Ontario Strategic Transport Projects Lead

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Public Service, within the Highway Transfer Secretariat, is seeking a seasoned project leader to direct delivery of high-profile transportation initiatives including province-wide portfolio transfers. You will drive governance, performance reporting, and cross-government collaboration to ensure timely, cost-effective outcomes.

You will advise on priorities, risks, and policy implications, and develop executive materials for decision-making.

Qualifications

• Direct, lead, and coordinate complex projects with high visibility.
• Provide strategic advice on priorities, risks, and policy implications.
• Knowledge of planning and project management methodologies and standards.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Direct the delivery of complex, high-profile projects to achieve provincial objectives.
• Drive performance management, oversight, and reporting across project portfolios.
• Lead project governance, controls, and executive-level communications.
• Establish and champion project management standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Provide strategic advice on priorities, risks, issues, and policy implications.
• Contribute to executive decision-making materials, including business cases and Cabinet/Treasury Board submissions.
• Guide project integration, governance, and change initiatives to ensure alignment and results.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance oversight

Risk assessment

Strategic advising

Communication skills

Job description

The Ontario Public Service, within the Highway Transfer Secretariat, is seeking a seasoned project leader to direct delivery of high-profile transportation initiatives including province-wide portfolio transfers. You will drive governance, performance reporting, and cross-government collaboration to ensure timely, cost-effective outcomes.

You will advise on priorities, risks, and policy implications, and develop executive materials for decision-making.