Senior Manager (6 Vacancies)

Apply By: Monday, November 9, 2026 11:59 pm EST
Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
Division:
GovTechON/Office of the Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Solutions Division
City:
Guelph, Peterborough, Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury, Toronto
Position(s) language:
Job term:
5 Permanent, 1 Temporary assignment/contract – 24 months with possibility of extension
Build Strong Teams. Deliver Modern Solutions. Create Public Impact.
Are you an experienced leader who excels at guiding teams through change while delivering complex digital solutions? We are seeking six Senior Managers to lead teams delivering technology initiatives that support ministry priorities and services across Ontario. In these roles, you will build strong partnerships, lead people through transformation, and help advance digital modernization efforts that improve how government delivers services to Ontarians. If you are a people-focused leader who thrives in complex digital environments and is passionate about developing teams, driving change, and delivering meaningful results.
We are currently filling in the following positions:
Senior Manager, Business Solutions (6)
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 jobWe 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:
Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver digital solutions that advance ministry priorities while fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture and guiding teams through organizational and technological change.
Provide strategic leadership for the planning and delivery of complex digital initiatives, ensuring successful outcomes that balance client needs, operational priorities, financial accountability, and government commitments.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with ministry partners, executives, and stakeholders to understand business priorities and deliver innovative technology solutions that improve service delivery for Ontarians.
Translate strategic directions into actionable digital plans that support ministry mandates, regulatory priorities, and broader organizational objectives.
Champion innovation, emerging technologies, and modern ways of working that strengthen organizational effectiveness and enhance public services across Ontario.
Meet Your New TeamThe Natural Resources Solutions Division partners with ministries across the Land and Resources sector to design, deliver, and support digital solutions that enable modern government services. You'll lead teams of technology professionals who are passionate about collaboration, innovation, and delivering impactful solutions. Together, you'll work with ministry partners, business leaders, and technology teams to advance digital transformation and improve services for the people of Ontario.
What you bring to the teamLeadership and People Management
Leadership Experience:
Demonstrated experience leading people and teams through growth and change, with accountability for results, performance, and employee development. Leadership is demonstrated through setting clear direction, coaching and mentoring others, and fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
People Development:
Experience building team capacity through coaching, succession planning, talent development, and creating opportunities for employees to learn, grow, and succeed.
Operational Leadership:
Ability to establish priorities, allocate resources, and support teams in delivering high-quality results in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Stakeholder and Relationship Management
Building Strategic Partnerships:
Experience developing and maintaining trusted relationships with clients, executives, and stakeholders to align priorities, address challenges, and achieve shared goals.
Collaboration and Influence:
Ability to work effectively across teams and organizations, using collaboration, influence, and negotiation skills to advance complex initiatives and achieve results.
Political Acuity and Judgement:
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, organizational awareness, and professionalism when managing sensitive issues, competing interests, and complex stakeholder environments.
Communication and Change Management
Communication Skills:
Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with diverse audiences, adapting messaging and approach to build understanding, engagement, and commitment.
Change Leadership:
Experience leading teams and stakeholders through organizational change by building trust, maintaining engagement, and supporting adaptation to evolving priorities and ways of working.
Strategic Thinking and Delivery:
Ability to translate organizational priorities into practical actions and achievable outcomes while navigating complexity and competing demands.
Technology Expertise
I&IT Environment Experience:
Experience leading teams, programs, or projects within a complex technology-enabled or I&IT environment.
Technology Leadership:
Knowledge of digital solutions, technology delivery, and architectural concepts, with the ability to connect business needs to technology opportunities and outcomes.
Technology-Enabled Delivery:
Experience working with technical teams and business partners to deliver innovative solutions that support organizational priorities and service excellence.
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
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:
diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
accessibility
Anti-Racism Policy
5 English Permanent, 40 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region or 77 Grenville St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, West Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region
1 English Temporary, duration up to 24 months, 40 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Toronto Region or 77 Grenville St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, West Region or 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 70 Foster Dr, Sault Ste Marie, North Region or 933 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, North Region
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
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