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Apply By: Thursday, October 1, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Senior Engineer - Projects

Job ID: 248837

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Transportation Infrastructure Management Division

City:

Huntsville, New Liskeard, North Bay, Sudbury

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

3 Permanent, 1 Temporary contract for up to 12 months, with possibility of extension

Job code:

PE0310 - Barg-Eng 03 Project Management

Salary:

$98,822.00 - $138,106.00 Per year

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 chance 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 Senior Engineers to support 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, current 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.

About the job

In this position, you will:

- Manage 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 project teams
- Direct and supervise assigned staff.
- Acquire, administer and evaluate engineering service providers.
- Lead public consultation programs.
- Resolve planning and engineering issues

Please note that there are four positions being offered: one permanent position and one temporary 12-month position located at 447 McKeown Avenue in North Bay for the Project Delivery Northeast Office, and two permanent positions where the successful candidate may work out of one of the following office locations for the Highway 69 Delivery Office:
- 437 McKeown Avenue in North Bay;
- 3767 Highway 69 South in Sudbury;
- 704024 Rockley Road, Temiskaming Shores in Current Liskeard; or
- 207 Main Street West in Huntsville.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory

- You are a Qualified Engineer,



licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
- The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Project Management and Leadership Skills:

- You have project management skills to manage projects, including acquisition and management of consultants.
- You have well-developed leadership skills to assign and schedule work

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.
- You have proven effective interpersonal and relationship management skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, senior officials and the public.

Technical Knowledge:

- You have thorough knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil engineering related to highway engineering
- You have working knowledge of related fields including geotechnical, pavement design, structural, drainage, surveys, electrical, traffic, construction practices
- You have knowledge of alternative delivery methods, such as functional outsourcing, Total Project Management and Design Build

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.
- You have 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

Additional information:

Apply by: Thursday, October 1, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

- 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region
- 2 English Permanent - Full Time, 437 Mckeown Ave, North Bay, North Region or 3767 Hwy 69 S, Admin Bldg, Sudbury, North Region or 704024 Rockley Rd, New Liskeard, North Region or 207 Main St W, Huntsville, Central Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 447 McKeown Ave, North Bay, North Region

Compensation group: Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Science and Engineering

Posted on:

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Note:

- 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.
- T-MT-248837/26(4)

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 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 (North Bay)
🏢 Ministry of Transportation - Ontario
📍 North Bay