Lead Engineer, Projects (PMG)

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; North Bay; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Public Service is seeking Lead Engineers to support the Team delivering Highway 69 improvements between Parry Sound and Sudbury. The roles involve leading multi-disciplinary design teams, managing consultants, and coordinating with municipalities, stakeholders and the public.

Two permanent positions are available across North Bay, Sudbury, New Liskeard or Huntsville offices. You will apply civil engineering expertise to solve complex planning and execution challenges, ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams for preliminary and detailed design of highway improvements.
• Manage external consultants and contract delivery.
• Collaborate with senior management, municipalities, stakeholders and the public.
• Develop programs for capital and expansion investments and investment planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams for highway improvement design.
• Coordinate with external consultants and service providers.
• Engage with municipalities, stakeholders and the public.
• Support regional capital program delivery and corridor investment planning.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Civil engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Job description

Apply By:Tuesday, October 13, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Transportation Infrastructure Management

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There is nothing more Canadian than a road trip through Northern Ontario. Towering rock faces give way to scenic outlooks. If a vast northern landscape riddled with lakes, trees and rocks appeals to you and you are an engineer seeking an opportunity to be part of a once in a lifetime construction project - the Ministry of Transportation wants to hear from you. MTO is recruiting a number of Lead Engineers to support the Team completing the construction of Highway 69 between Parry Sound and Sudbury. Highway 69 is a transformative transportation project that is enhancing one of Ontario's most important trade and travel corridors. The remaining four-laning work presents exciting engineering challenges, including major interchange construction, new bridges, innovative contract delivery approaches, and environmentally sensitive design solutions. As part of a committed and passionate team you will have the chance to use your ingenuity to overcome the challenges this breath taking and rugged geography can present. You can hone your creativity as you work in collaboration with others on innovative approaches to expediting construction of this highway which is so vital to northern Ontario. Check out this opportunity to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure program while advancing your career through meaningful leadership, technical excellence, and project delivery experience on projects of provincial significance today. Please note this competition is for two permanent positions, and the successful candidates may work out of one of the following office locations:

• 2 English Permanent, 437 Mckeown Ave, North Bay, North Region or 3767 Hwy 69 South, Sudbury, North Region or 704024 Rockley Rd, New Liskeard, North Region or 207 Main St W, Huntsville, Central Region

Please note that this Job Ad has been marked as "Amended" to reflect the posting change from one temporary position to two permanent positions.

About the job

• lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams for preliminary and detailed design of highway improvements
• manage external consultants
• work with senior management, municipalities, external stakeholders, and the public
• work cooperatively with other transportation professionals to develop programs for capital and expansion investments
• support the delivery of a regional capital program
• administer corridor investment planning activities
• provide technical engineering assessments
• ensure the protection of the ministry's interests
• resolve complex planning and engineering issues

About us

The Transportation Infrastructure Management Division (TIMD) works in collaboration with other divisions to support MTO's commitment to provide a safe, efficient, and reliable transportation system by delivering on a capital program, including the planning, engineering and construction, and other related program administration functions of the provincial highway network and other provincial transportation infrastructure. Program activities also involve investment planning and asset management, engineering and design, property acquisition, new construction planning and sourcing, asset rehabilitation and renewal, contract management and oversight, and environmental assessments.

Mandatory requirements

• You are licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or you currently have accreditation as a Professional Engineer in a Canadian Province or Territory, and you will obtain a Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) license as a condition of accepting this position.
• You possess a valid driver's license, or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario.

Leadership and guidance skills

• well developed leadership and project management skills to assign and schedule work, lead project teams, establish and adjust schedules, assign resources, supervise and direct staff; manage service providers, including acquisition, administration and evaluation of consultants
• the ability to prioritize and execute tasks at moment's notice to support stakeholder correspondence and area office service requests

Civil engineering and legislation knowledge

• knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil engineering related to highway engineering
• knowledge of related fields, including geotechnical, pavement design, structural, drainage, surveys, electrical, traffic, and construction practices
• knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to interpret and apply, related legislative acts (Environmental Assessment Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, Drainage Act, etc.)

Communication, interpersonal, negotiation and relationship building skills

• communication and presentation skills to make presentations and represent the ministry as an expert witness on engineering-related matters
• relationship building skills to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, senior officials and the public
• written communication skills to prepare, write, edit and/or present complex materials
• negotiation skills to work with external service providers and consultants

Project management knowledge

• knowledge of project management techniques required to manage projects of moderate size and complexity, including working knowledge of Value Engineering techniques

Problem solving, analytical and decision making skills

• are able to identify problems and prepare reports and alternative recommendations on all engineering matters and technical matters
• are able to assess recommendations for technical adequacy and consistency with ministry policies
• have analytical and problem solving skills to coordinate and develop infrastructure plans, conduct trade-off analysis, and produce listings of capital programs
• have strong analytical skills to prepare and recommend alternative designs balancing economic benefit, risk and environmental impact

Don't meet every qualification?

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:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, we can offer accommodation, and please provide your contact information to the Recruitment services team which will contact you within 48 hours.

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