Shaping Construction Excellence Across Northwestern Ontario
Are you a leader with construction and contract management expertise who wants to make a meaningful difference in how public infrastructure is delivered?
If so, the
Ministry of Transportation invites you to bring your expertise to an exciting leadership role. The
Transportation Infrastructure Management Division is seeking an enthusiastic, results-oriented leader to direct staff involved in the delivery of the region's construction program.
Join us in shaping integrated 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.
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:
- Ensure consistent and responsible contract delivery by providing authoritative expertise that supports sound decision-making and reliable outcomes.
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Enable effective construction delivery by offering strategic advice on managerial, technical, and contractual matters that support timely and well-managed projects.
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Maintain contract integrity and performance by resolving complex issues related to administration, interpretation, and disputes in ways that protect public interests.
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Strengthen service delivery approaches by leading special assignments and studies that inform improvements to delivery methods, organization, and resourcing.
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Promote consistency and quality in construction practices through the review and refinement of contract standards.
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Support continuous improvement in construction delivery by advancing the adoption of new technologies that enhance efficiency, quality, and oversight.
Your ability to align your team's efforts with broader organizational goals will be key to your success, and to the success of the people we serve.
Please note: This role requires travel within the Northwest Region, including long road trips to project sites.
Meet Your New Team
You will join
Construction Northwest, a team responsible for the administration and oversight of construction contracts across the region. The team brings together a broad mix of roles and experience levels, including administrative staff, inspectors, technicians, managers and interns all working toward shared outcomes.
This is a highly collaborative group that values shared learning, strong working relationships, and staying connected to the design work that informs construction delivery. You will help sustain a supportive environment where experienced staff and those early in their careers work together, exchange practical knowledge, and learn from one another. The team takes pride in working collaboratively to support consistent contract management and well-coordinated construction delivery across Northwestern Ontario.
Meet the Hiring Manager
In this role, you will report to
Tyler McQuaker, Manager, Construction Management NW @ MTO. Tyler McQuaker has over 18 years of OPS experience working in technical and leadership roles within multiple branches in the ministry. Tyler is a people-focused leader who invests time and effort to build a culture that leads to highly engaged, results-oriented teams. The Construction office is a highly dynamic and collaborative environment, with a strong culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing, to deliver on program demands and key ministry initiatives. Tyler is known for his approachable and inclusive leadership style and fostering a growth mindset by valuing learning, adaptability, accountability, and resilience.
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Must be licensed to practice with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
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Leadership Experience: You bring established experience leading people and teams, with clear accountability for results, team development, and performance.
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Inclusive Leadership: Strength in fostering an inclusive, respectful, and values-based workplace where people feel supported.
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Team Management: Proven capacity to manage and develop diverse professional, technical, and support staff.
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Political Acumen: Sound judgment and political acuity, with the ability to provide clear and practical advice to senior leadership.
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Contract Administration: Demonstrated ability to apply engineering and administrative policies to support effective construction contract management and dispute resolution.
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Standards and Policy Application: Strength in applying ministry standards and procedures to support consistency and service quality.
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Analytical Thinking: Proven ability to assess technical recommendations and operational plans in alignment with government priorities.
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Project Oversight: Demonstrated ability to oversee complex construction initiatives.
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Financial and Contract Monitoring: Solid understanding of construction expenditures, invoicing, and contract compliance requirements.
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Resource Management: Proven capacity to manage human, financial, and material resources to support regional operations.
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Problem Solving: Strength in critical thinking and resolving complex engineering and operational issues.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated ability to build respectful and ethical working relationships.
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Issues Management: Proven capacity to manage sensitive issues with diplomacy and sound judgment, including advising senior leadership.
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Communication: Strength in preparing clear and concise reports, briefings, and presentations.
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?
We're here to support you every step of the way. These short videos can help you feel confident and prepared:
- Navigating Our Hiring Process (2 min) – Get a clear overview of each stage in our structured hiring process so you know what to expect and how to prepare.
- Application Preparation Tips (4 min) – Learn how to showcase your leadership experience in ways that align with how we evaluate applications during the screening stage.
Take a few minutes to explore these resources. They're designed to set you up for success.
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:
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diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
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accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
