and land use planning processes
• Interpret and apply relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation
• Read and interpret highway and construction plans, reports, and site plans

Communication Skills

You have:
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with other staff and a wide range of external stakeholders such as, the public, utility companies, developers, municipalities and elected officials
• Written communication skills to prepare documents such as permits, correspondence and briefing notes
• Ability to provide advice and technical/legal information to clients who are unfamiliar with terminology

Analytical, Organizational and Computer Skills

You have:
• Proven analytical, evaluation and decision making skills to assess alternatives/permit applications, develop alternate options and recommend solutions
• Demonstrated planning, organizational and prioritization skills
• Proficiency with common software applications and databases, and word processing, spreadsheet and email software