Are you a structural engineering expert with a passion for innovation and public service?
If so, consider these opportunities with the Bridge Management and Rehabilitation Section to shape the design, inspection, and construction of bridges, culverts, and transportation structures across the province. From setting engineering standards to driving research and policy development, your work will leave a lasting impact on Ontario's roads and communities.
In this role, you will:
- provide expert advice on the design, inspection, repair, and construction of bridges, culverts, and other transportation structures
- support research and development of better engineering standards, materials, and methods
- develop and update policies, procedures, manuals, and systems for structural projects
- set criteria for approving materials and products used in ministry projects
- participate in internal and external committees to share knowledge and support collaboration
- prepare technical documents and drawings for structural work, using reports and engineering manuals to recommend the best solutions
NOTE: You will be required to travel to remote areas not accessible by public transit.
Join us for an information session on
Wednesday August 19, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST where you will have a chance to find out more about the job, the team and the Branch.
Be sure to add this event to your calendar so you don't miss out!
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- You are licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or You currently have accreditation as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian Province or Territory, and you will obtain a Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) license as a condition of accepting this position.
- You possess a valid driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the province of Ontario.
You:
- know theories, principles and practices of civil engineering with emphasis on bridge standards, design, rehabilitation, construction, evaluation and inspection
- have practical experience in the design, rehabilitation, construction, evaluation and inspection of both simple and medium complexity bridges
- have knowledge of codes, standards, specifications policies, Manuals and practices related to bridge design, standards, rehabilitation, inspection, evaluation and construction
- have knowledge of structural analysis and design systems and software related to bridges
You can:
- provide advice, deliver presentations, work effectively with ministry staff and outside agencies
- participate in various internal and external committees
- prepare written manuals, specifications, standard drawings, reports, briefing materials and other documentation
You can:
- carry out the design, rehabilitation, construction, evaluation and inspection of structures
- develop new policies, standards, procedures, manuals, tools and models
You have:
- organizational and planning skills to carry out various projects or assignments simultaneously
- project management skills for the delivery of structural-related projects
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!
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.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
