About the job
Delivering large and complex transportation projects, you will:

lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams for preliminary and detailed design of highway improvements

manage external consultants

work with senior management, municipalities, external stakeholders, and the public

work cooperatively with other transportation professionals to develop programs for capital and expansion investments

support the delivery of a regional capital program

administer corridor investment planning activities

provide technical engineering assessments

ensure the protection of the ministry's interests

resolve complex planning and engineering issues

About us
The Transportation Infrastructure Management Division (TIMD) works in collaboration with other divisions to support MTO's commitment to provide a safe, efficient, and reliable transportation system by delivering on a capital program, including the planning, engineering and construction, and other related program administration functions of the provincial highway network and other provincial transportation infrastructure. Program activities also involve investment planning and asset management, engineering and design, property acquisition, recent construction planning and sourcing, asset rehabilitation and renewal, contract management and oversight, and environmental assessments.

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.

Leadership and guidance skills
You have:

well developed leadership and project management skills to assign and schedule work, lead project teams, establish and adjust schedules, assign resources, supervise and direct staff; manage service providers, including acquisition, administration and evaluation of consultants

the ability to prioritize and execute tasks at moment's notice to support stakeholder correspondence and area office service requests

Civil engineering and legislation knowledge
You have:

knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil engineering related to highway engineering

knowledge of related fields, including geotechnical, pavement design, structural, drainage, surveys, electrical, traffic, and construction practices

knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to interpret and apply, related legislative acts (Environmental Assessment Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, Drainage Act, etc.)

Communication, interpersonal, negotiation and relationship building skills
You have:

communication and presentation skills to make presentations and represent the ministry as an expert witness on engineering-related matters

relationship building skills to establish effective working relationships with colleagues,



associates, senior officials and the public

written communication skills to prepare, write, edit and/or present complex materials

negotiation skills to work with external service providers and consultants

Project management knowledge
You have:

knowledge of project management techniques required to manage projects of moderate size and complexity, including working knowledge of Value Engineering techniques

Problem solving, analytical and decision making skills
You:

are able to identify problems and prepare reports and alternative recommendations on all engineering matters and technical matters

are able to assess recommendations for technical adequacy and consistency with ministry policies

have analytical and problem solving skills to coordinate and develop infrastructure plans, conduct trade-off analysis, and produce listings of capital programs

have strong analytical skills to prepare and recommend alternative designs balancing economic benefit, risk and environmental impact

Additional information
Address

2 English Permanent, 437 Mckeown Ave, North Bay, North Region or 3767 Hwy 69 South, Sudbury, North Region or 704024 Rockley Rd, New Liskeard, North Region or 207 Main St W, Huntsville, Central Region

Remember:
The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 20, 2026 11:59 pm EDT . Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .
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📌 Lead Engineer, Projects (PMG) (Ontario)
🏢 Ontario Ministry of Transportation/ Ministère des Transports de l’Ontario
📍 Ontario