Maintenance Contract Supervisor

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Apply By: Tuesday, November 24, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Maintenance Contract Supervisor

Job ID:

250847

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Operations Division

City:

Mississauga

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary Contract/Assignment - 12 months with the possibility of extension

Job code:

M0911B - Technical Services15

Salary:

$90,700.00 - $133,653.00 Per year

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Drive Excellence in Highway Maintenance

Are you a motivated leader with experience in infrastructure operations or maintenance management? The Ministry of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Contract Supervisor to support the safe and reliable delivery of provincial highway maintenance services across Ontario.

In this role, you will guide complex multi-year maintenance contracts, support ministry teams responsible for contract oversight, and help ensure that highway services meet quality, safety and operational standards. Your work will contribute directly to the safety, accessibility and efficiency of Ontario's transportation network and support the millions of people who travel across the province every day.

This is a meaningful opportunity to influence how maintenance services are delivered, contribute to provincial planning, and help strengthen Ontario's highway system for the future.

About Us

The Operations Division leads transportation operations across the ministry. We create operational policies, deliver programs that support public needs, and manage transportation assets and infrastructure. Our work includes corridor management, emergency response, maintenance and operations, and developing strong working relationships that support the movement of people and goods throughout Ontario.

The Ontario Public Service: Strengthening Ontario, Together.

A career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is driven by purpose. We're building a stronger Ontario by delivering programs and services that make a real difference in people's lives. If you share this ambition, you'll find a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people we serve and empowers you to lead with confidence.

Why Your Leadership Belongs Here

• Purpose that drives you: Lead work that matters. Your leadership will shape policies, programs, and services that improve lives across the province—every day.
  
• A culture that supports you: Thrive in a flexible, inclusive, and respectful workplace that values your well-being and empowers you to bring your whole self to work.
  
• A career that grows with you: Explore leadership opportunities across ministries and sectors. With access to mentorship, learning, and mobility, your career can evolve here.
  
• Recognition that reflects your impact: We value the difference you make. You'll receive competitive pay, a defined-benefit pension, and benefits that support your well-being—plus meaningful recognition for your contributions.

About the job

We believe great leadership starts with high standards and strong support. In the OPS, that means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right, even when it's hard.

As a leader, you'll shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible, where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.

You won't be doing it alone. We invest in our leaders through mentorship, learning opportunities, and cross-ministry networks that help you grow your impact and connect with peers across the organization.

Leadership is about impact, and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one.

As the Maintenance Contract Supervisor, you will:

• Lead the delivery and oversight of highway maintenance services to ensure safety, quality and contract compliance.
  
• Manage complex multi-year maintenance contracts, resolve issues, support inspections and guide contract administration.
  
• Coordinate responses to emergencies, weather events and critical incidents and provide timely updates to ministry leadership.
  
• Review contractor plans, performance and claims, recommend actions and support payment approvals and financial consequences when required.
  
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, communities, agencies and other partners to support safe transportation operations.
  
• Manage and support ministry staff, set clear expectations, promote an inclusive team environment and contribute to operational and resource planning.

Please note: This position is based in Mississauga and requires regular travel around the Peel Halton West region.

Meet the Hiring Manager

In this role, you will report to Jatinbhai Patel, Head, Maintenance, a professional engineer with over 23 years of experience in Ontario Public Service, where he has led and engaged diverse teams in both operational and project settings. Jatin is known for his approachable, inclusive, collaborative, people focused leadership approach and delivering results.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory Requirements

• A valid G class driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.

Leadership and People Management

• Leads teams through inclusive, values-based leadership and supports a positive work environment.
  
• Manages financial and human resources, sets clear expectations and guides team performance.
  
• Oversees multiple projects and aligns work with strategic and multi-year plans.

Technical and Operational Experience

• Applies advanced knowledge of civil engineering, contract management, road maintenance and construction standards.
  
• Interprets and uses regulations, policies and directives related to highway operations, infrastructure improvements, safety requirements and emergency situations.
  
• Supports oversight of maintenance activities, contract performance and compliance.

Program and Project Management

• Uses project management principles to plan, coordinate and administer complex operational programs.
  
• Contributes to standards and policy development and understands ministry decision-making processes.
  
• Manages financial and administrative processes to support effective delivery of maintenance programs.

Communication and Relationship Management

• Communicates clearly, prepares accurate documentation and supports informed decision-making.
  
• Builds and maintains productive relationships with contractors, communities, agencies and partners.
  
• Investigates issues, resolves complaints, and negotiates solutions to claims and disputes with professionalism.

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!

Think this role could be right for you?

We're here to support you every step of the way. These short videos can help you feel confident and prepared:

• Navigating Our Hiring Process – Get a clear overview of each stage in our structured hiring process so you know what to expect and how to prepare.
  
• Application Preparation Tips – Learn how to showcase your leadership experience in ways that align with how we evaluate applications during the screening stage.

Take a few minutes to explore these resources. They're designed to set you up for success.

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:

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 5710 Timberlea Blvd, Mississauga, Central Region

Compensation group:

Management Compensation Plan

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Management and General

Posted on:

Monday, November 9, 2026

Note:

• T-MT-250847/26

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. 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