Join us and embrace this opportunity to lead the delivery of seamless telecommunication services on an unprecedented scale.

The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement is seeking a seasoned leader in network engineering and telecommunications. If you have a passion for developing innovative solutions, this role is for you!

As the Manager, Network & Security Engineering, you will lead a talented team, drive strategic network initiatives, and provide expert advisory to senior management. This position offers a perfect balance of leadership, technical challenge, and professional growth. You will empower Ontario Public Service employees to serve the diverse needs of the people of Ontario with dedication and efficiency. Join us to shape the future of public sector digital and infrastructure services!

The Ontario Public Service: Strengthening Ontario, together.

A career in the Ontario Public Service is driven by a passion for creating a stronger Ontario. If you share this ambition, we are fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where employees have the tools and opportunities they need to be fulfilled and inspired to move Ontario forward. Our leaders enjoy:

• Purpose-driven culture: Be part of a dynamic leadership team dedicated to serving 15 million Ontarians. Your leadership will drive long-term impact and contribute to public service excellence.
• Empowering work environment: Thrive in an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the population we serve. Enjoy a culture of holistic well-being, flexibility, and safety, with tailored work arrangements to suit your life stage. Our modern, friendly, and accessible workplaces support you in bringing your authentic self to work and exploring your full potential.
• Expansive leadership opportunities: Benefit from endless growth opportunities, mentorship, and the chance to lead across various sectors. In the Ontario Public Service, your leadership journey can span multiple ministries and functions.
• Recognition and Rewards: Your efforts will be recognized both formally and informally, ensuring you feel valued and supported. We offer competitive salaries with performance-based pay, a defined-benefit pension plan, and comprehensive benefits that support your holistic wellness. Enjoy a range of vacation and leave options, along with access to employee and family assistance programs and inclusive counselling services.

About the job

At the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. As a leader, you'll be at the forefront of creating a dynamic work environment that sparks innovation, fosters collaboration, and champions inclusivity. We value a diverse, anti-racist, and accessible workplace where everyone feels safe and respected. By embracing these values, you'll help build a vibrant team culture where every individual can thrive. Your leadership will inspire and motivate your team to achieve their best, aligning their efforts with our strategic vision.

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Lead a team of seven technical professionals, focusing on technical (including infrastructure and networks) and application architecture, as well as business and information architecture. Coach and mentor the team in their career growth and cultivate a collaborative environment.
• Oversee the planning, design, delivery, and implementation of architecture solutions related to large scale, complex, multi-year I&IT projects required to meet the critical business requirements of our ministry client(s).
• Support the Product Management and Strategy team through the technical execution of product roadmaps, development activities, testing, implementation, and on-going product subject matter expertise.
• Lead the definition, evaluation, and development of architecture policies, standards, guidelines, and best practices affecting multi-ministry/cluster initiatives.
• Determine the risks of business solutions and propose risk-mitigating techniques.

Meet Your New Team

The Telecommunications Services Branch is responsible for the strategy, development, on-going support and lifecycle management for products and services provided to ministries. This includes providing key technology enablers like network services (e.g. Wi-Fi, LAN, SD-WAN, and satellite internet service), collaboration services highly integrated into M365 including Teams Meeting Rooms, modern telephony services through SIP trunking and Teams Phone service. These services enable ministries to deliver on their mandates, including supporting emergency management, facilitating customer engagements at ServiceOntario, and providing critical support to public safety and policing services. Additionally, we are responsible for ongoing modernization strategies and vendor management, using evidence-based decision-making and agile principles to support the on-going development of the products and services we are responsible for.

Successful candidates will be reporting to Jonathan Hutcheon. Jonathan is a passionate, empathetic, agile and people focused leader who has a proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on strategic enterprise I&IT programs. At the heart of it, he loves collaborating, listening, developing and leading highly motivated teams to deliver unforgettable customer experiences.

Today he leads teams of passionate professionals in Product Management, Strategy and Engineering where they are responsible for the delivery of new IT products ministries use every day to provide services to Ontarians (our customers). He leads the strategic vision, planning and development, acquisition, delivery, and security of the products and services GovTechON implements from inception to sunset. Jonathan has over 20 years of experience in the OPS, working across 8 ministries in files varying from Public Safety Radio, technology transformation, IT policy, network engineering, and operations.

Jonathan received his undergraduate degree in Information Technology Management from TMU where he majored in Infrastructure Design, Networks and Telecommunications. Outside of work he is a proud father of twin boys, an avid cottager, curler, and volunteer in his community.

Ready to Make an Impact?

• Innovative environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of public sector digital and infrastructure services. We embrace innovation and continuously seek new ways to improve and modernize our network solutions.
• Impactful work: Contribute to meaningful projects that support the Ontario Public Service and its citizens. Your work will directly improve public sector services and infrastructure.
• Professional growth: Enjoy ample opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement. We support your professional development through training, mentorship, and challenging projects.

What you bring to the team

Strategic Leadership and Management Skills

• Ability to set a clear vision and strategic direction for the team, aligning with organizational goals.
• Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and developing technical staff to achieve their full potential.
• Capable of analyzing complex situations and making informed choices.
• Expertise in managing large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Proficient in leading and managing change initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Networking Engineering and Telecommunications Expertise

• Deep understanding of networking technologies, including Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN), Local Area Networks (LAN), Wi-Fi, broadband & satellite services, traditional voice & Voice Over IP (VoIP) services, real-time video and collaboration platforms, and security components such as perimeter security services, cloud-based security infrastructure, and virtual private networks (VPN).
• Experience in designing and implementing robust and scalable network infrastructures.
• Analytical skills to diagnose and resolve highly complex network issues.
• Ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to enhance network performance and reliability.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Communications and Relationship Management Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.
• Skilled in building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Proficient in resolving conflicts and negotiating solutions that satisfy all parties involved.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing expert guidance and insights.

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!

Apply by: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 11:59 pm EDT