Director, Transportation, Pan/ParaPan Am Games Make a lasting contribution to a landmark event – get in the game! The 2015 Pan and Parapan American Games take place in the summer of 2015 in Toronto and surrounding communities. The Games will involve over 10,000 athletes and coaches from the Caribbean and the Americas. To ensure a safe, efficient transportation network, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) will co-lead with TO2015 a multi-party group that will develop and deliver a multi-faceted transportation plan. As Director, Transportation, Pan/Parapan Am Games and working closely with Ontario's Pan Am Games Secretariat and with the TO2015 organizing committee, you will: lead and develop policy and plans for transportation management and the coordination of transportation services for the Games develop effective governance structures, strong relationships and consultation strategies with a range of senior public and private sector leaders and key partners work with parties to ensure critical transportation-related infrastructure projects are delivered as committed establish and implement communication protocols and transportation public awareness materials in conjunction with key partners develop an effective plan for a transportation Operations Centre that will ensure coordinated transportation services for all 50 Games venues among the 17 participating municipalities The ideal candidate for this position is a seasoned leader with experience leading a multifaceted and high-profile initiative in a complex environment. You must also possess outstanding problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. Location: Toronto, Ontario What we are looking for: Senior Leadership: you are a seasoned leader who has built and led high-performance teams you operate independently in a high-paced and demanding environment you foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and accessibility Transportation Planning and Operations: you have extensive experience in transportation planning, policy and operations you promote innovation and challenge the status quo you have excellent communication and presentation skills Stakeholder Management: you have exceptional stakeholder management skills you balance the needs of stakeholders with diverse interests and expectations you work across organizational boundaries to achieve success Political Acuity: you have managed complex and politically sensitive issues you have keen political acuity to provide strategic advice and make recommendations to senior officials Salary range: $115,000.00 – $131,450.00 per annum Please apply online, by August 26, 2011, by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers and entering Job ID 38364 in the Job ID search field. Please follow the instructions to submit your application online. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you need employment accommodation, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. www.ontario.ca/careers