Infrastructure Ontario Looking for Director, Project Delivery Operations at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

IO’s Project Delivery Enterprise Team delivers some of the province’s largest and most important public infrastructure projects, including new hospitals, highways, transit systems, and courthouses. Our made-in-Ontario approach to modern project delivery has brought over 100 major projects to market and has made Ontario a global leader in infrastructure development by delivering new projects on time and on budget while meeting high standards for design, quality, and health and safety.

As a member of the Project Delivery Operations team, this role provides strategic and operational support to the Vice President to advance Project Delivery’s mandate. Responsibilities include analyzing issues, offering strategic advice, ensuring alignment with divisional objectives, and managing overall workflow activities. The successful candidate will oversee initiatives related to strategic planning, resource planning, and operational improvements.

What You Will Do
Strategic and Operational Support:

• Provide strategic and operational assistance to the Vice President of the Project Delivery division
• Support divisional issues management and respond to high-priority executive requests
• Track and report on divisional priorities to the leadership team

Divisional Strategy and Change Management:

• Lead the development of the multi-year divisional strategy and annual priorities
• Lead select initiatives related to executing Strategic priorities
• Collaborate with the Vice President on change management processes aligned with strategic objectives

Resource Planning and Management:

• Collaborate with internal functions (HR, Finance, and Program Management Office) to operationalize outcomes
• Oversee resource planning, budget setting, and tracking/reporting for senior management within Project Delivery
• Lead the development and implementation of resourcing process/model reforms as needed

HR Liaison and Issue Resolution:

• Work closely with the HR Team to manage resource-related processes (development planning, performance assessment, talent review)
• Identify and address issues, providing options for resolution

Stakeholder Relationship Management:

• Build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders to enhance operational effectiveness
• Monitor portfolio performance and address risks related to divisional objectives and resourcing matters
• Support the Manager and Advisor in strategic activities and performance management

What We’re Looking For
Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, 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.

Strategic Oversight and Implementation: Substantial experience overseeing and implementing initiatives, ensuring activities and decisions are in alignment with corporate objectives and strategies.

• Ability to drive partnering across a wide variety of teams to develop effective solutions/ outcomes
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and distill into succinct reporting products for senior executive-level audiences
• Innovative and highly organized thinker with the ability to tackle multiple complex tasks in a dynamic environment and take initiative while remaining focused on priority tasks
• Effective and compelling communicator experienced in liaising with and presenting to groups with a wide range of professional backgrounds and varying levels of seniority
• Understanding of Broader Public sector (Agency) policies, programs and the legislative and government decision-making processes
• Strong relationship building skills with demonstrated experience in dealing directly with internal and external stakeholders, including 3rd party partners, to provide direction on priorities, negotiate, positively influence outcomes and to build consensus, as applicable
• Experience in managing sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment
• Experience in a government advisory capacity, briefing and making recommendations to senior executives and staff
• Background in business administration, commerce, or a relevant discipline
• PMP (Project Management Professional) designation would be considered an asset
• Change management knowledge/experience would be considered an asset

What’s In It For You

• 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 flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities
• A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more
• A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks
• Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning
• 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

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.

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We offer a competitive salary range of $120,500 to $180,800 (P6 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate. This posting will close on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:59 PM.