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Apply By: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Senior Engineer, Projects

Job ID:

248502

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Transportation Infrastructure Management Division, Design and Engineering Branch

City:

London

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

PE0310 - Barg-Eng 03 Project Management

Salary:

$98,822.00 - $138,106.00 Per year

Are you a results-oriented professional with a passion for highway engineering projects? If so, bring your project management skills and specialty transportation planning, design and construction knowledge to this exciting role.

About the job

In this position, you will:

- manage, undertake and administer a variety of planning, preliminary and / or detailed-design highway improvement projects, delivered by both in-house and outsourced resources
- liaise and work with ministry staff, senior management, internal stakeholders, external agencies, municipalities, developers, consultants and the public
- lead / coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams
- direct and supervise assigned staff.
- acquire, administer and evaluate engineering service providers.
- lead public consultation programs.
- provide engineering and technical advice and direction to design staff, management, consultants and construction staff
- protect ministry interests on land development proposals adjacent to transportation corridors

What you bring to the team

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.

Technical Knowledge:

You have:

- thorough knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil engineering related to highway engineering
- working knowledge of related fields including geotechnical, pavement design, structural, drainage, surveys, electrical, traffic, construction practices

Project Management and Leadership Skills:

You have:

- project management skills to manage projects, including acquisition and management of consultants.
- well-developed leadership skills to assign and schedule work
- the ability to prioritize and execute tasks at moment's notice to support stakeholder correspondence and area office service requests.

Interpersonal, Relationship-Building and Communication Skills:

You have:





- proven oral and written communications skills to write reports and present proposals, recommendations and provide expert evidence.
- proven effective interpersonal and relationship management skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, senior officials and the public.

Analytical, Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills:

You have:

- sound analytical skills and good judgement to assess and recommend solutions to problems in terms of applicable legislation, engineering quality, economic benefit and environmental impact.
- demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. 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

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

- a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
- flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
- many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups




- tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

- a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
- group health, dental, life and disability perks
- a range of vacation and leave options
- an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Additional information:

Apply by:

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

- 1 English Permanent, 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region

Compensation group:

Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Engineering

Posted on:

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Note:

- T-MT-248502/26

How to apply:

- You must apply online.

- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

📌 Senior Engineer, Projects (Canada)
🏢 Ministry of Transportation
📍 Canada