Technical Specialist

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Apply By: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Technical Specialist

Job ID:

250862

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Long - Term Care

Division:

Long-Term Care Capital Development Division / Capital Program Management Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent, 1 Temporary - 18 months with possibility of extension

Job code:

7A008 - ProgPlanEval07

Salary:

$92,976.00 - $135,136.00 Per year

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Accessibility support

Do you have experience in capital planning and construction related to healthcare facilities in the long-term care sector? Do you have the ability to establish effective working relationships and resolve problems with creative solutions? If so, our Capital Program Management Branch within the Ministry of Long-Term Care's Long-Term Care Capital Development Division is seeking your expertise for the role of Technical Specialist.

About the job

In this role, you will:
• provide technical advice in the review, decision-making and approval process for health capital projects in the long-term care, hospital and/or community sectors
• review output specifications and design drawings for congruence with functional programs, application of space-planning standards and protocols, physical plant feasibility, project costing, scheduling, phasing, decanting and land use
• act as the capital planning and implementation resource to health service providers, the Ministry and capital project teams
• expedite reviews and decision-making and approval processes for health capital projects
• provide recommendations for the development of health capital program, capital project planning policy, planning standards, guidelines, best practices and evaluation protocols
• provide advice to internal and external stakeholders in complex space-planning design issues and provide viable alternative solutions

Note: Periodic travel may be required

What you bring to the team

Technical expertise:

• You have demonstrated experience in the use of capital planning, design, procurement and construction knowledge related to the operations of health care facilities
• You know Ontario's health capital planning framework and funding policy and processes
• You know processes for guidelines and standards development within the construction industry
• You understand the relationships between health care goals and priorities, and relevant legislation and regulations in the development and application of standards and guidelines
• You have demonstrated knowledge of standards and regulations specific to capital project design in the long-term care, hospital and/or community sectors

Planning, evaluation, analytical and problem-solving skills:

• You can critically analyze capital project plans
• You have proven experience in providing advice in the planning process and identifying impediments and risks in capital planning and individual capital projects

Communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship management skills:

• You can develop and maintain strong partnerships and working relationships with stakeholders
• You can provide effective consultation services and negotiate final design solutions
• You can develop reports, correspondence and briefing notes material

Computer skills:

• You have demonstrated competency in the use of computers and software packages (e.g. word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and Internet search engines) to conduct research on best practices

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

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role

Additional information:

Apply by:

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 438 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region
• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 438 University Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Consulting and Planning

Posted on:

Monday, November 9, 2026

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-LC-250862/26(2)

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.

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