Project Leader, Infrastructure Engineering
About the role
Posting Title: Project Leader, Infrastructure Engineering
Job ID #: 7404
Salary: $131,101 - $153,014
Shift: Days
Hours: 35.00
Location: 2050 Jane St
Department: Infrastructure Services
Vacancies: 2
Job Code: A13PHA
Opening Date: July 3, 2035
Must Apply By: July 16, 2025
The Toronto Police Service is looking for a candidate that shares our core values:
Service at our Core – Do the right thing – Connect with Compassion – Reflect and Grow
The Toronto Police Service is the fourth largest municipal police service in North America. With over 5,000 police officers and approximately 2,500 civilian employees, we are dedicated to delivering best in class police services, in partnership with our communities by being where the public needs the Service the most, by embracing partnerships to create safe communities and by focusing on the needs of the City.
NOTE: To apply to this role, please apply online via our Toronto Police Service careers website and click on Civilian Roles.
The Opportunity:
Are you a solution focused and passionate IT professional with experience in a progressive project leadership role combined with demonstrated experience managing complex project budgets and experience in negotiation of vendor contracts and maintenance agreements?
If this sounds like you, we are pleased to share with you the position of Project Leader with Infrastructure Services.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As Project Leader you will provide project leadership and system development functions for projects that have a radio, telecommunications, IT electrical, IT security, datacenter, cloud and engineering components. You will construct project plans and schedules; schedules and controls development of activities to meet approved plans. You will also plan, organize, and coordinate the efforts and activities of Infrastructure Services personnel engaged in deployment, major maintenance, and other projects of Infrastructure Services.
Furthermore, you will work closely with the unit section leads and guide project teams during implementations and provide advice on project management methodology and standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops project scope, schedules, and resource and financial requirement estimates and other required artifacts for assigned projects or system upgrades for approval; assigns projects to staff and liaises with and provides information on project status to various levels of the Service. Administers project team activities. Drives, leads and is responsible for the delivery of projects.
- Provides a range of engineering design, review, consulting, advice & guidance, architecture & framework, direction, certification, licensing, acquisition, implementation, development, inspection, and support to the Service and/or City owned, maintained and operated Public Safety Mission Critical IT & Telecommunication Infrastructures.
- Reviews and responds to Level 3 or greater complexity infrastructure support problems and vendor conflicts.
- Obtains approvals and formal acceptances for assigned projects, from internal and external customers.
- Maintains a thorough working knowledge of various critical IT Infrastructure technology from software and hardware systems, to cloud and security, 911 voice, and datacenter and related tier 3 HVAC and electrical systems.
- Participates in the engineering design and construction of systems and equipment specific to the unique needs of the Service where such equipment is either unavailable or too costly to acquire commercially.
- Maintains personal expertise in IT, Electrical and Electronics, with emphasis on Telecommunications, data transmission and various IT infrastructure and security technologies.
- Oversees the maintenance repair and lifecycle of various IT infrastructure related equipment.
- Develops procedures for device and system preventative maintenance plans, fault management and site alarm response and ensures compliance with procedures.
- Assists in identifying user-training requirements and participates in the development of effective training programs.
- Reviews end user documents and technical specifications.
- Monitors progress of staff or contracted service vendors to completion of project. May be responsible for the productivity, career development, evaluation and day to day supervision of assigned personnel. Participates in hiring interviews and provides recommendations.
- Performs typical duties inherent to the position.
Education/Experience
- University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or data/communications networks/electronic technology combined with a minimum of 7 years experience in a progressive project leadership role within public safety infrastructure engineering and support services; or an approved equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- P. Eng designation as recognized by the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario is preferred.
- Must have active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or in process) with prior recent project management responsibility with projects exceeding $1 Million.
Skills/Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate staff in a fast-paced service-oriented environment.
- Experience in planning large and complex project budgets. Experience in negotiation of vendor contracts and maintenance agreements.
- Requires excellent strategic leadership, project team building, organizational, communications and interpersonal skills; must have a strong ability to facilitate collaboration among senior technical members. Ability to manage multiple projects with competing timelines.
- Excellent problem-solving aptitude, conflict resolution, relationship building and able to stay current and foresee trends.
- Must have (or be willing and eligible to obtain) a Class “G” Driver’s License and a Toronto Police “Blue Card”.
- Must have excellent skills in Microsoft Office environment (testing may be required.)
Probation Period:
6 months
** NOTE: To apply to this role, please apply online via our Toronto Police Service careers website and click on Civilian Roles.
Contact:
Lisa Petko. A/Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor
Talent Acquisition Unit
Email: Lisa.Petko@tps.ca
Notes:
- Competencies may be measured through various selection tools such as test(s) and/or interview.
- All applicants who meet the qualifications of the position are invited to submit an on-line application for this vacancy.
- We thank all applicants for their interest. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an e-mail confirmation within 24 hours.
- Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Toronto Police Service is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, LGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s) and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service.
THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICE SUPPORTS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INITIATIVES .
Accommodation will be provided in all stages of the hiring process.
Contact us for any accommodation requests, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
YOUR CAREER…YOUR COMMUNITY…YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
www.torontopolice.on.ca/careers
www.facebook.com/TorontoPolice
www.twitter.com/TPSRecruiting
www.instagram.com/tpsrecruiting
(416) 808-JOIN
About Toronto Police Service
The Toronto Police Service is the fourth largest municipal police service in North America with over 5500 officers and 2200 civilian support staff.
The Service enjoys a well-earned reputation as a world leader in policing and is committed to excellence, innovation, quality leadership and provides a lifelong commitment to training and education with unlimited advancement opportunities for its members. The Service has been widely recognized as a leader in policing and is committed to providing excellence, innovation and quality leadership to the citizens of Toronto. The Toronto Police Service is able to provide a multitude of advancement opportunities for its uniform and civilian members, with over 180 uniform and over 300 different civilian job opportunities.
The Toronto Police Service is dedicated to delivering police services, in partnership with our communities, to keep Toronto the best and safest place to be.
Project Leader, Infrastructure Engineering
About the role
Posting Title: Project Leader, Infrastructure Engineering
Job ID #: 7404
Salary: $131,101 - $153,014
Shift: Days
Hours: 35.00
Location: 2050 Jane St
Department: Infrastructure Services
Vacancies: 2
Job Code: A13PHA
Opening Date: July 3, 2035
Must Apply By: July 16, 2025
The Toronto Police Service is looking for a candidate that shares our core values:
Service at our Core – Do the right thing – Connect with Compassion – Reflect and Grow
The Toronto Police Service is the fourth largest municipal police service in North America. With over 5,000 police officers and approximately 2,500 civilian employees, we are dedicated to delivering best in class police services, in partnership with our communities by being where the public needs the Service the most, by embracing partnerships to create safe communities and by focusing on the needs of the City.
NOTE: To apply to this role, please apply online via our Toronto Police Service careers website and click on Civilian Roles.
The Opportunity:
Are you a solution focused and passionate IT professional with experience in a progressive project leadership role combined with demonstrated experience managing complex project budgets and experience in negotiation of vendor contracts and maintenance agreements?
If this sounds like you, we are pleased to share with you the position of Project Leader with Infrastructure Services.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As Project Leader you will provide project leadership and system development functions for projects that have a radio, telecommunications, IT electrical, IT security, datacenter, cloud and engineering components. You will construct project plans and schedules; schedules and controls development of activities to meet approved plans. You will also plan, organize, and coordinate the efforts and activities of Infrastructure Services personnel engaged in deployment, major maintenance, and other projects of Infrastructure Services.
Furthermore, you will work closely with the unit section leads and guide project teams during implementations and provide advice on project management methodology and standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops project scope, schedules, and resource and financial requirement estimates and other required artifacts for assigned projects or system upgrades for approval; assigns projects to staff and liaises with and provides information on project status to various levels of the Service. Administers project team activities. Drives, leads and is responsible for the delivery of projects.
- Provides a range of engineering design, review, consulting, advice & guidance, architecture & framework, direction, certification, licensing, acquisition, implementation, development, inspection, and support to the Service and/or City owned, maintained and operated Public Safety Mission Critical IT & Telecommunication Infrastructures.
- Reviews and responds to Level 3 or greater complexity infrastructure support problems and vendor conflicts.
- Obtains approvals and formal acceptances for assigned projects, from internal and external customers.
- Maintains a thorough working knowledge of various critical IT Infrastructure technology from software and hardware systems, to cloud and security, 911 voice, and datacenter and related tier 3 HVAC and electrical systems.
- Participates in the engineering design and construction of systems and equipment specific to the unique needs of the Service where such equipment is either unavailable or too costly to acquire commercially.
- Maintains personal expertise in IT, Electrical and Electronics, with emphasis on Telecommunications, data transmission and various IT infrastructure and security technologies.
- Oversees the maintenance repair and lifecycle of various IT infrastructure related equipment.
- Develops procedures for device and system preventative maintenance plans, fault management and site alarm response and ensures compliance with procedures.
- Assists in identifying user-training requirements and participates in the development of effective training programs.
- Reviews end user documents and technical specifications.
- Monitors progress of staff or contracted service vendors to completion of project. May be responsible for the productivity, career development, evaluation and day to day supervision of assigned personnel. Participates in hiring interviews and provides recommendations.
- Performs typical duties inherent to the position.
Education/Experience
- University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or data/communications networks/electronic technology combined with a minimum of 7 years experience in a progressive project leadership role within public safety infrastructure engineering and support services; or an approved equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- P. Eng designation as recognized by the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario is preferred.
- Must have active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or in process) with prior recent project management responsibility with projects exceeding $1 Million.
Skills/Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate staff in a fast-paced service-oriented environment.
- Experience in planning large and complex project budgets. Experience in negotiation of vendor contracts and maintenance agreements.
- Requires excellent strategic leadership, project team building, organizational, communications and interpersonal skills; must have a strong ability to facilitate collaboration among senior technical members. Ability to manage multiple projects with competing timelines.
- Excellent problem-solving aptitude, conflict resolution, relationship building and able to stay current and foresee trends.
- Must have (or be willing and eligible to obtain) a Class “G” Driver’s License and a Toronto Police “Blue Card”.
- Must have excellent skills in Microsoft Office environment (testing may be required.)
Probation Period:
6 months
** NOTE: To apply to this role, please apply online via our Toronto Police Service careers website and click on Civilian Roles.
Contact:
Lisa Petko. A/Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor
Talent Acquisition Unit
Email: Lisa.Petko@tps.ca
Notes:
- Competencies may be measured through various selection tools such as test(s) and/or interview.
- All applicants who meet the qualifications of the position are invited to submit an on-line application for this vacancy.
- We thank all applicants for their interest. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an e-mail confirmation within 24 hours.
- Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Toronto Police Service is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, LGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s) and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service.
THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICE SUPPORTS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INITIATIVES .
Accommodation will be provided in all stages of the hiring process.
Contact us for any accommodation requests, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
YOUR CAREER…YOUR COMMUNITY…YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
www.torontopolice.on.ca/careers
www.facebook.com/TorontoPolice
www.twitter.com/TPSRecruiting
www.instagram.com/tpsrecruiting
(416) 808-JOIN
About Toronto Police Service
The Toronto Police Service is the fourth largest municipal police service in North America with over 5500 officers and 2200 civilian support staff.
The Service enjoys a well-earned reputation as a world leader in policing and is committed to excellence, innovation, quality leadership and provides a lifelong commitment to training and education with unlimited advancement opportunities for its members. The Service has been widely recognized as a leader in policing and is committed to providing excellence, innovation and quality leadership to the citizens of Toronto. The Toronto Police Service is able to provide a multitude of advancement opportunities for its uniform and civilian members, with over 180 uniform and over 300 different civilian job opportunities.
The Toronto Police Service is dedicated to delivering police services, in partnership with our communities, to keep Toronto the best and safest place to be.