Join the Ministry of Transportation's dynamic leadership team to help build a world class transportation system. As Director, Transit Strategy and Programs, in the Transit Division, you will be at the front end of shaping an interconnected transportation system that enables all Ontarians to enjoy a seamless and accessible transportation experience. We are seeking a strategic leader who can inspire teams to drive initiatives through government decision-making. Someone that is a collaborative leader who will build and maintain strong relationships with our partners and stakeholders who play a key role in building the transit systems and programs to meet both the needs of today, and future generations.
This role will appeal to leaders who can translate strategic policy into funding programs and accountability mechanisms. As Director, you will provide leadership, priority setting and direction in the development, delivery and oversight of provincial transit and transportation funding programs. Your program management, stakeholder, relationship building and finance skills will enable you to direct the management of large, complex funding and transfer payment programs.
A leader in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is responsible, innovative and collaborative.
- A responsible leader demonstrates authenticity, accountability and courage. You model ethical behavior, are honest and capable of making difficult choices.
- An innovative leader leads with common purpose, embraces positive disruption, and has a future mindset. You inspire others, value continuous learning and encourage development and integration.
- A collaborative leader focuses on others' growth, drive people-centered outcomes and promote inclusivity. You confront bias and systemic barriers and create a diverse and accessible workplace.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
The OPS is an innovative, responsive, and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable. Diversifying leadership teams is a top OPS priority with the goal to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most underrepresented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) in leadership positions.
To advance this goal, the OPS is collecting socio-demographic information that will help to address potential barriers and achieve equity in hiring. You are requested to complete the
voluntary survey and contribute to building a more diverse, anti-racist, inclusive and accessible OPS.
The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized, and persons with disabilities. The OPS offers employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of
Ontario's Human Rights Code. A dedicated team of employment accommodation specialists are available to discuss individual accommodation needs and ensure the hiring process is inclusive and free from barriers. Contact them at
ExecutiveAccommodations@ontario.ca if you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process. All information discussed related to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint and the
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.
What can I expect to do in this role?
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister, you will:
• Provide strategic direction for the planning, development and delivery of strategic frameworks and initiatives that facilitate the delivery of transportation and transit programs delivered by municipal and agency partners.
• Direct administrative oversight of transfer payment programs at the provincial and federal levels ensuring consistent reporting and compliance.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives that support and advance transit across the province.
• Establish effective relationships with partner ministries, municipalities, the federal government and public transit stakeholders to improve the design, coordination and evaluation of transit strategies and funding programs.
• Lead direction and oversight in the provision of advice, expertise and program guidance to municipalities and agencies.
• Lead the development and implementation of reporting tools and key performance indicators to measure and monitor transportation programs.
• Direct the monitoring and identification of potential issues that impact the effective delivery of transportation services delivered by partners.
• Lead, coach and mentor a team of managers to maximize capacity and build a positive and inclusive work environment.
How do I qualify?
Strategic and Inclusive Leadership
• As an inclusive leader, you lead with empathy, confront biases and systemic barriers, seek diversity and foster accessibility.
• Your strength is in providing strategic direction, establishing priorities, and developing and implementing program-specific actions.
• You promote and foster a culture of collaboration across the organization.
• You have experience leading and engaging teams by creating a high performing culture to achieve organizational goals.
• You have demonstrated proficiency in thinking of the broader strategic picture and planning within current contexts, and for future needs.
• You are experienced at successfully managing and directing physical, financial and human resources to ensure the most flexible, efficient, and effective delivery of services.
Stakeholder, Partner Engagement and Political Acuity
• As a collaborative leader, you have superior negotiation, and consultation skills to establish collaborative relationships and can build consensus with diverse partners who may have conflicting interests and find creative solutions.
• You have a track record of building strategic relationships with networks of partners and stakeholders both internal and external to your organization.
• You have experience engaging with stakeholders in all levels of government.
• As a proactive and assertive leader with high political acuity, you can lead the province's transportation mandate while anticipating potential issues/risks and develop mitigation strategies to proactively address them.
Job Knowledge
• You understand public sector policy development life cycle, government financial and decision-making processes.
• You are experienced at providing thoughtful and strategic advice to senior executives, Minister's office and the Minister on approaches to address issues.
• You have experience delivering and monitoring transfer payment programs and compliance oversight mechanisms.
• You have experience developing tracking and reporting tools to ensure transportation programs are performing effectively.
• You have demonstrated experience with modernizing and conducting reviews of funding programs, guidelines, and concepts.
