Agency Governance Program Manager

Infrastructure Ontario•Toronto, ON

8d•CA$115,100 - CA$133,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency Governance Program Manager plays a pivotal role in strengthening Infrastructure Ontario's engagement with ministries and central agencies and in supporting some of the organization's most important strategic initiatives and capital projects. The Project Manager leads the development of Treasury Board submissions and other briefing materials, provides strategic advice on governance and government decision-making, and builds trusted internal and external stakeholder relationships that enable collaboration, secure approvals, and advance organizational priorities.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Public Policy / Administration, Business, Economics, Management, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline is an asset (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
Several years of experience in governance, policy, program management, strategy, government relations, infrastructure, or public-sector environments.
Experience preparing, reviewing, or coordinating Treasury Board/Cabinet submissions and government approval materials.
Knowledge of Ontario government decision-making processes, governance frameworks, and policy requirements.
Strong stakeholder management, relationship-building, and influencing skills with the ability to build consensus and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in infrastructure, capital projects, or the Ontario Public Service is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Serve as the governance lead for an assigned portfolio, managing the development and coordination of Treasury Board submissions and briefing materials that support Infrastructure Ontario's strategic priorities and capital project portfolio.
Partner with ministries, central agencies, and senior leaders to navigate government decision-making processes and secure approvals that enable the delivery of major infrastructure investments across Ontario.
Deliver concise briefing updates for executive leadership, synthesizing project information and highlighting key project risks and governance considerations.
Provide strategic governance advice and coordinate enterprise-wide input to ensure briefing and other project materials are accurate, consistent, and aligned with organizational objectives and project delivery priorities.
Analyze issues, assess implications, and develop recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
Monitor and improve governance processes, reporting, tracking, while promoting an awareness of Treasury Board processes and government decision-making across Infrastructure Ontario.
Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to support team development and continuous improvement.

Benefits

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 Defined Contribution Pension Plan, with Infrastructure Ontario contributing the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary and will also match any employee contribution up to an additional 5% of their annual salary.
Group Retirement Savings Plan
Group Tax Free Savings Account to eligible employees.
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
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 licence 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.