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Are you looking for a change in your career where you will review and analyze complex contract claims, make recommendations for settlement or denial and negotiate resolutions? Then this role in the Capital Program Delivery Branch will provide you with new challenges and experiences.

Note: The location of the vacancy is at 301 St Paul St, St Catharines. However, pending the results of the competition, consideration will be given to the successful candidate to allow them to work out of an MTO Office in one of the cities listed on this posting.

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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.

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About the job

Working independently, you will conduct in-depth analyses of facts, liaise with internal regional and provincial office staff and communicate and negotiate with service provider executives to seek resolutions on highway construction and maintenance contract claims.

Note: The location of the vacancy is at 301 St Paul St, St Catharines. However, pending the results of the competition, consideration will be given to the successful candidate to allow them to work out of an MTO Office in one of the cities listed on this posting.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with the Association of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).

Demonstrated Construction and Contract Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of a broad variety of construction/maintenance techniques, procedures, methods and practices adopted by contractors in performing capital construction and maintenance work
• You have knowledge of contract preparation, design and documentation to interpret various contract specifications and requirements
• You have knowledge of standard contract administration practices, procedures and requirements including contract change order procedures

Proven Analytical Skills:

• You have investigative and analytical skills to research the background of claims, analyze technical data, evaluate different points of view, maintain objectivity and make recommendations for settlement

Excellent Negotiation and Communication Skills

• You have negotiation skills to negotiate claims with various contractor/consultant representatives including company owners
• You have communication skills, persuasiveness and tact to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to prepare various documents and reports

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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!

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