Maintenance Coordinator

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Monday, November 9, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Operations Division, Central Region Operations Branch, Maintenance Section
City:
Barrie
Job term:
1 Temporary up to 12 months with the possibility of extension
Bring your technical expertise and strong planning and contract management skills to the Ministry of Transportation, Operations Division, where your work will make a significant contribution to ensure the safety and quality of Ontario's transportation infrastructure.
About the jobIn this role, you will:
plan, monitor, direct and administer multi-year contracts related to the year round maintenance, repair and construction of transportation related facilities within a specified geographical area in an Area Maintenance Contract (AMC) environment;
participate inthe planning of maintenance, repair operations and construction activities;
carry out inspections and monitoring, interpret contract plans and drawings, prepare work plans, costs, financial forecasts, expenditures and negotiations;
monitor, direct and coordinate activities of staff and contractors
Mandatory requirements
The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
Road Maintenance and Construction Knowledge
knowledge of road maintenance, inspection and repair in summer and winter conditions
knowledge of road construction, practices, equipment and materials
Legislative and Contract Management Knowledge
ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation such as Highway Traffic Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act
knowledge of contract management and administration procedures, reporting requirements and documentation to assist in negotiations and solve problems
ability to prepare cost estimates and interpret contract plans, documents and specifications
Supervisory and Planning Skills
ability to plan and lead activities within established timeframes
supervisory skills to supervise staff and manage stakeholders in high pressure situations to resolve problems
Communication and Computer Skills
strong communication skills to effectively present information in a clear and concise manner
proficient with various computer software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook
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.
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