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Head, Structural / Responsable, structures
Apply By: Monday, February 9, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Are you a highly motivated, innovative professional with strong leadership and technical expertise with the ability to lead and implement change?
If so, consider this exciting opportunity! The Ministry of Transportation is seeking a dynamic individual who will lead the planning, design and management of effective and efficient transportation structures within the Central region.
Lead the charge in developing innovative transportation solutions that prioritize safety, accessibility, and inclusivity!
The Ontario Public Service: Strengthening Ontario, Together.
A career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is driven by purpose. We're building a stronger Ontario by delivering programs and services that make a real difference in people's lives. If you share this ambition, you'll find a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people we serve and empowers you to lead with confidence.
Why Your Leadership Belongs Here
- Purpose that drives you: Lead work that matters. Your leadership will shape policies, programs, and services that improve lives across the province—every day.
- A culture that supports you: Thrive in a flexible, inclusive, and respectful workplace that values your well-being and empowers you to bring your whole self to work.
- A career that grows with you: Explore leadership opportunities across ministries and sectors. With access to mentorship, learning, and mobility, your career can evolve here.
- Recognition that reflects your impact: We value the difference you make. You'll receive competitive pay, a defined-benefit pension, and benefits that support your well-being—plus meaningful recognition for your contributions.
About the job
We believe great leadership starts with high standards and strong support. In the OPS, that means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right, even when it's hard.
As a leader, you'll shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible, where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.
You won't be doing it alone. We invest in our leaders through mentorship, learning opportunities, and cross-ministry networks that help you grow your impact and connect with peers across the organization.
Leadership is about impact, and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one.
You will:
- Provide technical and managerial guidance and advice to resolve engineering, maintenance and construction issues.
- Direct the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, standards, specifications used in the design, inspection, evaluation, rehabilitation of all transportation structures and foundations designs.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies, structural and foundations analytical methods, computer programs.
- Act as a technical expert for structures on committees, at conferences and with external partners.
Meet Your New Team
The Transportation Infrastructure Management Division provides leadership to the development of policies and standards associated with the management of the province's highway network. This includes investment planning and strategies, contract management and operational issues, and standards related to the design, construction and maintenance of highways.
The Structural Section provides structural engineering expertise for the planning, design and management of highway structures and the delivery of the structural program.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory Requirements
- 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.
Leadership and People Management
- Proven leadership and managerial abilities to supervise and develop staff, addressing personnel issues effectively.
- A passion for building organizational capacity through inclusive and values-driven leadership in recruitment, talent management, and labor relations.
- Responsibility for compliance with legislative statutes, collective agreements and organizational policies.
- Sound judgment and political acuity to advise senior management.
Program Management
- Knowledge of project management methods to plan and manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources.
- Ability to learn and understand ministry policies regarding administrative and financial procedures.
- Strong skills in issues analysis and risk mitigation to address complex engineering design, technical adequacy and/or construction/contract issues and make authoritative recommendations.
Technical Expertise and Knowledge
- Advanced knowledge of Civil Engineering theories, principles, and practices, with an emphasis on structural engineering and related legislative acts (Environmental Assessment Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, etc.).
- Experience with structural engineering, planning, design and construction; maintenance of highway bridges and other transportation structures.
- Proven knowledge of related civil engineering disciplines such as hydrology, road design, materials and foundations.
- Knowledge of administrative and engineering policies, procedures and standards governing construction, maintenance, and contract administration.
- Strong analytical skills to assess recommendations for technical adequacy and consistency with government policies.
Communication and Relationship Management
- Excellent relationship-building skills to promote effective partner engagement.
- Strong negotiation skills for resolving disputes with consultants and contractors.
- Strong written communication skills for preparing project reports, briefing documents, and executive correspondence, as well as leading presentations to senior management.
- Capacity to address complex engineering and sensitive issues and present solutions with tact and diplomacy.
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!
Think this role could be right for you?
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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:
