Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.

Position Purpose As a Senior Program Relations Advisor, you will coordinate and influence program-level governance and approvals, build collaborative relationships across Infrastructure Ontario (IO), and serve as a credible liaison with ministries, Indigenous communities, municipalities, and other key partners. You will help shape and implement improvements to the Program’s processes and lines of business, contributing to efficient and effective project delivery.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate and participate in problem-solving sessions and workshops with clients, partners, and key collaborators to optimize program-level governance and execution.
• Develop and deliver communications and presentations for working groups and briefings with government officials.
• Support the roll-out of complex and confidential Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) files, including securing appropriate authorities, finalizing project schedules, and implementing project management protocols.
• Liaise across IO and government to ensure efficient program administration.
• Prepare for and participate in negotiations between the province and other levels of government, including developing sensitive documents and advising on approaches.
• Maintain and organize SharePoint databases and knowledge repositories, troubleshooting technical issues as needed.

What We Are Looking For

• A few years’ experience working with or within government to develop complex strategies for senior decision-makers.
• Experience working in large, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex and confidential projects.
• Demonstrated ability to find innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and align diverse collaborators around a shared path forward.
• General knowledge and appreciation of database management and analysis.
• Experience in performance improvement and multi-level partner negotiations.
• Relevant professional learnings in areas such as planning, public administration, or government and partner relations.
• Professional designations such as RPP, PMP, or other relevant credentials are considered assets.
• Ability to synthesize information clearly and concisely through written reports, presentations, and verbal briefings.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
• A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
• Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs.
• A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

We offer a competitive salary range of $ 82 , 8 00 to $ 1 24 , 1 00 (P4 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

This posting will close on September 2 9 , 2025 at 1 0 : 00 a m .

Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.