Pavement Design and Evaluation Officer

Apply By:  Thursday, October 15, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Transportation Infrastructure Management Division
City:  North Bay
Position(s) language:
Job term:  1 Permanent
Job code:  60105 - Pavement Design/Eval Officer
$1,419.16 - $1,745.92 Per week
* * Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to demonstrate your pavement management, evaluation and design expertise? If so, consider bringing your talent to our multi-disciplinary team.
About the job   In this challenging position, you will:
prepare recommendations regarding the planning, design, construction and maintenance of highway facilities
supervise engineering service provider assignments
carry out on-site investigations and prepare reports
analyse and evaluate field and laboratory test data
provide technical information and advice to staff, service providers, stakeholders and special interest groups
evaluate pavement conditions and develop maintenance/rehabilitation strategies

Please note:

fieldwork and occasional overnight travel is a requirement of this position.
Mandatory requirements     The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
Technical Knowledge:
You have demonstrated knowledge of geotechnical engineering materials.
You have knowledge of the principles and practices of soils and pavement evaluation, investigation, testing and design as well as highway construction and maintenance practices.
You are proficient with computers and software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
Analytical, Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

Skills:

You have the ability to analyze a problem by identifying critical factors, research, define causes, define possible solutions, and select best solution.
Communication and Interpersonal

Skills:

You are able to promote the effective delivery of multi-disciplinary projects
You have proven ability to work effectively both individually and in teams to negotiate resolve, advise, report and present technical and administrative information
Administrative and Supervisory

Skills:

You have the ability to assist in the administration and supervision of service providers by preparing and administering contracts, assessing deliverables and rating performance, to effectively deliver projects without delay
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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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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Language requirements and assessment   All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the  position(s) language  section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
1 English Permanent - Full Time, 447 Mckeown Ave, North Bay, North Region