Sr. Manager, Education and Outreach

Organizational Overview Ontario Dig Authority (ODA) is a Public Safety Administrative Authority; protecting Ontario by enabling safe digging. At ODA, public safety is at the heart of everything we do.

Since 2012, in Ontario, it's the law that any party planning to dig must contact ODA before they dig. ODA connects people planning to dig with the owners of underground pipes, cables, and other infrastructure to help prevent costly damages, service disruptions, and safety hazards. We also regulate an efficient locate system, foster industry wide collaboration, and promote safe, timely excavation across Ontario.

ODA is governed by a diverse Board of Directors, with experienced leaders representing underground infrastructure owners, excavators, ministry appointees and others dedicated to protecting Ontarians. Together, we work to shape a safer Ontario through collaboration, regulation, and education.

Ontario Dig Authority offers dynamic career opportunities in various areas such as operational services, compliance, regulatory affairs, communications, education, IT, finance and HR. When you join our team, you become an integral part of our mission-driven organization, dedicated to making Ontario safer, one dig at a time.

Caring…We invest in the success and safety for our team, communities and the environment.

Integrity…We are dedicated, honourable and honest.

Collaborative…We foster partnerships and work together to build a safer Ontario.

Inclusive…We are a leader in inclusivity and cultivate a foundation of respect and support within our industry.

Innovative…We strive for excellence with a willingness to learn, adapt and innovate.

Reporting to the Vice President, Education and Brand (VP), the Sr. Manager, Education and Industry Outreach (Sr. Manager) leads Ontario Dig Authority's education, outreach, industry engagement, and partnership development activities. The role is responsible for the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of education programs, training initiatives, online learning, awareness activities, partnerships, and approved business development activities that support Ontario Dig Authority's mandate and strategic objectives.

The Sr. Manager works collaboratively across the organization and with industry, education institutions, municipalities, associations and other organizations to promote safe excavation practices, strengthen awareness of Ontario Dig Authority services, support stakeholder adoption of programs and initiatives, and contribute to positive outcomes across Ontario's damage prevention community.

This role provides direct leadership to Education and Outreach staff and supports the Vice President in advancing education, partnership, and industry development opportunities.

This position is located at Ontario Dig Authority's head office at 104 Cooper Drive, Guelph, Ontario. Ontario Dig Authority operates under a hybrid work model with employees dividing their workweek between in-office and remote work in accordance with company policy. Some travel within Ontario and occasional work outside regular business hours may be required to support outreach, education, partnership initiatives.

Lead the planning, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of education programs that support industry understanding of Ontario Dig Authority services, legislative obligations, and safe excavation practices.

Oversee online learning, instructor-led training, webinars, workshops, certification-related programming, educational resources, and the Learning Management System activities.

Monitor participation, engagement, learning outcomes, and program effectiveness,…