Ministry of Transportation Looking for Contract Services Inspector at Carleton Place, ON Full Time

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In is role, you will:

• perform summer / winter road patrolling
• monitor roadway conditions to ensure any hazards and/or deficiencies are addressed;
• mobilize hired equipment and resources as required to ensure established level of service criteria are met;
• inspect work performed by maintenance and construction contractors to ensure compliance to standards and contractual agreements;
• undertake / support various maintenance activities as required.

Note:

• During the winter season you will be required to work rotating shifts on a 24 hour/7 day a week basis, including nights, weekends and statutory holiday.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver’s license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver’s license upon being hired.

Technical and Legislative Knowledge

• you have knowledge and experience in construction and/or maintenance practices including inspection and road patrolling and related administrative duties
• you have knowledge and experience of highway maintenance and/or construction standards and specifications
• you have knowledge of related policies, acts and regulations to interpret and assess legislative impacts on contract related issues

Essential Skills

• you have communication and interpersonal skills
• you have analytical, negotiation and problem solving skills
• you have mathematical skills to assist with the assessment of contract related issues
• you have organizational and planning skills to effectively carry out assigned inspection and monitoring duties
• you have the ability to interpret contract drawings and documents
• you have the ability to monitor contractor’s operations, assess contractors and consultants work for compliance
• you are proficient in using computer software and applications to complete reports and spreadsheets

Additional Information:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures, including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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