Help shape the future of Ontario's environmental science infrastructure.Contribute to the laboratory services that support evidence-based environmental decisions across Ontario. In this role, you'll help advance modern, efficient laboratory operations that strengthen the protection of Ontario's air, land, and water, delivering lasting value for communities today and for future generations.
About the job
You will:
• Lead complex projects that modernize laboratory services and deliver strategic investments in scientific equipment and technology.
• Plan and manage the acquisition and implementation of major laboratory assets, ensuring solutions meet operational, scientific, and business needs.
• Provide analysis and advice to support investment decisions, long-term planning, and the effective use of public resources.
• Collaborate with scientists, technical specialists, and business partners to align priorities, resolve challenges, and achieve project outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory performance, efficiency, and service delivery through innovation, technology integration, and continuous improvement.
What you bring to the team
Project Management Expertise
• Demonstrated project management skills to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex, high-value initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, risks, resources, budgets, and timelines to achieve intended results.
Laboratory Operations and Continuous Improvement
• Knowledge of laboratory operations, scientific technologies, and regulated environments, and their application to operational planning and service delivery.
• Ability to identify opportunities for operational improvement, modernization, and increased efficiency through process and technology enhancements.
Strategic Procurement and Investment Analysis
• Knowledge of procurement principles, competitive acquisition processes, and value-for-money considerations.
• Ability to evaluate investment options and contribute to business cases that support operational and financial decision-making.
Analytical Thinking and Decision Support
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex technical, operational, and financial information.
• Ability to assess risks, evaluate options, and provide evidence-based recommendations to support decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement, Influence and Communication
• Interpersonal and relationship management skills to build effective partnerships and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Communication and influencing skills to present complex information clearly and gain support for recommendations and initiatives.
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: