Project Services Manager (Fixed Term Contract 12 Months)
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About the role
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. The Project Services Manager (PSM) will support governance initiatives around a Master Services Agreement (MSA) contract, ensuring oversight of quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery of assigned projects and programs. The PSM will also support operational planning for asset renewals across the province’s general real estate portfolio, leasehold improvements, and other client ministry initiatives. To be successful in this role, the individual must be experienced in the day-to-day oversight of low, medium, and high-complexity projects as defined in the MSA, and in engaging with client teams, service provider leaders, client ministries, and internal business units. Work Location Options: This position offers flexibility to work from any of our established office locations, including Guelph, Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, Thunder Bay, and Sudbury. What You Will Do: Govern and hold accountable the outsourced Service Provider for the successful delivery of assigned projects, programs, and other initiatives in accordance with the MSA and its related policies, procedures, and guidelines. Contribute directly to client satisfaction, budget, scope, and schedule adherence. Assist with contract management oversight initiatives for the overall MSA contract. Assist various project stakeholders in achieving practical solutions to project challenges. Act as the client’s single point of contact for all project escalations. Lead strong client-focused team relationships to successfully facilitate the completion of the project lifecycle processes and deliverables as defined in the MSA. Manage on-site escalations in person as required. Interface with necessary stakeholders to achieve optimal project resolutions. Report on project and program status as well as risk management to the Senior Project Services Manager and Director, as required. Utilize Infrastructure Ontario’s Project Management Information System (PMIS) for document management, reporting, review, and action of required project workflows and deliverables. Who You Are: Technical Experience Substantial experience in a Project, Program, or Portfolio Management role in the construction industry, with experience overseeing the implementation of various low, medium, and high-complexity projects delivered by an outsourced Service Provider across a diverse real estate portfolio. Post-secondary education in a related discipline, with a concentration in real estate or project management, or working knowledge of construction industry practices and regulations, Construction Act, building codes, municipal by-laws, environmental legislation, and occupational health and safety legislations. Experience in preparing, comprehending, and presenting reports that contain technical and financial data related to a portfolio of projects. Ability to tailor reporting from project-level to executive-level requirements. Client and Stakeholder Engagement/Relationship Interpersonal skills required to establish and maintain effective partnerships with clients. Ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Effectively work as part of a cross-functional team through influencing without authority. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective business writing for the purpose of negotiating, leading challenging conversations and managing conflicting project stakeholder priorities. Ability to quickly gauge organizational dynamics and adjust written and verbal communication to suit different audiences. Critical Thinking Ability to conceptualize large amounts of information and distill it to key data-driven insights and conclusions. Ability to quickly collect and analyze available information into concise reports, executive summaries, and recommendations to solve an issue or move forward with work. Note: Ability to work in various geographical regions in Ontario. On-site project vigilance and travel will be required. 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 comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more. 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. This posting will close on July 27, 2026 at 11:59 pm. We offer a competitive salary range of $118,000 - $145,000 (PM3 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled. This posting is for a current active vacancy. We are actively recruiting to fill this position. 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.
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About Infrastructure Ontario
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is a world class agency that creates value out of the public assets of the province, to build a connected and competitive Ontario. Everything we do is grounded in the idea that if we work with partners in both the public and private sectors, we can create value for taxpayers in ways that others can’t.
We are known for our execution. We bring a seamless “one-stop shop” perspective to turning government decisions into actions, through a range of contracting/commercial models. We take an enterprise-wide view to effectively provide leadership on assets and programs over their full lifecycle.
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Infrastructure Ontario (IO) est un organisme de classe mondiale qui crée de la valeur à partir des biens publics de la province afin de bâtir un Ontario connecté et compétitif. Tout ce que nous faisons est fondé sur l’idée que si nous travaillons avec des partenaires des secteurs public et privé, nous pouvons créer de la valeur pour les contribuables d’une façon que d’autres ne peuvent pas faire.
Nous sommes connus pour notre exécution. Nous apportons une perspective intégrée de « guichet unique » pour transformer les décisions du gouvernement en actions, au moyen d’un éventail de modèles contractuels/commerciaux. Nous adoptons une vision à l’échelle de l’organisation afin de fournir un leadership efficace sur les actifs et les programmes tout au long de leur cycle de vie.
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Project Services Manager (Fixed Term Contract 12 Months)
Top Benefits
About the role
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. The Project Services Manager (PSM) will support governance initiatives around a Master Services Agreement (MSA) contract, ensuring oversight of quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery of assigned projects and programs. The PSM will also support operational planning for asset renewals across the province’s general real estate portfolio, leasehold improvements, and other client ministry initiatives. To be successful in this role, the individual must be experienced in the day-to-day oversight of low, medium, and high-complexity projects as defined in the MSA, and in engaging with client teams, service provider leaders, client ministries, and internal business units. Work Location Options: This position offers flexibility to work from any of our established office locations, including Guelph, Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, Thunder Bay, and Sudbury. What You Will Do: Govern and hold accountable the outsourced Service Provider for the successful delivery of assigned projects, programs, and other initiatives in accordance with the MSA and its related policies, procedures, and guidelines. Contribute directly to client satisfaction, budget, scope, and schedule adherence. Assist with contract management oversight initiatives for the overall MSA contract. Assist various project stakeholders in achieving practical solutions to project challenges. Act as the client’s single point of contact for all project escalations. Lead strong client-focused team relationships to successfully facilitate the completion of the project lifecycle processes and deliverables as defined in the MSA. Manage on-site escalations in person as required. Interface with necessary stakeholders to achieve optimal project resolutions. Report on project and program status as well as risk management to the Senior Project Services Manager and Director, as required. Utilize Infrastructure Ontario’s Project Management Information System (PMIS) for document management, reporting, review, and action of required project workflows and deliverables. Who You Are: Technical Experience Substantial experience in a Project, Program, or Portfolio Management role in the construction industry, with experience overseeing the implementation of various low, medium, and high-complexity projects delivered by an outsourced Service Provider across a diverse real estate portfolio. Post-secondary education in a related discipline, with a concentration in real estate or project management, or working knowledge of construction industry practices and regulations, Construction Act, building codes, municipal by-laws, environmental legislation, and occupational health and safety legislations. Experience in preparing, comprehending, and presenting reports that contain technical and financial data related to a portfolio of projects. Ability to tailor reporting from project-level to executive-level requirements. Client and Stakeholder Engagement/Relationship Interpersonal skills required to establish and maintain effective partnerships with clients. Ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Effectively work as part of a cross-functional team through influencing without authority. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective business writing for the purpose of negotiating, leading challenging conversations and managing conflicting project stakeholder priorities. Ability to quickly gauge organizational dynamics and adjust written and verbal communication to suit different audiences. Critical Thinking Ability to conceptualize large amounts of information and distill it to key data-driven insights and conclusions. Ability to quickly collect and analyze available information into concise reports, executive summaries, and recommendations to solve an issue or move forward with work. Note: Ability to work in various geographical regions in Ontario. On-site project vigilance and travel will be required. 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 comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more. 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. This posting will close on July 27, 2026 at 11:59 pm. We offer a competitive salary range of $118,000 - $145,000 (PM3 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled. This posting is for a current active vacancy. We are actively recruiting to fill this position. 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.
Not the right fit? Search for Project Services Manager jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Infrastructure Ontario
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is a world class agency that creates value out of the public assets of the province, to build a connected and competitive Ontario. Everything we do is grounded in the idea that if we work with partners in both the public and private sectors, we can create value for taxpayers in ways that others can’t.
We are known for our execution. We bring a seamless “one-stop shop” perspective to turning government decisions into actions, through a range of contracting/commercial models. We take an enterprise-wide view to effectively provide leadership on assets and programs over their full lifecycle.
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Infrastructure Ontario (IO) est un organisme de classe mondiale qui crée de la valeur à partir des biens publics de la province afin de bâtir un Ontario connecté et compétitif. Tout ce que nous faisons est fondé sur l’idée que si nous travaillons avec des partenaires des secteurs public et privé, nous pouvons créer de la valeur pour les contribuables d’une façon que d’autres ne peuvent pas faire.
Nous sommes connus pour notre exécution. Nous apportons une perspective intégrée de « guichet unique » pour transformer les décisions du gouvernement en actions, au moyen d’un éventail de modèles contractuels/commerciaux. Nous adoptons une vision à l’échelle de l’organisation afin de fournir un leadership efficace sur les actifs et les programmes tout au long de leur cycle de vie.