Lead Engineer, Projects; PMG

Apply By:Tuesday, October 13, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Transportation Infrastructure Management

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There is nothing more Canadian than a road trip through Northern Ontario. Towering rock faces give way to scenic outlooks. If a vast northern landscape riddled with lakes, trees and rocks appeals to you and you are an engineer seeking an opportunity to be part of a once in a lifetime construction project - the Ministry of Transportation wants to hear from you.

MTO is recruiting a number of Lead Engineers to support the Team completing the construction of Highway 69 between Parry Sound and Sudbury. Highway 69 is a transformative transportation project that is enhancing one of Ontario's most important trade and travel corridors. The remaining four-laning work presents exciting engineering challenges, including major interchange construction, new bridges, innovative contract delivery approaches, and environmentally sensitive design solutions.

As part of a committed and passionate team you will have the chance to use your ingenuity to overcome the challenges this breath taking and rugged geography can present. You can hone your creativity as you work in collaboration with others on innovative approaches to expediting construction of this highway which is so vital to northern Ontario. Check out this opportunity to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure program while advancing your career through meaningful leadership, technical excellence, and project delivery experience on projects of provincial significance today.

Please note this competition is for two permanent positions, and the successful candidates may work out of one of the following office locations:

• 2 English Permanent, 437 Mckeown Ave, North Bay, North Region or 3767 Hwy 69 South, Sudbury, North Region or 704024 Rockley Rd, New Liskeard, North Region or 207 Main St W, Huntsville, Central Region

Please note that this Job Ad has been marked as "Amended" to reflect the posting change from one temporary position to two permanent positions.

• lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams for preliminary and detailed design of highway improvements
• manage external consultants
• work with senior management, municipalities, external stakeholders, and the public
• work cooperatively with other transportation professionals to develop programs for capital and expansion investments
• support the delivery of a regional capital program
• administer corridor investment planning activities
• provide technical engineering assessments
• ensure the protection of the ministry's interests
• resolve complex planning and engineering issues

The Transportation Infrastructure Management Division (TIMD) works in collaboration with other divisions to support MTO's commitment to provide a safe, efficient, and reliable transportation system by delivering on a capital program, including the planning, engineering and construction, and other related program administration functions of the provincial highway network and other provincial transportation infrastructure. Program activities also involve investment planning and asset management, engineering and design, property acquisition, new construction planning and sourcing, asset rehabilitation and renewal, contract management and oversight, and environmental assessments.

• You are licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or 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.
• You possess a valid driver's license, or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario.

• well developed leadership and project management skills to assign and schedule work, lead project teams, establish and adjust schedules, assign resources, supervise and direct staff; manage service providers, including acquisition, administration and evaluation of consultants
• the ability to prioritize and execute tasks at moment's notice to support stakeholder correspondence and area office service requests

• knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil engineering related to highway engineering
• knowledge of related fields, including geotechnical, pavement design, structural, drainage, surveys, electrical, traffic, and construction practices
• knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to interpret and apply, related legislative…