Ministry of Transportation - Human Resources

Ministry Development Plan
for Provincial Field Services Employees

Link here to the Field Services Development Plan Brochure - PDF

Introduction:

Provincial Field Services (PFS) is the construction administration arm of the Ministry of Transportation (MoT) and provides construction contract administration across the province of BC (Ministry Representatives).

This brochure outlines the Ministry’s Development Plan for PFS employees starting at an entry level within the PFS and progressing through to the Construction Manager level.

*Note - This plan assumes the employee has already acquired the necessary civil engineering education. If not, required civil engineering training must be obtained.

How This Plan Works?

This is an employee driven development plan offering modular training via computer, home study and classroom instructional techniques. It is to be completed while fully employed.

Employees are required to meet with their supervisor annually to jointly agree to module targets. The number of modules completed each year is dependant on each individual’s ability. It is expected that each position level will require ~2 years to complete. All training must have supervisory approval before registering.

How Do I Register?

PFS employees register directly with the training provide and registration details are included within the web links provided.

Is This Available to People Outside PFS?

Consultants & contractors are not required to participate in this development training. However, should employers wish to similarly train their employees, the following apply:

Any employers can register employees for those modules identified as “available to PFS and Non-PFS employees”. Register directly with the training provider.

For modules specific to PFS operations, employers may wish to utilize the module descriptions and seek alternate training that will meet the intended content. This allows for tailoring to meet the specific practices of each employer. Providers listed may offer this tailoring & can be contacted directly.

Training Positions

Field Services Aide

Engineering Assistant & Assistant Project Supervisor – Level 1

Engineering Assistant & Assistant Project Supervisor – Level 2

Project Supervisor

Field Services Manager

Optional Courses

Field Services Aide (STO 15) – 6 ½ days plus online training • Available to PFS and non-PFS employees
Provider	Topic	Duration/ Cost	Dates (please confirm on-line)
BCIT	AMRC 2015 – Communications Introduction to practical writing Deciding what to say Organizing information Writing clear sentences Writing effective paragraphs Writing effective letters Writing difficult messages Oral presentations Public relations Meeting skills	30 hours / $249.00	On-line
Ashbrooke Quality Assurance Ltd.	ISO 9000 : 2000 Series Foundation Training Course Internal QMS Auditor Training Course	1 day / $310.00 2 days / $630.00
Learning Services	Leading the Way – Gateway Workshop	2 days	Sept 18-19/07 – Victoria Oct 17-18/07 – Vancouver Nov 14-15/07 – Victoria Dec 4-5/07 – Nanaimo Jan 29-30/08 – Victoria
• This following section is available to PFS employees only
BCPSA	Disability Case Management – information session (overview STIIP/LTD, statistics, employee/employer responsibilities)	2 hours	Spring meeting – end of March
Ministry of Transportation/ Russ Coates	Project Management Overview of Project Management and an introduction to the Project Management Manual	½ day	Spring meeting – end of March
Ministry of Transportation/ Betty McCaw	Procurement Information Session Procurement cycle Acquisition of goods Types of solicitation Overview of each type of contract and general purpose Risk management Contract approval requirements	½ day	.
Learning Services	PCMP 110 – Procurement Foundation (Procurement and Contract Management Program)	1 ½ days	On-line

Engineering Assistant and Assistant Project Supervisor (STO 18 and STO 21) Level 1 – 12 days • Available to PFS and non-PFS employees
Provider	Topic	Duration/ Cost	Dates (please confirm on-line)
Learning Centre-3E	Risk Management	1 day	.
Learning Services	Leading the Way – Level 1 (Discovering Leadership) Module 1 (Making Change Happen)	Part 1 – 2 days Part 2 – 2 days	Sept 19-20/07 Part 1 – Vancouver Oct 17-18/07 Part 2 – Vancouver
Thompson Rivers University	Management Skills for Supervisors – Level I (Interpersonal Skills) Communications Interviewing and coaching skills Problem solving and decision making model Assertiveness training Dealing with difficult people Styles awareness Mediation	4 days / $595.00	Oct 02-05/07 – Kamloops TBA-Vernon Feb 12-15/08 – Williams Lake Mar 25-28/08 – Fort St. John
• This following section is available to PFS employees only
In-house – Greg Matisz/ Barry Bergstrom	Progress Estimating System (PES)	½ day	.
Learning Services	PCMP 201 - Contract Management Planning motivation	2 ½ days	.Oct 11/08 – Victoria Feb 14/08 – Prince George

Engineering Assistant & Assistant Project Supervisor (STO 18 & STO 21) Level 2 – 16 ½ days • Available to PFS and non-PFS employees
Provider	Topic	Duration/ Cost	Dates (please confirm on-line)
Learning Centre	Leading the Way – Level 1 (Discovering Leadership) Module 2 (Developing Teams)	Part 1 – 2 days Part 2 – 2 days	Jan 23-24/08 Part 1 – Victoria Feb 20-21/08 Part 2 – Victoria
Thompson Rivers University	Management Skills for Supervisors – Level 2 (Group Skills) Leadership and motivation Meetings Stress management Teambuilding Influencing skills	4 days / $595.00	Nov 6-9/07 – Kamloops TBA – Vernon March 18-21/08 – Williams Lake April 22-25/08 – Fort St. John
• This following section is available to PFS employees only
Learning Services	Labour Relations: An Introduction	1 day	Sept 12/07 – Victoria Sep 18/07 – Nanaimo Oct 10/07 – Port Coquitlam Nov 21/07 – Surrey Dec 04/07 – Williams Lake Jan 15/08 – Victoria Jan 30/08 – Vancouver Mar 04/08 – Victoria Mar 13/08 – Abbotsford
Ministry of Transportation	Claims Management	1 day	To be developed
Ministry of Transportation/ Jenny Pleice	Risk Management – Insurance and Bonds Basic principles of risk management Insurance requirements and specifications Surety bonds Understanding risk control/financing Use of special provisions insurance clauses Understanding Certificate of Insurance Other risk management processes	2 hours	Spring meeting – end of March
Ministry of Transportation/ Don Shaw	Construction Contracts – Special Provisions/ Standard Specifications	2 half-day sessions (Procurement Information Session and PCMP 110 pre-requisite)	.
Learning Services	PCMP 202 – Contract Solicitation, Award and Monitoring	2 ½ days	Oct 02/07 – Fort St. John Jan 31/08 – Victoria
Learning Services	203 –Administering and Evaluation Contract Performance	2 ½ days	Sept 24/07 – Victoria Nov 28/07 – Nanaimo Jan 23/08 – Kelowna

Project Supervisor (STO 24) – 15 days plus 2 days online training • Available to PFS and non-PFS employees
Provider	Topic	Duration/ Cost	Dates (please confirm on-line)
Learning Services	Leading the Way – Level 1 (Discovering Leadership) Module 3 (Producing Results)	Part 1 – 2 days Part 2 – 2 days	Oct 24-25/07 – Nanaimo Jan 23-24/08 – Vancouver Nov 28-29/07 – Nanaimo Feb 20-21/08 – Vancouver
Thompson Rivers University	Management Skills for Supervisors – Level 3 (Administrative Skills) Performance planning Job breakdown Orientation and expectations Harassment Change management Delegation Employee job training Hiring Time management Dealing with substance abuse	4 days / $595.00	Dec 4-7/07 – Kamloops TBA – Vernon April 15-18/08 – Williams Lake May 27-30/08 – Fort St. John
• This following section is available to PFS employees only
Learning Services	Labour Relations – Managing Performance	1 day	Sept 11/07 – Victoria Sept 20/07 – Abbotsford Sept 25/07 – Prince George Oct 02/07 – Kamloops Oct 04/07 – Surrey Oct 18/07 – Victoria Oct 30/07 – Fort St. John Nov 28/07 – Cranbrook Jan 10/08 – Nanaimo Feb 13/08 – Williams Lake
Learning Centre or PSA	Best Practices in Disability Case Management	1 day	.
Ministry of Transportation	Claims Management	1 day	To be developed
Ministry of Transportation/ Swein Haugen	Project Management Manual Intent and content of a project charter Elaboration and expansion How a project plan is developed Implementation, control and closeout of the project Project risk	1 day	.
Learning Services	PCMP 204 – Laws and Ethics for Competitive Procurement	1 ½ days	Nov 01/07 – Victoria Nov 19/07 – Cranbrook
	205 – Procurement Management and Negotiations: Theory and Issues	1 ½ days	Sept 14/07 – Kamloops Nov 02/07 – Victoria
	210 – Understanding and Drafting Contracts	2 ½ days	On-line

Field Services Manager (ML 5) – 29 days plus 4.5 days online training • Available to PSF and non-PFS employees
Provider	Topic	Duration/ Cost	Dates (please confirm on-line)
Learning Services	Leading the Way – Level 2 (Dynamic Leadership) Module 1 (Building Dynamic Work Teams)	Part 1 – 4 days Part 2 – 2 days	Oct 16-19/07 – Victoria Nov 28-29/07 – Victoria
	Leading the Way – Level 2 (Dynamic Leadership) Module 2 (Promoting Change)	Part 1 – 4 days Part 2 – 2 days	Sept 10-13/07 – Vancouver Jan 08-11/07 – Victoria Oct 30-31/07 – Vancouver Feb 12-13/08 – Victoria
	Leading the Way – Level 2 (Dynamic Leadership) Module 3 (Optimizing Performance)	Part 1 – 3 days Part 2 – 3 days	Sept 26-28/07 – Vancouver Oct 31-Nov 02/07 – Vancouver
• This following section is available to PFS employees only
Learning Services	Labour Relations – Investigative Skills	1 day	Nov 01/07 – Victoria Nov 29/07 – Cranbrook Dec 06/07 – Prince George Jan 24/08 – Nanaimo Feb 07/08 – Surrey Feb 14/08 – Williams Lake
Learning Services	PCMP 301 – Advance Contract Management Planning	2 days	Jul 16-17 – Victoria Sept 10-11/07 – Richmond Jan 29-30/08 – Kamloops
	302 – Requests for Proposals	2 days	July 23-24/07 – Victoria Oct 18/07 – Burnaby
	304 – Advanced Law, Ethics and Best Practices in Procurement Management	1 day	July 19/07 – Victoria
	305 – Advanced Negotiation Skills	2 days	July 26-27/07 – Victoria Oct 04-05/07 – Kamloops
	310 – Advanced Contract Drafting	4 ½ days on-line	Jun 11-Jul 20/07 – On-line Oct 29-Dec07/07 – On-line
	350 – Case Study and Executive Panel Presentation	2 days	Nov 08-09/07 – Victoria

Optional courses if required
Provider	Topic	Duration/ Cost	Dates (please confirm on-line)
• Available to PSF and non-PFS employees
BCIT	Civil Engineering Technology Courses	Distance education	On-line
.	Introduction to computers (Microsoft Word/Excel)	Local	.
• This following section is available to PFS employees only
Learning Services	Managing Time and Email Effectively	1 day	Sept 13/07 – Prince George Sept 19/07 – Victoria Sept 25/07 – Cranbrook Oct 16/07 – Grand Forks Oct 17/07 – Prince George Oct 18/07 – Vancouver
Learning Services	Behavioural Interviewing	1 day	.
Learning Services	Hiring – Orientation and Probation (STO 21 and 24)	1 day	Sept 29/07 – Kamloops Oct 25/07 – Prince George Dec 12/07 – Nanaimo Jan 15/07 – Vancouver Jan 24/08 – Victoria Feb 07/08 – Kamloops