Team Lead – Marine Engineering Services
About the role
Apply By: Friday, August 29, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Team Lead – Marine Engineering Services
Job ID:
232354
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Operations Division / Transportation User Services
City:
Kingston
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Permanent
Job code:
7A008 - ProgPlanEval07
Salary:
$88,496.00 - $128,625.00 Per year
Lead the Future of Transportation!
Join the Ministry of Transportation's Operations Division to drive and coordinate multimodal transportation projects with cross-functional teams. Make a significant impact by leading program staff in the implementation of innovative transportation solutions. !
About Us
The Marine Services unit plays a vital role in ensuring the operational readiness and safety of the government-owned marine fleet and shore-based infrastructure. We provide 24/7 engineering support, lead maintenance and capital projects, and ensure regulatory compliance to maintain safe and reliable ferry operations across the region.
About the job
The Marine Services Office engages in operational policy, communications and operational oversight related to provincial ferry services. In this unique, fast-paced Team Lead role, you will do things like:
- Oversee daily project team activities and provide project management oversight
- Lead high-complexity projects and discussions with key partners
- Conduct cost-benefit analysis and develop risk management strategies
- Improve project delivery performance
- Advise on change management and build cross-ministry relationships
- Lead committees and working groups to resolve issues
What you bring to the team
Leadership and Project Management Skills:
You have:
- demonstrated team leadership skills
- knowledge of project management theory, methodologies and techniques
- experience developing and delivering complex and concurrent projects
- organizational and planning skills
Business Knowledge:
You bring expertise in:
- marine operations and engineering principles including maintenance planning, dry dock preparation, and technical project oversight
financial and procurement policies, systems, and processes
- government decision-making processes and protocols
- enterprise risk management principles and methodologies
- building and implementing sustainable control plans
- developing effective controls for monitoring and compliance
Relationship Management Skills:
You have:
- experience building and maintaining effective working relationships
- demonstrated negotiation skills
- demonstrated consensus-building and conflict-resolution skills
- demonstrated influencing skills
Communication and Strategic Thinking Skills:
You have:
- proven verbal and written communication skills
- experience facilitating discussions, negotiating solutions, and delivering presentations
- experience preparing briefings, presentations and other project-related materials
- the ability to organize, sequence, and clearly communicate complex technical work across vessel systems and dockside infrastructure—often under time pressure or with competing operational demands
- a strategic mindset that anticipates scheduling impacts, regulatory windows, and operational risk when planning and coordinating marine projects
- demonstrated political acuity to work strategically with management and partners
- ability to make decisions and recommendations to mitigate risks
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:
Friday, August 29, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 English Permanent, 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region
Compensation group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Work hours:
Schedule 6
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Friday, August 15, 2025
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.
- E-MT-232354/25
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
About Ministry Of Transportation Ontario
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation strives to be a world leader in moving people and goods safely and efficiently to support a globally competitive economy and a high quality of life. The ministry supports Ontario’s economic competitiveness by planning and investing in critical transportation infrastructure, vital gateways, ferries and border crossings. Its goals include promoting road safety and transit ridership, and integrating sustainability into the Ontario government’s decision-making, programs, policies and operations.
Team Lead – Marine Engineering Services
About the role
Apply By: Friday, August 29, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Team Lead – Marine Engineering Services
Job ID:
232354
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Operations Division / Transportation User Services
City:
Kingston
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Permanent
Job code:
7A008 - ProgPlanEval07
Salary:
$88,496.00 - $128,625.00 Per year
Lead the Future of Transportation!
Join the Ministry of Transportation's Operations Division to drive and coordinate multimodal transportation projects with cross-functional teams. Make a significant impact by leading program staff in the implementation of innovative transportation solutions. !
About Us
The Marine Services unit plays a vital role in ensuring the operational readiness and safety of the government-owned marine fleet and shore-based infrastructure. We provide 24/7 engineering support, lead maintenance and capital projects, and ensure regulatory compliance to maintain safe and reliable ferry operations across the region.
About the job
The Marine Services Office engages in operational policy, communications and operational oversight related to provincial ferry services. In this unique, fast-paced Team Lead role, you will do things like:
- Oversee daily project team activities and provide project management oversight
- Lead high-complexity projects and discussions with key partners
- Conduct cost-benefit analysis and develop risk management strategies
- Improve project delivery performance
- Advise on change management and build cross-ministry relationships
- Lead committees and working groups to resolve issues
What you bring to the team
Leadership and Project Management Skills:
You have:
- demonstrated team leadership skills
- knowledge of project management theory, methodologies and techniques
- experience developing and delivering complex and concurrent projects
- organizational and planning skills
Business Knowledge:
You bring expertise in:
- marine operations and engineering principles including maintenance planning, dry dock preparation, and technical project oversight
financial and procurement policies, systems, and processes
- government decision-making processes and protocols
- enterprise risk management principles and methodologies
- building and implementing sustainable control plans
- developing effective controls for monitoring and compliance
Relationship Management Skills:
You have:
- experience building and maintaining effective working relationships
- demonstrated negotiation skills
- demonstrated consensus-building and conflict-resolution skills
- demonstrated influencing skills
Communication and Strategic Thinking Skills:
You have:
- proven verbal and written communication skills
- experience facilitating discussions, negotiating solutions, and delivering presentations
- experience preparing briefings, presentations and other project-related materials
- the ability to organize, sequence, and clearly communicate complex technical work across vessel systems and dockside infrastructure—often under time pressure or with competing operational demands
- a strategic mindset that anticipates scheduling impacts, regulatory windows, and operational risk when planning and coordinating marine projects
- demonstrated political acuity to work strategically with management and partners
- ability to make decisions and recommendations to mitigate risks
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:
Friday, August 29, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 English Permanent, 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region
Compensation group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Work hours:
Schedule 6
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Friday, August 15, 2025
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.
- E-MT-232354/25
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
About Ministry Of Transportation Ontario
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation strives to be a world leader in moving people and goods safely and efficiently to support a globally competitive economy and a high quality of life. The ministry supports Ontario’s economic competitiveness by planning and investing in critical transportation infrastructure, vital gateways, ferries and border crossings. Its goals include promoting road safety and transit ridership, and integrating sustainability into the Ontario government’s decision-making, programs, policies and operations.