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Apply By: Monday, March 16, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Lead Engineer, Projects

Job ID:

241597

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Design and Engineering Branch, Project Delivery West

City:

London

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

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

Job code:

PE0410 - Barg-Eng 04 Project Management

Salary:

$100,927.00 - $151,384.00 Per year

Effective, January 1, 2026, the new salary range for this position will be $102,946 to $154,412 per year in accordance with PEGO collective agreement provisions.

Are you a results-oriented professional with a passion for highway engineering projects? If so, bring your project management skills and specialty transportation planning, design and construction knowledge to this exciting role.

About the job

Delivering large and complex transportation projects, you will:

• 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

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.

Civil Engineering and Legislation Knowledge

• You have 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, and construction practices.
• You have working 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.
• You have relationship-building skills to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, senior officials and the public.
• You have written communication skills to prepare, write, edit and/or present complex materials.
• You can negotiate 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.
• You are able to assess recommendations for technical adequacy and consistency with ministry policies.
• You have analytical and problem-solving skills to coordinate and develop infrastructure plans, conduct trade-off analysis, and produce listings of capital programs.
• You have strong analytical skills to prepare and recommend alternative designs balancing economic benefit, risk and environmental impact.

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:

Monday, March 16, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region
• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region

Compensation group:

Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Engineering

Posted on:

Monday, March 2, 2026

Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• 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-241597/26(2)

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.

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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.

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