Shape the future of Ontario's transportation system.The Ministry of Transportation's
Transportation Infrastructure Management Division is seeking a dynamic leader to guide a team of transportation professionals in advancing policy, planning, and infrastructure initiatives that support the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across the province. In this role, you will provide expert technical and policy advice, lead the development of government policy and legislation, and collaborate with key partners to deliver transportation solutions that align with provincial priorities.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Lead and coordinate the analysis, planning, development, and communication of provincial transportation, land use and environmental policies, legislation and regulations that influence and address major issues in Ontario's transportation network
• Conduct creative analysis and develops innovative strategies and proposals to promote the ministry's transportation policy objectives
• Motivate, mentor, and provide leadership to a team of professionals, including determining work priorities, and coordinating work activities
• Provide technical advice and policy expertise to senior management, the Deputy, and the Minister
• Develop and foster effective relationships/partnerships, while considering diverse interests
What you bring to the team
Leadership and Project Management Skills:
You have the ability to:
• lead teams, plan, organize, and carry-out concurrent major, multiple transportation planning projects and policy initiatives involving multi-disciplinary teams and interjurisdictional representatives
• effectively complete project deliverables from initial concept through completion
• champion project management approaches, coach staff and provide expert advice to management and clients on performance improvement
Transportation Policy and Planning Knowledge:
You have the ability to demonstrate:
• knowledge of the linkages between economics, land use, transportation planning and policy issues
• experience with assessment practices related to transportation planning, traffic congestion, and environmental assessment to recommend innovative plans and processes
• knowledge of core issues related to transportation planning, considering social, economic, environmental, and financial impacts
Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
You have the ability to:
• develop and foster effective relationships and manage consultations
• provide leadership and influence agreement among stakeholders with diverse interests
• represent the ministry and convey complex and technical issues in clear language
• prepare reports, Cabinet submissions, briefing notes and draft legislation
Research Evaluation and Analytical Skills:
You have the ability to:
• demonstrate sound judgment, sensitivity and a high degree of political acuity
• use research skills to plan and coordinate research projects that incorporates policy, economic, demographic, and technical data
• undertake risk assessments, make recommendations and provide advice, including cost-benefit analysis
• assess the impact of change and effectiveness of policies/programs against Ministry initiatives and goals
Issues Management:
You have the ability to:
• seek out and effectively analyze information to understand key business issues and identify potential solutions that may impact the organization
• facilitate resolution of contentious issues working collaboratively with stakeholders
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: