Have you ever wondered how highway construction projects are planned and funded? Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your strong financial, business planning and analytical skills in a dynamic environment?
If so, consider this opportunity with the Ministry of Transportation, Asset Management Branch.
Transportation Infrastructure Management DivisionThe Transportation Infrastructure Management Division provides leadership for the planning, design and delivery of the multi-year capital program to renew and expand the province's highway network, including associated policies and standards. The Asset Management Branch within TIMD develops program, network and project-level investment strategies; develops and monitors the multi-year capital program; and secures the necessary approvals and funding from central agencies.
Note: All positions are based at 301 St. Paul Street in St. Catharines. Temporary positions may have the option to work from 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue in Toronto.
Note:
This role does not involve IT systems analysis, software development, or technical solution design
About the job
In this position, you will:
• Coordinate the annual business planning process for assigned program areas.
• Provide advice regarding the interpretation and application of business planning policies, procedures, directives, guidelines and processes.
• Research and develop tools, methods, processes, performance indicators and standards to support the annual request for funding and other approvals (Strategic Planning Process), Treasury Board submissions and business case development.
• Lead and participate on multi-disciplinary project teams through all phases of projects, Treasury Board submissions and business case development and analysis.
• Develop and present reports and recommendations to senior management.
What you bring to the team
Business Planning and Project Management Experience
• You have knowledge of and experience in business planning procedures and processes to provide strategic recommendations and advice
• You have knowledge of economics, business and accounting principles, financial planning and management practices.
• You have project management and performance measurement knowledge and experience.
Research, Analytical and Financial Skills
• You have demonstrated experience conducting research, quantitative and qualitative analysis (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, policy analysis, risk analysis, amortization) and presenting basic financial data in understandable summaries.
• You use analytical skills to identify trends and potential risks (e.g., financial, human resources, political, operational, legal) for new programs and operations.
• You use analytical skills to interpret requests, researching options and identify alternatives to conflicting information, review business plan submissions and making recommendations.
• You have experience handling funding challenges resulting from constraints or emerging issues, and performing financial evaluations including Alternative Financing and Procurement initiatives.
Interpersonal and Problem-Solving Skills
• You have developed consultation skills to negotiate with program areas and to promote and negotiate approvals within the division, ministry and central agencies.
• You have persuasive skills to advise management and staff regarding business planning submissions, to obtain agreement, and to advocate for additional funding or continuation of programs.
• You have experience identifying potential problems and developing mitigating strategies, and prioritizing concurrent sensitive issues.
Communication Skills
You have demonstrated:
• Oral communication skills to provide instructions, advice, options to diverse stakeholders and to liaise with various corporate support areas (e.g., procurement, human resources, policy, communications, legal, financial).
• Written communication skills to prepare materials including databases, reports, and presentations, perform statistical analysis using standard computer applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software).
• Experience synthesizing financial information / data using MS Excel (or similar software) and providing summaries.
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
many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
group health, dental, life and disability benefits
a range of vacation and leave options
an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services