Engineer, Geotechnical
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Are you a geotechnical engineering expert with a passion for pavement design? Join the Ministry of Transportation’s Geotechnical Engineering department where you will drive infrastructure excellence, provide technical insight, guide project reviews and ensure our roads are built to last!
About the job
Using your expertise in the field of geotechnical engineering and pavement design, you will:
• provide engineering services for highway projects
• monitor and review consultant work
• participate in design review meetings
• conduct design assessments and warranty inspections
• provide geotechnical engineering information, advice and services
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• you are a Professional Engineer, licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
• the position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G 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
You have:
• knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of civil or geotechnical engineering with special emphasis on pavement design, pavement rehabilitation, pavement management, soils mechanics, testing, slope stability, shallow foundations, earthworks, and other geotechnical aspects.
• knowledge of engineering materials (asphalt, concrete, granular, soils, rock and specialized products such as geotextiles).
• knowledge of consultant acquisition and administration in order to prepare terms of reference, recommend acceptance/rejection of Expression of Interest (EOI) requests, evaluate Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Quotations (RFQ) submissions.
• knowledge of computer software including various pavement design software, pavement management software, and word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software.
• knowledge of project management in order to participate on project teams, and undertake special projects in resolving unique geotechnical problems, improving efficiency and effectiveness, and improving quality of design services.
You have:
• analytical, decision making, and judgment skills to assess the suitability, technical soundness, risk and cost-effectiveness of pavement and foundation designs; to recognize and resolve issues that may adversely affect public interest and safety.
• communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate, to build and maintain effective working relationships and to effectively negotiate options.
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!
Additional information
Address:
- 1 English Permanent – Full Time, 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group: Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario
Schedule: 6
Category: Science and Engineering
Posted on: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Note:
- The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures, including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
- T-MT- /25
How to apply:
Please apply online, only, at , quoting Job ID , by Friday, August 29th, 2025 . Please follow the instructions to submit your application.
If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code .
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
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Employment type
Full-time
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Job function
Science and Engineering
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Company
Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario
Location
Toronto
Country
Canada
Salary
100.000
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