MTO Engineering
Development Program
JENNIFER GRAHAM -HARKNESS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PROVINCIAL HIGHWAYS MANAGEMENT, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
Female Representation in the Program
26 24 2
April 2019 Data
Females Recruited Into the Program
2010 - 2019
Credentialed Professional Engineers
Bargaining Bargaining
Engineers Engineers
105 209
Management Management
Engineers Engineers
36 114 1
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
4 year development program
Practical, multi-disciplinary experiences
through rotations in regional and
provincial offices
◦ Highway Design
◦ Construction
◦ Traffic
◦ Bridge Engineering
◦ Environmental
◦ Engineering Materials
◦ Operations and Maintenance
Program Progression
PBE 4
- Average 1 year
PBE 5
-3-4 years
PBE 6 Licensure
-Receives license and applies for permanent position
- 4 years development; 2 years to secure a position
- Maximum time in program is 6 years
Program: Competency Based
Competency: Technical:
Specific and observable Specific knowledge/skills
knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be effective
Describes the “what” and the
“how” of the job Behavioural:
Motive and personal attributes
that shape behaviours
Competency
Model
Levels of proficiency
described as “scales” for
assessment purposes
They are measurable and
observable
Competency
Based
Recruitment
Selection Criteria
Order Percentage Criteria
1 0 Graduated with degree in 2017 or later (by spring 2019).
2 0 You must have a minimum of a four-year civil engineering degree with knowledge in geotechnical, traffic management,
transportation, structural, construction and/or materials specialties.
Weighted 3
4
0
25
Valid class G driver`s licence.
Effective communication skills (level 2) • Presentation skills (level 2) • Writing skills (level 2) • You have oral
Selection
communication and active listening skills to explain complex policies, procedures and techniques and to help ensure
information is understood • You have written communication skills to accurately document information and prepare
reports • You have written and oral communication skills to prepare and present presentation material related to
the engineering aspects of a project.
Criteria 5 20 Well-developed analytical problem solving skills; good judgement • (level 3) • you are able to interpret data from a
variety of sources, apply design, and resolve problems that arise during construction • you are able to contribute to the
development of innovative design, construction staging and foresee adverse impacts of designs • you are able to analyze
relationships among several parts of a problem or situation and make causal links • you are able to draw on your own
experience, knowledge, and expertise to provide the best response in a critical or urgent situation.
Aassessed through:
1. Presentation 6 20 Ability to work collaboratively (level 2 lead/participate on project teams • You are able to develop and maintain
harmonious relationships, with diverse internal and external clients and respond in an appropriate and professional
manner • You are able to establish mutual trust and credibility with colleagues and team members • You are able to
support team successes and work to resolve issues or concerns by promoting the expression of diverse points of view •
2. Interview You are able to express positive expectations and you have an optimistic view about the team and its predicted
accomplishments
3. Written assignment
4. References 7 15 Organizational Skills: (level 3) • You are able to set work priorities and allocate own time and that of other resources to
achieve project objectives. • You are able to monitor progress towards deliverables and make specific changes in own
work processes to meet business objectives and/or improve performance.
8 10 Concern for Quality and Standards (level 3) • You have integrity to ensure your actions are consistent with organizational
values, policies and codes of conduct • You are able to monitor and evaluate work quality and processes against policies,
standards and regulations
9 10 Technical Expertise: Knowledge in geotechnical, traffic management, transportation, structural, construction and/or
materials specialties.
Mentors
Engineering Interns assigned a mentor for the
duration of the program
Mentors are:
◦ not direct supervisors
◦ must be a professional engineer
◦ section heads, senior engineers, managers or
graduate EDPs
Support available to guide mentors in their role
Female Role Models
Inclusive Culture ROTATIONAL
ASSIGNMENTS
In-house Flexible
Training Work Environment
Co-Op
Experience KNOWN BRAND
Generations Objective Perceived
of Families Recruitment Security
Criteria