Technical Services Officer (1)

← Back to search results Apply By: Monday, June 22, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Technical Services Officer Job ID: 244862 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of Transportation Division: Operations Division City: Kingston Position(s) language: English Job term: 1 Temporary up to 12 months with the possibility of extension Job code: 12974 - District Eng Service Officer Salary: $1,346.28 - $1,692.30 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Apply now Accessibility support Do you have a varied and extensive background in road maintenance and construction? Are you a service oriented professional with effective communication skills?
Then consider this opportunity to advance your career. About the jobIn this role, you will:
• plan, coordinate and administer contracts
• prepare drawings and/or collaborate with design
• interpret specifications, drawings, plans and designs; complete contract drawings and documents during pre-contract phase for construction issues
• provide technical and administrative support to ensure contract delivery What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements• This 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 s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.
Technical Knowledge and Skills:• you have knowledge of engineering principles relating to construction, maintenance, road design and utility relocation for the preparation, administration, acceptance of Regional tenders and contracts
• you have knowledge of relevant legislation and policies pertaining to the preparation of tenders, contract administration and contract payments
• you have knowledge of construction safety methods and practices
• you have the ability to read, interpret and amend contract documents and plans
• you have knowledge of financial reporting procedures to maintain records, track budgets and forecast expenditures
• you have the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and acts to provide advice
Analytical, Evaluative and Decision-Making Skills:•you can review, recommend and identify road rehabilitation alternatives and utility relocation
•you can plan, organize, monitor, prioritize work and set individual assignments
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:•you can use tact and diplomacy when interacting with clients
•you can prepare reports and present findings
•you can negotiate design and contract languages on behalf of the ministry in a productive and constructive manner
•you can establish and maintain effective relations with both internal and external stakeholders
Computer Skills:• you are proficient in using AutoCAD and computer software applications, email and internet access to complete reports and spreadsheets 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 accessibilityWe 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: Monday, June 22, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Work hours: Schedule 3 Category: Maintenance and Trades Posted on: Monday, June 8, 2026

Note:

• T-MT-244862/26

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1. You must apply online.
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