Director, Platform Engineering

Director, Platform Engineering Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.

Position Purpose The Director, Platform Engineering will lead the strategic direction and delivery of IO’s platform engineering capabilities, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, cloud strategy, and cybersecurity standards. Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable, secure, and resilient technology platforms that support IO’s business operations and digital transformation initiatives.

What You Will Do

Provide leadership and oversight for the development and maintenance of the technological infrastructure and architecture within the organization.

Lead a team of engineers who design, build, and support scalable, reliable and secure platforms and systems required to deliver software products and services.

Accountable for all platform vendor management, including achieving operational metrics, meeting contractual SLAs, licensing, contract management, governance and relationship maintenance.

Establish enterprise architectural standards, design patterns, principles, and governance processes to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability of platforms.

Drive continuous improvement in platform reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency through innovation and best practices.

Manage vendor relationships and service delivery for platform-related technologies and services.

Develop and implement platform governance frameworks, standards, and documentation.

Lead and mentor a team of platform engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.

Support enterprise-wide initiatives by providing platform expertise and strategic input.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational policies related to infrastructure and data security.

Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning for platform engineering functions.

What We Are Looking For

Proven experience in leading platform engineering teams and delivering enterprise‑grade infrastructure solutions.

Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.

Strong knowledge of data platforms including Databricks.

Demonstrated ability to manage and evolve enterprise architecture.

Demonstrated ability to align technology strategies with business goals and drive cross‑functional collaboration.

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience with vendor management, contract negotiation, and service level agreements.

Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence.

What We Offer

Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents the needs of the communities we serve.

A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full‑time employee’s annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax‑Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future.

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 and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships, 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 license 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.

We offer a competitive salary range of

$128,000

to

$173,200

(M3 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

This posting will close on

January 2, 2026 at 11:00 am .

Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

This posting is for a current active vacancy. We are actively recruiting to fill this position.

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After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but we still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each other’s differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.

Senior Level Director

Employment Type Contract

Job Function Engineering and Information Technology

Industry Construction

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