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Apply By: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Design and Document Review Supervisor

Job ID:

244648

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Transportation Infrastructure Management Division, Design and Engineering

City:

North Bay, Sault Ste Marie

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

5A011 - Technical05

Salary:

$80,089.00 - $115,402.00 Per year

Do you have proven highway engineering experience, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills? If so, consider this opportunity, where you will coordinate and supervise the contract review and tendering process, and ensuring that a high level of contract quality and accuracy is maintained.

This role will support the Northeast and Northwest Project Delivery sections in delivering their major capital programs.

About the job

In this role, you will:

direct the activities of the contract review unit
plan, develop and coordinate a review program for the detailed analysis of regional contract drawings
provide advice and guidance to engineering staff and consultants on interpretation of policy pertaining to contract review methodology
implement review and quality assurance procedures
provide expertise on the development of policy standards, specifications and other guidelines
facilitate preparation of contract packages
prepare reports and make presentations on review findings

NOTE: The successful candidate could work either 447 McKeown Avenue in North Bay or 70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie. Should the candidate work from Sault Ste. Marie, occasional travel to North Bay will be a requirement of this role.

What you bring to the team

Highway Design and Contract Experience

You have proven ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specifications
You have knowledge of the proper application of contract drawings in the tendering process
You have the ability to interpret and apply relevant highway engineering standards, specifications and special provisions
You have knowledge of practices and guidelines pertaining to contract documentation review methodology and tendering practices

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You have well developed communication skills to prepare reports and deal effectively with senior management, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders
You are able to provide technical supervision, guidance and support to staff

Leadership and Analytical Skills

You have proven administrative and supervisory skills
You can provide direction to staff and monitor progress
You have proven analytical and problem solving skills to assess a variety of technical data

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 accessibility

We 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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Additional information:

Apply by:

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

1 English Permanent - Full Time, 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region or 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Science and Engineering

Posted on:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Note:

T-MT-244648/26

How to apply:

You must apply online.
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