Head, Project Development

Do you have a passion for management and a proven track record of leading successful teams?

Are you looking to lead impactful transportation initiatives and projects?

The Ministry of Transportation's Major Infrastructure Projects Branch is seeking a Head, Project Development & Delivery to oversee the Highway 401 Tunnel Feasibility and Congestion Relief Study. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of motivated professionals looking at innovative ways to reduce growing traffic congestion along the Highway 401 corridor between Brampton and Scarborough.

Please note: this position can be located either in St. Catherine or Toronto.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on reducing gridlock on the most travelled section of highway in Ontario. Apply now to seize this exciting opportunity

The Ontario Public Service: Strengthening Ontario, together.

A career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is driven by purpose. We're building a stronger Ontario by delivering programs and services that make a real difference in people's lives. If you share this ambition, you'll find a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people we serve and empowers you to lead with confidence.

Why Your Leadership Belongs Here

• Purpose that drives you:
  Lead work that matters. Your leadership will shape policies, programs, and services that improve lives across the province—every day.
• A culture that supports you:
  Thrive in a flexible, inclusive, and respectful workplace that values your well-being and empowers you to bring your whole self to work.
• A career that grows with you:
  Explore leadership opportunities across ministries and sectors. With access to mentorship, learning, and mobility, your career can evolve here.
• Recognition that reflects your impact:
  We value the difference you make. You'll receive competitive pay, a defined-benefit pension, and benefits that support your well-being—plus meaningful recognition for your contributions

About the job

We hold our leaders to high standards because we believe in their potential to drive meaningful change. In the Ontario Public Service, leadership means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right—even when it's hard.

As a leader, you'll be expected to create a team culture that encourages innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a diverse, anti-racist, and accessible workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.

Leadership is about impact—and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will:

• Guide, coach, and foster the growth of a diverse team of professionals and technical experts within the section.
• Manage the planning, development and delivery of the ministry's multi-million-dollar, multi-year Progressive Design Build (PDB) capital infrastructure project across Central Region.
• Provide expert engineering advice and leadership to address complex issues related to planning, contract development and administration, and application of ministry policies, management processes and systems for effective project delivery.
• Develop and manage substantial multi-million dollar project budgets along with unit's operating budget.
• Facilitate contractual agreements with service providers to support project execution.

Meet Your New Team

The
Major Highway Projects Division
provides end-to-end delivery of major infrastructure projects using a range of contract delivery methods and partnerships.

We will work closely with delivery partners – within MTO, across the OPS, agencies, vendors, and municipal and First Nations communities. Infrastructure projects include Highway 413, Bradford Bypass, Garden City Skyway twinning, Ring of Fire roads, and Highway 401 tunnelling.

Information Session:

Interested in this position? Join us to learn more about the team, vision, and key priorities. The session will be held on
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Use the following link to access the MS Teams invitation on the day of.

• Join the meeting now

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Professional Certification
  : You are a Professional Engineer, licensed with the Association of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).

Leadership Experience

• Inclusive Leadership:
  You demonstrate a commitment to inclusive, values-based leadership that fosters a positive organizational culture and enhances capacity.
• Team Leadership:
  You lead multi-functional technical teams, providing strategic direction and resolving complex and contentious issues to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Operational Oversight:
  You apply strong planning and resource management skills to guide staff, meet deadlines, and deliver results aligned with organizational goals.
• Organizational Stewardship:
  You manage financial and human resources effectively, ensuring alignment with ministry priorities and labour relations frameworks.

Technical Expertise

• Civil Engineering Proficiency:
  You bring deep knowledge of civil engineering theory and practices, with a focus on highway and structural design, construction, and operations, including route planning and maintenance.
• Infrastructure Financing Knowledge:
  You understand financial principles related to Infrastructure Ontario's Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP) model and public-private partnerships.
• Business and Procurement Acumen:
  You are well-versed in business planning, budgeting, and government procurement and contract management practices.

Project and Issues Management

• Project Delivery:
  You apply project management methodologies to plan, prioritize, and coordinate concurrent initiatives, ensuring timely and efficient execution.
• Risk and Issue Resolution:
  You analyze complex engineering and construction issues, mitigate risks, and make authoritative decisions to ensure technical adequacy and contract compliance.

Communication and Relationship Management Skills

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  You build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, offering expert engineering advice and negotiating partnership agreements.
• Advisory and Representation:
  You represent the ministry on committees and working groups, contributing to policy development and resolving sensitive or complex issues.
• Technical Communication:
  You prepare and present technical reports, briefings, and documentation tailored to diverse audiences.

Apply by:
Wednesday, December 17, :59 pm EST