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Lead Engineer, Projects (Intelligent Transportation Systems) - Ministry of Transportation Ontario

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one Lead Engineer, Projects in ITS - Innovation and Planning

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:

oversee the design, development, acquisition, implementation and installation of the ministry's ITS system
lead the review of existing subsystems to determine effectiveness related to traffic management
manage and monitor engineering contracts
work with senior management, municipalities, external stakeholders, and the public
provide technical engineering assessments

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

You are licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Technical Knowledge

You have:

knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, planning, design, operation and evaluation of major transportation systems and advanced knowledge of ITS systems and subsystems.
knowledge of procurement management to lead the acquisition of engineering consulting services
knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies to support the ministry program delivery requirements for ITS projects
knowledge of traffic, electronics and communication theories, principles and practices
knowledge of procurement and contract law/management policies, procedures and practices

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.
have written communication skills to prepare, write, edit and/or present complex materials.
have negotiation skills to work with external service providers and consultants.
can develop reports, materials and provide recommendations to senior management on project schedules and resource requirements
can negotiate contract changes on construction projects, with clients/stakeholders
have skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships both inside the ministry and outside at all levels of the organizations

Project Management Knowledge

You have:

knowledge of project management techniques required to manage projects of large size and complexity

Problem-Solving, Analytical and Decision-Making Skills

You are able to:

research and analyze the need for ITS systems and subsystem enhancements
identify problems and prepare reports and alternative recommendations on all engineering matters and technical matters.
assess recommendations for technical adequacy and consistency with ministry policies.
research and conduct investigations into equipment and systems
review, assess and prepare cost estimates for consultant assignments and capital projects
conduct cost-benefit and risk analysis to provide accurate assessments and resource estimates
provide innovative solutions to resolve or alleviate advanced traffic management problems

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!

Additional information Address:

2 English Permanent - Full Time, 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group: Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario Schedule: 6 Category: Science and Engineerin
Posted on: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Note:

Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
T-MT-234468/25(2)

How to apply:

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 234468, by Friday, October 17th, 2025. Please follow the instructions to submit your application. If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.