Where strategic leadership, innovative partnerships, and sustainable infrastructure come together.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the delivery of major capital projects that support Ontario's environmental mandate. As a senior project management professional, you will provide leadership and strategic oversight for planning, design development, and implementation of new capital projects, using the P3 public-private partnership model. Your expertise will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and in alignment with government priorities.

The responsibilities include managing scope, stakeholder engagement, budget preparation, scheduling, risk mitigation and workstream coordination across diverse infrastructure teams.

Success in these roles requires sound project delivery and stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to adapt quickly and respond to changing environments and finding solutions to complex issues with a diverse team of technical consultants, subject matter experts and contractors.

NOTE: These positions will require occasional travel for site visits

Information Session:

We are offering an opportunity for those interested to attend a virtual session to learn more about the division and the positions to be filled.
Date: Monday, May 4th, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM- 2:00 PM

Register for the information session here.

* This session is optional and has no impact on hiring decisions

About the job

In this role, you are accountable for end-to-end oversight, strategic advice, and issue resolution across the capital project lifecycle.

You will:
• Lead complex infrastructure projects through all phases of a delivery including functional programming, design development and specifications, procurement, construction, commissioning and transfer of responsibility to operations.
• Manage the planning, design and construction of large and complex infrastructure projects delivered through traditional direct delivery or Public-Private Partnerships (P3).
• Act as liaison with ministry senior management, and primary ministry contact with Infrastructure Ontario (IO)
• Provide strategic advice to senior management on complex, confidential and politically sensitive issues
• Lead presentations to seek approvals of new concepts, manage relationships with various groups of internal and external stakeholders, manage project risks and develop comprehensive communication strategies.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members to develop strategies and establish processes to advance project outcomes.

What you bring to the team

Technical Knowledge:

You have:
• experience in managing complex infrastructure project including direct management of consultants and contractors.
• the skills and knowledge (e.g. architecture, engineering) or comparable experience to review and contribute to design and construction management
• business acumen and experience in dealing with project budgets, schedules and technical requirements and construction methodologies.
• experience providing technical and commercial support to the management of projects and implement risk mitigation measures specific to commercial and contractual matters.
• ability to interpret and manage complex project agreements and commercial risk.

Project Management Leadership:

You have:
• provide trusted, strategic advice to senior executives on complex and sensitive matters.
• an understanding of traditional forms of contracts and P3 delivery models (eg: Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build-Finance-Maintain etc.)
• experience negotiating claims, scope changes and other contractual items on projects.
• the ability to provide issue management advice and interpretation in situations which may be very sensitive or unique.
• the ability to anticipate risks, develop mitigation strategies, and make sound, defensible decisions.

Stakeholder and Relationship Management Skills:

You have:
• stakeholder and relationship management skills to work effectively with various users and stakeholders such as laboratory specialists and scientists to ensure their needs are represented in all phases of large-scale capital development projects.
• consultation, negotiation and collaboration skills to deal with team members, senior management, internal Ministry subject matter experts and other stakeholders (Ministry of Infrastructure, Infrastructure Ontario).
• the ability to defuse situations and interpersonal skills to deal with a diverse group of partnerships and clients.

Communication and Presentation Skills:

You can:
• understand critical issues facing the ministry, to prepare and present option papers and recommendations aligned with key stakeholder mandates, needs, and interests.
• review and prepare reports, briefings, issue papers, work plans, and make recommendations to senior management.

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.

Remember:

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 12, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.