ENGINEER

Managing stakeholder expectations and communications

An effective communicator at all organizational levels, with highly developed interpersonal and team skills, you’re adept at working collaboratively in a multistakeholder environment like ours and conveying technical information in plain language. These talents will be evident as you provide input at meetings and communicate confidently with the public, contractors, colleagues, developers, consultants, Councillors, other divisions and government agencies, and other internal and external clients and stakeholders about projects, programs and developments.

Technical Knowledge, Analysis & Consultation

You will apply the Railway, Roadway and Bridge standards, legislation, rules, procedures and practices for all Metrolinx Subway Program project submissions and Developer or Agencies submissions. This will include permit applications ensuring submissions and designs comply with City standards. You will review, identify and evaluate impacts, and provide technical advice, review, and expertise for the resolution of infrastructure-related issues and to comment on preliminary designs for procurement matters. Full project management accountabilities Exhibiting an understanding of modern principles and practices of management and management controls, you will manage a variety of assigned projects and provide comments on necessary mitigation measures. You will ensure effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and maintenance of related data. This role involves gathering and refining project scope and reviewing life cycle cost analyses for the construction of Metrolinx Programs, SmartTrack Stations, third party and agencies development municipal infrastructure. You will conduct research in your assigned area, ensuring that it takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation, and initiatives by other levels of government. Equipped with this up-to-date knowledge, you will provide advice, reviews and expertise, and utilize standard engineering principles and practices to assist in the operation, development, and maintenance of works infrastructure and related services. You will have an understanding and experience with Design-Build procurement models and a key asset will be your knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of contractors, designers, owners, and third parties. This includes communicating needs and concerns to internal stakeholders, and conveying the unit’s positions clearly and concisely.

Who is our ideal candidate?

You are able to plan and deliver technical expertise related to the technical review, analysis, and assessment of capital projects. Using your highly developed communication, consultation, and interpersonal skills you will be adept at establishing strong working relationships and collaborating with stakeholders. Your capacity for collaboration, astute critical judgment and insight gives you the ability to resolve conflicts, negotiate and achieve consensus among parties with differing objectives in a complex, multi-stakeholder, and politically sensitive environment. You bring highly developed planning, organizational, and time management skills enabling you to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You make expert technical recommendations that maintain the public interest and further enhance the project deliverables. Your technical industry knowledge and analytical skills enable you to provide strategic consultation to colleagues and stakeholders. You are able to read, interpret, and report on engineering plans, drawings, and specifications using your knowledge of engineering principles and practices associated with the design and construction of bridges, tunnels, culverts, and retaining walls. Your familiarity with Federal and Provincial regulations and requirements related to bridges, roads, transits, and health and safety, including the Occupational Health & Safety Act, will be essential to the role. You have thorough knowledge of relevant policies, government legislation, and regulations including the CSA S6 Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code, CSA S7 Pedestrian, Cycling, and Multiuse Bridge design guideline, MTO Structural Manual, MTO Structure Rehabilitation Manual, and AREMA Manual. Your knowledge of Ministry of Transportation, Metrolinx, and City of Toronto design standards, directives and policies would be an asset. You engage in an organizational culture that emphasizes innovation, collaboration, transparency, accountability, and trust while embracing a strong code of ethics and integrity to support public service excellence.

Your application should describe the following:

Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and a member in good standing, with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
Experience applying the principles of engineering in the area of condition assessment, design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of bridges, structures, and expressways for capital projects.
Experience providing technical expertise and consultation to a variety of stakeholders (e.g., consultants, contractors, utility companies, internal project leads etc.) in the review of engineering drawings for proposed bridge infrastructure.
Experience in reviewing/approving legal agreements for construction and cost sharing of new and existing infrastructure.
Possession of a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License.