Senior Engineer, Projects
About the role
Are you a professional engineer with a passion for working on diverse teams and tackling complex highway projects?
The Infrastructure Office is seeking Senior Project Engineers who excel in building strong relationships, managing complex projects, and solving problems with strategic insight. If you are ready to put your expertise in engineering, communication, and decision-making to work in a fast-paced, impactful environment, we want to hear from you!
About the Office The Highway Transfer Secretariat is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team responsible for the overall strategy, program management, cross-government and municipal coordination supporting the upload of selected municipal highways / expressways to the province.
Want to learn more about this opportunity? Join us for a candidate information session on Tuesday July 21, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM, where you will have the opportunity to speak with hiring managers and learn more about the Lead Engineer, Projects role and the HTS team.
Be sure to add this event to your calendar so you don't miss out!
Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device. Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 232 081 618 091 185 Passcode: we3jB6vx
About the job In this role, you will:
- Manage the timely delivery of complex planning and engineering projects undertaken both in-house and by external consultants
- Interact with ministry management, municipalities, external agencies and the public
- Consolidate engineering input and provide technical advice and direction to, management and consultants
- Protect ministry interests with respect to active projects within future provincial highway corridors
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.
Technical knowledge: You have:
- knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil engineering related to highway engineering to provide engineering, technical and administrative guidance on transportation in-house and external consultant projects
- working knowledge of related fields including geotechnical, pavement design, structural, drainage, surveys, electrical, traffic, construction practices
- knowledge of consultant management principles and procedures to coordinate and oversee the acquisition, monitoring and evaluation of service providers in the delivery of engineering assignments
- knowledge of related legislative acts such as Environmental Assessment Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act and Drainage Act to ensure adherence of designs
Communication, presentation and relationship building skills: You have:
- communication and presentation skills to make presentations and represent the ministry on engineering and technical matters
- relationship building skills to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, senior officials and the public
- written communication skills to write reports and briefing notes as well as to prepare ministerial correspondence responding to public inquiries
Project management skills and knowledge:
- You have knowledge of project management techniques to manage projects of small and medium size and complexity
- You are able to provide engineering, technical and administrative advice/guidance to junior staff and consultants
- You can provide guidance on the acquisition, monitoring and evaluation of service providers in the delivery of engineering assignments
Analytical and problem solving skills: You are able to:
- assess engineering designs, proposals, contract drawings and documents to prepare special provisions and standards against established standards and guidelines
- review proposals to determine their viability and oversee project budgets to ensure project parameters are met
- review, analyze information data, identify issues that have direct impact on public safety, natural/social environment, engineering design standards and cost, and provide engineering solutions
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 Address: 2 English Permanent - Full Time, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region Compensation Group: Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 6 Category: Science and Engineering Posted on: Friday, July 3, 2026 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. T-MT-246873/26(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. 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.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, August 4, 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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About Government of Ontario
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The Ontario Government works to serve the public interest and uphold the public trust by providing Ministers with objective advice and expert guidance. The Ontario Public Service carries out the decisions and policies of the elected government with integrity and accountability and administers public services to the highest professional standards.
Le gouvernement de l'Ontario sert l'intérêt public et conserve la confiance du public en fournissant aux ministres des conseils objectifs et spécialisés. La fonction publique de l'Ontario applique les décisions et les politiques du gouvernement élu. En respectant le principe de reddition des comptes et avec intégrité, elle administre les services à la population selon les normes professionnelles les plus rigoureuses.
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Senior Engineer, Projects
About the role
Are you a professional engineer with a passion for working on diverse teams and tackling complex highway projects?
The Infrastructure Office is seeking Senior Project Engineers who excel in building strong relationships, managing complex projects, and solving problems with strategic insight. If you are ready to put your expertise in engineering, communication, and decision-making to work in a fast-paced, impactful environment, we want to hear from you!
About the Office The Highway Transfer Secretariat is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team responsible for the overall strategy, program management, cross-government and municipal coordination supporting the upload of selected municipal highways / expressways to the province.
Want to learn more about this opportunity? Join us for a candidate information session on Tuesday July 21, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM, where you will have the opportunity to speak with hiring managers and learn more about the Lead Engineer, Projects role and the HTS team.
Be sure to add this event to your calendar so you don't miss out!
Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device. Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 232 081 618 091 185 Passcode: we3jB6vx
About the job In this role, you will:
- Manage the timely delivery of complex planning and engineering projects undertaken both in-house and by external consultants
- Interact with ministry management, municipalities, external agencies and the public
- Consolidate engineering input and provide technical advice and direction to, management and consultants
- Protect ministry interests with respect to active projects within future provincial highway corridors
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.
Technical knowledge: You have:
- knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil engineering related to highway engineering to provide engineering, technical and administrative guidance on transportation in-house and external consultant projects
- working knowledge of related fields including geotechnical, pavement design, structural, drainage, surveys, electrical, traffic, construction practices
- knowledge of consultant management principles and procedures to coordinate and oversee the acquisition, monitoring and evaluation of service providers in the delivery of engineering assignments
- knowledge of related legislative acts such as Environmental Assessment Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act and Drainage Act to ensure adherence of designs
Communication, presentation and relationship building skills: You have:
- communication and presentation skills to make presentations and represent the ministry on engineering and technical matters
- relationship building skills to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, senior officials and the public
- written communication skills to write reports and briefing notes as well as to prepare ministerial correspondence responding to public inquiries
Project management skills and knowledge:
- You have knowledge of project management techniques to manage projects of small and medium size and complexity
- You are able to provide engineering, technical and administrative advice/guidance to junior staff and consultants
- You can provide guidance on the acquisition, monitoring and evaluation of service providers in the delivery of engineering assignments
Analytical and problem solving skills: You are able to:
- assess engineering designs, proposals, contract drawings and documents to prepare special provisions and standards against established standards and guidelines
- review proposals to determine their viability and oversee project budgets to ensure project parameters are met
- review, analyze information data, identify issues that have direct impact on public safety, natural/social environment, engineering design standards and cost, and provide engineering solutions
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 Address: 2 English Permanent - Full Time, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region Compensation Group: Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 6 Category: Science and Engineering Posted on: Friday, July 3, 2026 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. T-MT-246873/26(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. 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.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, August 4, 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 .
Not the right fit? Search for Engineer, Projects jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Government of Ontario
Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l'Ontario
The Ontario Government works to serve the public interest and uphold the public trust by providing Ministers with objective advice and expert guidance. The Ontario Public Service carries out the decisions and policies of the elected government with integrity and accountability and administers public services to the highest professional standards.
Le gouvernement de l'Ontario sert l'intérêt public et conserve la confiance du public en fournissant aux ministres des conseils objectifs et spécialisés. La fonction publique de l'Ontario applique les décisions et les politiques du gouvernement élu. En respectant le principe de reddition des comptes et avec intégrité, elle administre les services à la population selon les normes professionnelles les plus rigoureuses.