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Apply By: Monday, October 26, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Electrical Coordinator

Job ID: 249919

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Operations

City:

Barrie

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

4A011 - Technical04

Salary:

$75,185.00 - $105,116.00 Per year

Bring your contract administration and leadership skills to this unique opportunity as an Electrical Coordinator with Central Region Operations, Ministry of Transportation.

About the job

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent you will:

- assess electrical and advance traffic management needs;
- direct employees and contractors in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and facilities;
- inspect electrical contracts and manage third party maintenance;
- review electrical designs, provide reports and attend technical review meetings on behalf of the ministry;
- provide technical advice and recommendations on electrical matters;
- serve on various committees and task forces as required.

NOTE: this position will require travel on a regular basis.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory:

- 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.
- A certificate of qualification for the trade of electrician with electronic endorsement for Maintenance and Construction, as issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

Specialized Knowledge:

- You have knowledge of the practices, procedures, specifications and standards related to the inspection, maintenance, installation and repair of highway electrical devices
- You know electrical codes and safety procedures
- You have knowledge of maintenance requirements associated with highway electrical devices and their support structures

Technical Knowledge:

- You have experience with contract administration, including administrative procedures, reporting requirements and documentation
- You are able to interpret and apply related regulations, policies and directives (i.e. Occupational Health & Safety Act, The Highway Traffic Act,



Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act and Environmental Assessment Act)
- You can prepare detailed cost estimates for proposed work
- You are able to administer contract terms, and make recommendations with respect to contractor payment certificates

Communication, Supervisory and Interpersonal Skills:

- You have effective communication skills to provide technical advice and recommendations
- You have well-developed written skills to prepare detailed cost estimates for proposed work
- You have robust negotiation skills to deal effectively with contractors and consultants
- You are able to deal effectively with ministry contacts and the public
- You have supervisory and planning skills to direct and coordinate the activities of assigned ministry staff and contractors

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.

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

Additional information:

Apply by: Monday, October 26, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

- 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 301 Bryne Dr, Barrie, Central Region

Compensation group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Maintenance and Trades

Posted on:

Friday, October 9, 2026

Note:

- T-MT-249919/26

How to apply:

- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

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.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

📌 Electrical Coordinator (Barrie)
🏢 Ministry of Transportation - Ontario
📍 Barrie