Make a difference in the safety of citizens, inmates, and the community!Are you a visionary with capital and business planning expertise, and exceptional strategic thinking skills? Bring your expertise to the Facilities and Capital Planning Branch where you will help shape the future of our ministry's infrastructure, ensuring it meets the highest standards of safety and sustainability.
About the Facilities and Capital Planning Branch:The Facilities and Capital Planning Branch is responsible for managing the Ministry's infrastructure and facilities across Ontario. Acting as the key connection between internal program areas and external partners, we oversee a wide range of sites, including correctional institutions, probation and parole offices, OPP facilities, forensic laboratories, animal welfare facilities, fire and emergency training centres, corporate offices, and specialized training locations.
We lead strategic and financial capital planning efforts, manage service and contract agreements, and oversee property services and major capital projects. Our work ensures that facilities are safe, functional, and able to support critical ministry operations—from public safety and law enforcement to emergency training and animal welfare.
With a commitment to excellence and collaboration, the branch helps shape modern, effective infrastructure that meets current and future needs across the province. With a focus on modernization and operational excellence, the branch ensures that ministry facilities are functional, secure, and aligned with long-term government priorities.
About the job
In this dynamic role, you will:
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Lead strategic initiatives, including the Asset Management Plan, Justice Sector Infrastructure Investment Strategy, and transformational projects that influence ministry-wide infrastructure planning
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Develop and implement ministry-wide policies and processes for capital investment priorities, facilities infrastructure, accommodations, and capital submissions.
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Advise senior leadership on financial, economic, and strategic matters related to capital planning, leasing, and infrastructure investments.
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Oversee the ministry's annual infrastructure planning cycle, ensuring alignment with government directives through effective coordination of capital and lease planning and approval processes.
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Conduct research and analysis including feasibility studies, market trends to support decision-making.
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Prepare cabinet submissions, financial forecasts, economic models, and business cases, and
lead cross-functional teams to support strategic communication, long-term planning, and operational excellence.
What you bring to the team
Capital and business planning expertise:
You have:
• experience with financial, economic, real estate development theories and practices
• expertise in multi-year capital planning, financial modeling, and business planning
• ability to understand and apply legislation, regulations, and policies governing capital planning
Strategic leadership and project management skills:
You have:
• project management skills to lead multi-disciplinary teams through complex initiatives involving multiple departments/teams, ensuring deliverables are on time, within scope, on budget and meet goals
• strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to align corporate objectives with business strategies
• leadership skills to manage diverse functions and staff schedules
Research, data and procurement skills:
You have:
• experience in research, data analysis, and information management to understand financial impacts
• understanding of procurement, infrastructure and construction management processes
Judgement and analytical skills:
You have:
• ability to assess economic and fiscal implications of strategies
• skills in evaluating spending trends and making recommendations
• ability to manage and resolve issues
• tact and diplomacy when working with stakeholders
Influencing and communication skills:
You can:
• develop and deliver effective presentations to senior management and influence strategic decision-making
• write clear, concise and professional business materials, including briefing notes, reports, and submissions tailored to different audiences
• manage consultations and build consensus to meet client needs
• build, strengthen and maintain partnerships with internal and external contacts, including Indigenous communities
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 we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment