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Apply By: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Construction Officer

Job ID:

242776

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Construction Contracts Policy, Standards and Contracts Branch, Transportation Infrastructure Management Division

City:

Kingston, London, North Bay, St Catharines, Thunder Bay, Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

6A011 - Technical06

Salary:

$86,379.00 - $127,288.00 Per year

We are seeking a knowledgeable and forward-thinking Construction Officer to play a key role in shaping the Ministry's construction contract administration framework.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex technical and policy challenges, and want to influence how major infrastructure projects are delivered, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Please note that the successful candidate may work out of one of the following office locations:

• 95 Arrow Road, Toronto
• 1355 John Counter Boulevard, Kingston
• 301 St Paul Street, St Catharines
• 659 Exeter Road, London
• 615 James Street South, Thunder Bay
• 447 McKeown Avenue, North Bay

About the job

In this role, you will:

• Develop and update construction contract administration policies, procedures and standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including modernization and automation of contract administration processes.
• Provide expert technical advice and interpretation on complex construction contract issues to regional and provincial staff.
• Manage and coordinate policy and procedural projects, ensuring timelines, deliverables and quality standards are met.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners, including industry associations and other jurisdictions, to support consistent and effective contract administration practices.

What you bring to the team

Technical Expertise:

• You have knowledge of legislation, Ministry policies, standards and government priorities related to construction and contract administration.
• You understand highway construction methods, contract management practices and the roles of contractors, consultants and partner ministries.
• You are familiar with safety, legal, environmental and technical considerations affecting construction operations.

Policy and Analytical Skills

• You can assess complex construction and contract administration issues and recommend solutions that balance cost, durability, environmental impact, safety and resource constraints.
• You can interpret specifications, drawings and technical documentation to support policy development and issue resolution.
• You can identify systemic issues and develop evidence-based improvements.

Project Management and Organizational Skills

• You can plan, coordinate and lead concurrent projects, ensuring deliverables are met.
• You can provide leadership and direction to project teams and manage timelines, risks and stakeholder expectations.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You can prepare clear, comprehensive reports, manuals, recommendations and presentations for diverse audiences.
• You have strong negotiation and persuasion skills to work with stakeholders who may hold differing viewpoints.
• You can build consensus and foster effective working relationships across internal and external partners.

Computer Skills

• You can use software and database applications to prepare reports, manage projects and analyze technical data.

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:

Apply by:

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 301 St. Paul Street, St Catharines, West Region or 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region or 95 Arrow Rd, Toronto, Toronto Region or 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region or 615 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region or 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Maintenance and Trades

Posted on:

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Note:

• T-MT-242776/26

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.

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