Commercial Projects Manager (Program Design and Implementation)

Infrastructure Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion culture

Pension plan with employer match

Comprehensive health benefits (medical

Professional development opportunities

Healthcare Spending Account

Job summary

Infrastructure Ontario is seeking a high-performing Commercial Projects Manager to join the Energy Infrastructure and Project Innovation team within the Capital Delivery division.

You will lead planning, execution, and delivery of current and future projects, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and external advisors to meet government priorities and program objectives. The role requires strong communication, change management, and strategic advisory capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure development and project delivery.
• Proven ability to manage procurement, contracts, governance, and budgets.
• Experience engaging with industry partners, government bodies, and service providers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of current and future projects aligned with government priorities.
• Oversee program workstreams, including project plans, multidisciplinary teams, and risk management.
• Lead change management, stakeholder engagement, and adoption frameworks for sustainable outcomes.
• Develop strategic program and policy recommendations informed by market research and evidence.
• Translate priorities into actionable delivery plans with governance and funding models.
• Engage with contractors, regulators, and partners to resolve deployment barriers and risks.
• Provide briefings and decision-ready materials for project teams and ministries.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and drive collaboration and innovation.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Change management

Strategic thinking

Education

MBA

PMP

P.Eng.

Job description

Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.

Position Purpose

Infrastructure Ontario is seeking a high-performing Commercial Projects Manager to join the Energy Infrastructure and Project Innovation (EIPI) team within the Capital Delivery division.

What You Will Do

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of current and future projects, including project strategy development, design, implementation and delivery. Ensure project outcomes align with client mandates, government priorities, and organizational objectives.
• Lead the delivery of key program workstream in support of program implementation, including developing and managing project plans, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external advisors, overseeing contract performance, identifying and managing issues and risks, and engaging with service providers, government partners, and other stakeholders to achieve critical milestones and successful outcomes.
• Lead change management activities to support successful program and project implementation, including the development of transition strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, communications approaches, and adoption frameworks to enable sustainable outcomes.
• Develop strategic program and policy recommendations informed by stakeholder engagement, market intelligence, jurisdictional research, and evidence-based analysis to support government decision-making and program objectives.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable delivery plans by establishing implementation approaches, governance frameworks, performance measurement strategies, funding models, and risk management mechanisms.
• Conduct research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement activities to assess market conditions, industry trends, jurisdictional approaches, operational considerations, opportunities, and risks, and translate findings into actionable recommendations that inform program development, project prioritization, and government decision-making.
• Provide strategic advice and thought leadership on program design, implementation challenges, and emerging issues, identifying opportunities to enhance program effectiveness, improve outcomes, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as a liaison between contractors, industry stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and project partners to resolve deployment barriers, permitting challenges, implementation issues, and other risks that may impact project delivery.
• Synthesize complex information and analyses into clear, strategic recommendations, briefing materials, and decision-ready products for project teams, senior leadership, and client ministries.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and delivery partners, using sound judgment, negotiation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to advance complex initiatives and achieve shared outcomes.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and service excellence, while supporting knowledge sharing and organizational learning across project teams.

Who You Are

We're seeking a professional who brings a combination of commercial acumen, project delivery expertise, and strategic thinking.

You Have

• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise acquired through education and professional experience in infrastructure development, project delivery, commercial management, change management practices and project implementation approaches, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in program delivery and implementation within the infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, consulting, government, or related sectors, including procurement, contract management, project governance, risk management, budget oversight, and the successful delivery of complex initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience conducting market engagement activities and working with industry partners, government organizations, regulatory agencies, and service providers.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks while effectively managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, facilitate decision-making, negotiate agreements, and present recommendations to senior leadership.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to synthesize information, develop sound conclusions, and defend recommendations under pressure.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a strong work ethic, sound judgment, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, exercise initiative, and advance complex workstreams with incomplete or evolving information.
• Professional designations or advanced credentials such as MBA, P.Eng., PMP, or equivalent are considered assets.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
• A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
• Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs.
• A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

We offer a competitive salary range of $115,100 to $148,000 (P5 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

This posting will close on October 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, knowledge and experience.

This posting is for a current active vacancy. We are actively recruiting to fill this position.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.