Highways and Public Works

Department Overview

Fields

CONSULTANTS
Administrative/ Organizational/ Policy	Analyzing and making recommendations on administrative, organizational and policy matters
Architectural Landscape	Planning and designing architectural landscape and overseeing construction of landscape
Architecture	Planning and developing construction and renovation of commercial, institutional, industrial and residential buildings
Audit/ Financial Procedures	Examining or verifying financial records and bookkeeping methods
Building Science Analysis	Inspecting building energy efficiency, envelope integrity and air handling systems
Communications	Developing, implementing and analyzing communication strategies and information programs
Contract Administration	Preparing project documents, cost estimates, scheduling construction inspection and site supervision
Culture/ Heritage/ History	Researching and analyzing past civilizations in the area of beliefs, customs, properties and events
Economic/ Social Analysis	Researching/developing policy & coordinating programs economic behavior, employment, immigration, corrections, housing, labor, family services, etc.
Education (Schools)	Researching and producing reports on elementary, secondary and post-secondary education policies and programs
Employee Assistance Program	Confidential assistance and counseling for employees experiencing problems which may affect their work and personal lives
Energy	Consultation and advice in energy related issues
Engineering - Electrical	Engineering services related to electrical and electronic equipment and systems
Engineering - Environmental	Engineering and scientific services related to environmental assessment, monitoring and performance
Engineering - Geotechnical/ Materials	Engineering services related to soil, materials and foundations
Engineering - Mechanical	Engineering services related to heating, HVAC, plumbing, ventilation and pump systems
Engineering - Municipal	Engineering services related to sewage collection/water distribution/sewage treatment/ water supply systems/urban street/roadway constr & land development
Engineering - Structural	Engineering services related to structures & buildings
Environmental Consultant	Technical services related to environmental monitoring and assessment & resource management
Forest Management	Researching and developing plans for the management and harvesting of forest resources
Geology/ Mining	The science dealing with the origin, history & structure of the earth
Geomatics	Geomatics is the science and technology of gathering, analyzing, interpreting, distributing and using geographic information.
Graphic/ Visual Arts Consulting	Design, illustrations, layouts and visual images to effectively communicate information for publications, advertising, films posters and signs
Health Professionals	Consulting in areas of health, including chiropractors, dentists, optometrist, physicians, physiotherapists, psychiatrists, psychologists & therapists (various Business Licenses )
Human Resource Management	Developing, implementing and evaluating human resources, labor relations policies, programs and procedures
Humanities/ Demographics	Statistical study of population and the behavior of humans
Hydrology/ Water Testing & Treatment	The science that deals with water, the study of the movement & distribution of the waters of the earth, study the floods/water pollution/the chemical & physical properties of water
Insurance/ Risk Management	Consulting & audit-related services as advice to purchasers of property & casualty insurance or as self-insurers of such coverage
Interior Design/ Space Plan	Producing designs for interior spaces and space planning
Land Use Planning	Developing, planning and recommending policies for managing land use and associated services
Legal/ Justice	Advising & representing clients-defined by the Legal Standards Act
Occupational Health & Safety	Conducting research and producing reports in the area of training, hygiene and safety
Pipelines	Analyzing impact of pipelines on the surrounding environment
Productivity Mgmt/ Program Evaluation	Measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of a program or productivity level
Project Mgmt - Construction	Providing comprehensive project management services as defined in the specifications
Project Mgmt - IT (Information Technology) Systems	Providing comprehensive project management services for the definition, development & implementation of information technology systems
Project Mgmt - General	Providing comprehensive project management services as defined in the specifications
Recreational Service	Consulting services, conducting research and developing programs and policies related to recreation, sports and physical fitness
Science	Conduct research in the areas of archaeology, biology, climatology, thermographic surveys, earth sciences, etc
Security Systems Development	Consulting in security alarm systems, CCTV cameras, card access entry systems, covert camera systems & theft prevention devices
Strategic Planning	Assisting and analyzing future needs, departments goals, policies and procedures to effectively meet future requirements
Surveyor	The assembly and assessment of land and geographic related information, for planning and implementation
Surveyor - Engineering	Topographic and construction related surveying procedures for the construction of civil engineering projects
Surveyor - Legal	Professional surveying services, including cadastral surveying, geodesy, geographic information systems, photogrammetry, remote sensing, offshore positioning and hydrology. In Yukon must be a Canada Lands Surveyor
Surveyor - Quantity	Analysis of constr quantities & cost estimates on civil engineering, architectural, structural, electrical & mechanical construction projects
Tourism	Research, develop policies & administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment, tourism in urban and rural areas
Transportation Design	Consulting & design services in the area of transportation design
Waste Management	Making recommendations and analyzing how to reduce environmental threats, minimize damaging effects and dangers to the environment
Wildlife/ Fish Management	Conducting, analyzing, researching and developing new practices and products related to fisheries and wildlife

SERVICE SUPPLIERS
Accommodation	Providing short term accommodation to the public and private sectors with or without food, beverage and other services
Actuarial Services	Providing expert advice & relevant solutions for financial, business & societal problems, applying mathematical and statistical methods to calculate premium and benefit payments
Advertising/Press Services	Preparing notices for advertising and placing ads in newspaper
Aircraft Services	Providing fixed and rotary wing aircraft service
Airport Observer/ Communicator Services	Coordination of EMO, air/ground radio, weather information, air traffic control, flight planning, janitorial, require certificate as A.O.C.
Answering Services	Answering telephones, recording & relaying messages
Appraisal Services	Evaluating assets
Artist (Paintings/ Sketches/ Illustrations)	Paint or draw humans, animals or landscape
Auctioneer Services	Auctioning of goods, property and business
Audio/Visual	Production of audio and visual materials
Audit/Finance/Accounting	Accounting and financial records planning, organizing and administering accounting systems
Automotive - Rental/Leasing	Rent and lease of automobiles
Automotive - Repairs/Services	Repair and service cars, buses and trucks
Boardroom Facilities	Boardroom facilities for meeting space; may include projectors, screens, sound systems, tables, seating and related catering
Book Binding	Set up and operate equipment that cut, fold, gather, stitch and trim printed materials to publish casebound books
Chainlink Fencing	Erect chainlink fencing
Child Care/In-Home Care	Providing child care and in-home care for children, elderly and convalescent clients
Coaching Clinic Service	Recreation coaching clinics
Computer Technician	Service, repair, install & test computers & computers equipment
Conflict Resolution/ Mediation/ Arbitration	Settling issues between parties engaged in a dispute by individuals trained in the area of mediation
Construct Displays/ Models/ Interpretive Panels/ Exhibit	Build displays, models, interpretive panels or exhibits
Construct Sculptures/ Plaques/ Headstones/ Markers	Use of marble, metal or concrete to construct human or animal sculptures, plaques, headstones and markers
Copying/Blueprinting	Duplicating service; photocopying and blueprinting, etc
Curriculum Development	Development of school courses
Desktop Publishing	Create material (text and graphics) for distribution
Driver Training Service	Conducting Driver Training and Examinations
Editing	Checking and correcting documents
Entertainment	Produce and perform in ‘live’ productions and staged entertainment
Equipment Rental (not Building or Roads)	Rent mobile equipment
Expediting	The timely transportation of products and information and courier, delivery or pick up services
Facilitator	to conduct and teach courses
Feasibility Study	Conduct study to determine if project can be accomplished
Fire Protection Service	Service & repair of fire protection system & equipment
First Aid Training	Training given on emergency care for injured or sick persons
Forest Fire Control	Provide forest fire suppression
Freight/Express	Transport goods and materials
Fuel Delivery	Delivery of fuel
Graphic/Visual Arts Projects	Producing design, illustrations, layouts and visual images for publications, advertising, films posters and signs
Hairstylist	Cutting and styling hair
Insurance Adjustor/ Customs Broker	Arrange all types of insurance, investigate insurance claims and determine the amount of loss or damages; Customs & trade brokerage
IT Development/ Support - Application Development	Developing, implementing & supporting custom information systems solutions on mainframe, client server or PC platforms using a variety of software tools
IT Development/ Support - GIS	Providing a broad range of services related to Geographical Information Systems incl spatial & tabular databases & applications; statistical analysis; digitizing, mapping & plotting services
IT Development/ Support - Web Site Development	Internet website development, maintenance, design, hosting, promotion & marketing; tutoring for website design & maintenance
Job Description/ Qualifications Writing	Writing tasks and skills needed for a specified position
Landscaping/ Horticulture/ Plant Maintenance	Maintaining gardens, parks, golf courses and other landscaped environments and service in treating injured and diseased trees and plants
Laundry Services	Dry-cleaning and laundry services
Life Skills Training/ Support	Teach activities of daily living: nutrition/banking/budgeting/safety/shopping/recreation/ communication/ socialization/bus training
Livestock Services	Service to control and manage livestock and animals
Locksmith Services	Make, install and repair locks
Maps/ Topography	Design & prepare maps & interpret aerial photographs
Meals/ Catering Service	Restaurants, take-out food and catering
Media Analysis	Study and results of media reports
Media Relations	Develop and implement communication strategies and information programs, publicizing activities and events, and maintaining media relations
Metallurgy	Analyze metals and minerals
Multi-Media	Communication in a number of media such as sound, visual, written materials, radio, television and newspaper
Office Space Rental	Lease and rent of office space
Outfitting/ Guiding	Organize and escort hunting trips and tours
Pest Management	Inspect for pest infestation and eliminate pest
Photography/ Photographic Services	Photograph people, scenes, events, materials, products and other subjects/Provide professional photographic lab services
Printing	Print text, illustrations & designs
Public Relations	Promoting an advantageous relationship with the public
Real Estate	Providing sale of houses, apartments, commercial buildings, land and other real estate
Reclamation/ Remediation/ Environmental Clean-Up	Reclaim or restore land to original state & environmental clean-up
Records Management Services	Providing general & detailed records management services, including records management program development, implementation & maintenance & general library information.
Recreation	Providing a variety of diversions in sports and hobby
Recycling	Recycling of products for reuse
Repair/ Service/ Maintenance	Maintenance and repair services
Research	Investigate a particular subject
Residential Support ( Approved / Adult/ Group Homes)	Programs and services which provide support, training and/or supervision to individuals in a homelike setting in the community
Restoration Services for Documents and Art, etc	Restoration and conservation of documents, maps and fine works of art
Sample Analysis/ Lab Testing	Conduct research and analysis in various areas e.g. biology, hydrology, water treatment, soil, etc
Sandblasting	Clean and refurbish structures by sandblasting
Search & Rescue	Mountain, cliff and wilderness training and other rescue techniques
Security & Related Services/ Collection Agency Services	Guarding property against theft and vandalism, controlling access to establishments, maintaining order and enforcing regulations Provide collection service for overdue accounts
Silviculture	Reforestation-management/improvement-conservation of forests
Special Event Management	Plan, organize and coordinate conferences, conventions, meetings, seminars, exhibitions, trade shows, festivals and other events
Storage/ Warehouse	Space for storing commodities
Surveys - Operational	Collect data for the analysis of some aspect
Taxi Services	Provision of taxi services
Taxidermy	Preparing, stuffing & mounting animals skins
Telecommunications Services	Offering a wide range of telecommunications-related services, incl research & analysis on trends & products, strategy & policy development, voice & data communications, structured wiring/cabling, telecommunications specific consulting & project mgmt
Telemarketing	Sell commodities by phone
Temporary Help Services	Providing temporary office services
Tourism Services	Provide programs to promote tourism
Training & Development	Organize and teach on a variety of subjects
Transcribing/ Reporting	Record and transcribe verbatim proceedings and prepare reports
Translation/ Interpretation	Translate written materials and oral communication
Travel Services	Making travel arrangements
Upholstery Services	Repair and cover furniture, etc
Veterinary Services	Provide medical treatment to animals
Vocational Training	Train individuals in a profession best suited to them
Waste Management (Eduction & Garbage)	Collect and dispose of human waste and garbage
Welding	Provide welding services
Wildlife/Fisheries	Provide support in wildlife & fisheries (tracking, tagging, counting)
Writing Services	Write edit & proofread reports, documents & manuals

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND SERVICES
General Contractor (Building)	Contractor with the experience and ability to undertake (and subcontract) all components of a building construction project
Architectural Landscape	Landscaping, interior plantscaping, lawn care and tree service
Carpentry/ Framing/ Mill Work	Construct and repair wood structures and their components
Cleaning/ Custodial Services	Cleaning & janitorial services for commercial & residential buildings including windows, ducts and carpets
Concrete (Building)	Provide concrete construction for building structures
Demolition	Wreck and demolish buildings and other structures
Drywall	Install and finish drywall
Eavestroughs/Gutters	Install eavestroughs and gutters
Electrical	Install, test, & repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices, etc
Elevators/ Escalators/ Handicap Lifts	Install and repair elevators, escalators, moving walkways, handicap lifts, etc
Equipment Rental (Building)	Rent mobile machinery and heavy equipment with operator
Excavating	Excavate and grade dirt, including septic systems installation
Floor/ Floor Covering	Install carpet, wood, linoleum, vinyl & other floor coverings
Glass/ Glazing	Supply, install and replace glass
Handyman	Supply of various odd jobs in carpentry
Insulation	Apply insulation materials to buildings
Masonry/ Stonework	Lay bricks, concrete blocks, stone & other materials & repair walls
Overhead Doors	Construct and install overhead doors
Painting	Paint interior and exterior surfaces
Plumbing/ Heating/ Ventilation	Install, repair and maintain various systems
Re-Glazing	Resurfacing of tubs, sinks, countertops etc.
Roofing/ Siding	Install, repair or replace roofing and siding
Steelwork (Building)	Erect, install and repair structural steelwork
T-Bar Ceilings	Supply and installation of T-bar ceilings
Wall Coverings	Cover interior surfaces with paper, fabric or paneling
Water Delivery	Delivery of water in communities
Window Coverings	Supply and installation of window coverings

ROAD & MUNICIPAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
General Contractor (Roadwork)	Contractor with the experience and ability to undertake (and subcontract) all components of a road construction project
Asphalt Paving	Provide and repair asphalt paving
Bridge Work	Build, paint, repair or maintain bridges
Brush & Weed Control	Maintain, clear, cut, chop & dispose brush & weed along roadways
Clearing	Remove trees, brush or other obstruction from land
Concrete (Roads)	Provide concrete construction to road structures
Crushing/ Stockpiling	Crush and stockpile aggregates
Culvert Installation	Install a sewer or drain under a road
Dredging/ Flood Control	Deepen waterways, developing dikes & levees to control water flow
Drilling (Wells- Core Samples)	Drill residential, commercial & industrial water wells & for core samples
Equipment Rental (Roads)	Rent mobile machinery and heavy equipment, with operator
Garbage Dump Maintenance	Maintain garbage dump in good order
Guiderail	Install guiderails
Logs/ Sawmill	Service in logging and sawmill
Pipeline Installation	Construct/install/maintain/repair pipelines; water-steam-chemicals-fuel
Rock Blasting	Explode rocks using dynamite
Snow Removal	Remove snow from roadways and other surfaces
Steelwork (Roads)	Erect, install and repair structural steelwork
Trucking	Operate heavy trucks to transport gravel, etc.
TV Inspection (Sewer)	Inspect sewer lines using TV camera
Water and Sewer	Install water and sewer lines
Water Haul	Hauling water for construction road watering