Are you an experienced professional with excellent political acuity, strategic thinking and interpersonal skills ready for an exciting and challenging opportunity? If so, consider these positions supporting the Directors of two, dynamic branches.
Who we areThe
Design and Engineering Branch (DEB) and
Major Infrastructure Projects Branch (MIPB) in the
Transportation Infrastructure Management Division (TIMD) collaborates with other branches and divisions to support MTO's commitment to a safe, efficient, and reliable transportation system. DEB provides provincial oversight to the design and engineering of highway infrastructure projects through project delivery teams and subject matter expertise in environmental, geotechnical, structural, electrical, traffic engineering, geomatics, and property functions that support project planning, design, and delivery.
MIPB provides end-to-end delivery of major highway infrastructure projects using non-traditional contract delivery methods and partnerships. The ministry's capital infrastructure program has more than tripled in the last decade, including several generational projects, such as Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass. Delivery of major infrastructure projects requires a strategic approach that includes working closely with delivery partners and the adoption of new tools and emerging delivery models.
Consider this dynamic position in the Design and Engineering Branch or Major Infrastructure Projects Branch (MIPB) where you will support the Director's Office, lead key strategic and branch initiatives and special projects that have a direct impact on core operations and activities of the division and ministry. In these roles, you will report directly to the Directors of the Design and Engineering Branch or Major Infrastructure Project Branch.
Note:
• 1 Permanent position is for the Design and Engineering Branch (DEB)
• 1 Temporary - 12 months with possibility of extension is for the Major Infrastructure Projects Branch (MIPB)
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
In this role in the Director's Office, you will:
• Provide advice, strategic intelligence and policy expertise
• Work closely with the Branch management team, coordinate deliverables across the branch and provide guidance to teams in all phases of policy and project delivery and development
• Provide advice, strategic intelligence and policy expertise
• Coordinate communications and support issues management with multi-disciplinary cross-sectoral teams
• Conduct research and identify priorities and manage complex issues
• Provide leadership and build and maintain key, important relationships
• Coordinate projects with multi-disciplinary cross-sectoral teams
• Work closely with and support the branch management, Director, Office of the Chief Engineer and the Assistant Deputy Minister
What you bring to the team
Leadership and Project Management Skills
• You have leadership skills to guide the ministry and partners in discussions and lead professionals on complex issues, policies, and projects
• You have project management experience to plan, coordinate and direct work teams
• You have knowledge of business and operational planning and performance management, including benchmarking, re-engineering, quality assurance, best practices, business modeling and forecasting tools
Policy and Program Development Knowledge and Skills
• You have policy and program development experience to identify, develop and review strategies and lead policy development
• You have knowledge of decision-making processes, relevant legislation, policies, programs and priorities of the transportation sector to facilitate strategic planning
Relationship Building and Communication Skills
You have:
• Interpersonal, influencing and persuasion skills to provide advice, collaborate on issues management and work with stakeholders
• Presentation skills to advise and make recommendations to senior leadership
• Strategic thinking skills to develop and encourage commitment to new approaches
Analytical, Issues and Risk Management Skills
You can:
• Conduct research and identify gaps, conflicts, trends and issues
• Identify critical or potentially contentious issues and take quick action or provide recommendations on a response strategy
• Process and distill information from a range of sources
• Provide risk assessment and management and identify impact
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!