SIGN DESIGNER

Job ID:
231181
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Operations Division, Traffic Operations & Engineering Section
City:
St Catharines
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary up-to 12 months with the possibility of extension
Job code:
12682 - Engineering Services Officer 3
Salary:
$1,346.02 - $1,691.95 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you a skilled and creative sign designer looking for a new challenge?
Then we have the position you’ve been looking for!

GRAPHIC DESIGN KNOWLEDGE

• You have advanced knowledge of and demonstrated skill in the use of Adobe Creative Suite software related to graphic design
• You know graphic design, drafting techniques, work procedures, pertinent classification of signs and principles of sign design, such as information, warning and guidance
• You know and have demonstrated use of microcomputers and related graphic design and word processing software

PROBLEM SOLVING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS

• You can interpret and follow detailed instructions with the ability to be creative and innovative in developing design alternatives
• You can design, implement, lead and manage a number of concurrent projects of varying degrees of complexity, individually and within a team environment

COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SKILLS

• You can provide advice and consultation to identify the needs of diverse users to maintain effective working relations
• You can present materials to peers and senior management in a clear and concise manner

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 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 job description 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.

Please refer the Job description for details