Project Manager (Healthcare)

Infrastructure Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension plan

Health, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave top‑up

Healthcare Spending Account

Lifestyle Account

Professional development opportunities

Transit access near downtown Toronto

Job summary

Infrastructure Ontario seeks a seasoned professional to manage the procurement and implementation of major healthcare projects through Public-Private Partnerships and related models. You will lead stakeholder relations, develop risk mitigations, and guide projects from pre-transaction to operation.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical and leadership skills with a focus on commercial aspects, contract management and cross‑functional collaboration across internal teams and external

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on experience managing major, complex healthcare projects from Transaction through to Construction stages.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement and implementation of major healthcare projects through P3 and other approved models.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify issues related to staging, procurement, approvals and commercial matters.
• Develop and implement risk identification and mitigation measures specific to commercial issues.
• Oversee projects from Pre-transaction through RFQ/RFP, construction, commissioning to final transfer to operations.
• Provide commercial advice on contracts and develop commercial strategy for project execution.
• Provide commercial support and liaise with the technical team during planning, procurement, design and construction.

Skills

Project management

P3 programs

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Risk identification

Leadership of project teams

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.

The role is responsible for managing the procurement and/or implementation of major healthcare projects through Public-Private Partnerships (P3), or related approved contractual models.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent will have sound stakeholder management skills and experience finding positive solutions to complex issues with clients and diverse teams of project consultants and specialists. Advanced presentation, consultation, negotiation, influencing and consensus building skills are required. Experience negotiating claims, scope changes and other compliance and contractual matters on major projects is preferred.

What You Will Do

• Manage the procurement and implementation of major healthcare projects through Public-Private Partnerships (P3) and other approved contractual models.
• Manage relationships with various groups of internal and external stakeholders to identify issues related to staging, procurement, government approvals, relationship management and other commercial issues.
• Develop and implement risk identification, assessment and identifying mitigation measures, specific to commercial issues in any phase of the project.
• Manage projects from Pre-transaction, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) stage during procurement and through construction, commissioning to the final transfer of responsibility to operations.
• Support the Director and Executives on the overall management of a major Project (or group of Projects) which includes providing commercial advice on contracts and developing commercial strategy for successful project execution.
• Provide commercial support and liaise with the technical team and consultants, as required, throughout the planning, procurement, design, and construction phases of a project.

What We Are Looking For

• Substantial hands‑on experience managing major, complex projects (Healthcare preferred) from Transaction through to Construction stages, including executing all the project activities from start to the end for the entire duration.
• Experience or education in Engineering, Project Management, Architecture or relevant discipline.
• PMP certification or in the process of acquiring.
• Experience with P3 programs, specifically with healthcare is an asset.
• Strong experience managing major projects from inception to delivery is required.
• Strong business acumen, solid experience dealing with project budget, schedule, and technical requirements as well as financial and legal matters, contract management, with an emphasis on commercial considerations pertaining to project planning and implementation.
• Thorough knowledge of contract structuring and legal requirements of contracts.
• Experience leading and managing project teams to guide the direction of scope and manage ongoing project discussions with stakeholders.
• Experience guiding and coaching Project teams (Project Managers and Coordinators).
• Significant experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, requirements, and concerns related to the project.
• Experience leading meetings with senior or executive leadership regarding critical project outcomes for the portfolio.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify and assess potential risks and challenges associated with the project, programs, and developing strategies to mitigate them.

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 $110,900 to $143,600 (PM3 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

This posting will close on September 17, 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.

After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

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 other’s 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.