Manager Project Management

OMVIC currently has a vacancy for a Manager, Project Management for our Toronto corporate office.

Who is OMVIC?

OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) is Ontario’s vehicle sales regulator. OMVIC enforces the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act and other consumer protection statutes for the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. OMVIC’s mandate and role is to maintain a fair and informed marketplace by protecting the rights of consumers, enhancing industry professionalism, and ensuring fair, honest, and open competition for registered motor vehicle dealers. This is achieved by maintaining strict dealer/salesperson registration requirements; inspecting all Ontario dealers (new and used); providing free complaint handling to consumers; developing/delivering consumer and dealer education/awareness programs; and investigating and prosecuting industry non-compliance and illegal sales (curbsiding). OMVIC is also proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®, recognizing our commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and engaging workplace culture where employees can thrive.

What we offer:

OMVIC is made up of dedicated and hard-working individuals who take pride in the work they do each day to ensure that our mandate is being met. It is this great group of people that creates a team atmosphere that is comfortable, friendly, and open which works to foster the team spirit.

Position information:

• Reports to: Director, Project Management
• Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000 annually
• Work Model: Hybrid - requirement of 2 days per week/8 days per month in office. All duties carried out remotely must be completed from the employee’s approved home office within Ontario.
• Why Join Us?
• Competitive salary
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health care spending account and wellness spending account
• Vacation time, starting at three weeks and Service Milestone Program
• Personal, wellness, birthday, volunteer, and sick/caregiving days, plus additional OMVIC holidays
• Maternity/Parental leave top-up program
• Employer Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRRSP) contributions
• Employee discount program and gym membership savings
• Professional development and learning support
• Hybrid work environment for head office employees

Role Summary:

The Manager, Project Management supports the mandate of the Project Management Office (PMO) by enabling the successful delivery of OMVIC's strategic priorities, including projects, policy initiatives, and other organizational change activities. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the role provides oversight to support the implementation of organizational initiatives across the organization. The position helps ensure initiatives are effectively planned, coordinated, implemented, and communicated to support organizational alignment and stakeholder understanding.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects and organizational initiatives, ensuring consistent application of project management standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Oversee integrated project and policy plans aligned with strategic priorities, corporate objectives, resources, performance measures, and a risk-focused regulatory approach.
• Guide policy research and analysis to support evidence-based decision-making and executive and Board recommendations.
• Support the development and communication of policies, change initiatives, guidelines, standards, and regulatory materials to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the Director, Project Management with departmental planning, performance measurement, risk management, research, internal audit, and other priorities.
• Coordinate project planning, implementation, reporting, stakeholder engagement, communications, and change management across functional areas.
• Prepare reports, briefings, presentations, and analysis to support departmental and organizational requirements.
• Provide functional leadership and supervision to PMO staff, including assigning work, setting priorities, monitoring deliverables, and supporting staff development.
• Review project plans, schedules, risks, issues, and deliverables, providing guidance and approvals as required.
• Manage resource capacity across concurrent initiatives and escalate risks or constraints with recommended mitigation strategies.
• Lead or support special projects assigned to the Project Management Office, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• University degree in a related discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or equivalent considered an asset.
• Minimum five years of progressive project and program management experience, including the management of complex initiatives while leading and coaching staff.
• Minimum five years of regulatory policy experience, including interpreting legislation and requirements and preparing recommendations for organizational decisions.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and performance management capabilities.
• Advanced stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills.
• Strong governance discipline and practical knowledge of project delivery methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and judgment skills, with a high level of professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct.
• Strong knowledge of OMVIC’s mandate and mission.

If you are interested in the position, please submit a cover letter and resume, highlighting the position title to the attention of Human Resources, no later than November 19, 2026, at 5:00 pm, to Email: [email protected]

We respectfully thank all applicants for their interest in working at OMVIC. However, we will only contact those meeting the qualifications for an interview.

OMVIC fosters a workplace that respects the dignity, ideas, and beliefs of all individuals and is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and a culture of fairness, respect, and belonging. OMVIC is committed to providing accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and to ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect throughout the recruitment process.

As part of the recruitment process, OMVIC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with the screening, assessment, and evaluation of employment applications. These tools are intended to support, not replace, human decision-making. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified individuals based on candidates’ skills, qualifications, experience, and overall suitability for the role. OMVIC is committed to the responsible and fair use of AI in a manner that supports equitable employment opportunities.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department.