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Project Manager, Laboratory Operations

@ Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Etobicoke, Ontario

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Requirements summary:

  • Project Management Expertise
  • • Demonstrated project management skills to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex, high-value initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
  • • Ability to manage competing priorities, risks, resources, budgets, and timelines to achieve intended results.
  • Laboratory Operations and Continuous Improvement
  • • Knowledge of laboratory operations, scientific technologies, and regulated environments, and their application to operational planning and service delivery.
  • • Ability to identify opportunities for operational improvement, modernization, and increased efficiency through process and technology enhancements.

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Employer posting date
2026-10-19
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2026-11-07
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job description

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Apply By: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Project Manager, Laboratory Operations

Job ID:

249386

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division:

Program Delivery Division, Laboratory Services Branch

City:

Etobicoke

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary up to 12 months, with possibility of extension

Job code:

6A010 - Scientific06

Salary:

$86,379.00 - $127,288.00 Per year

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Accessibility support

Help shape the future of Ontario's environmental science infrastructure.

Contribute to the laboratory services that support evidence-based environmental decisions across Ontario. In this role, you'll help advance modern, efficient laboratory operations that strengthen the protection of Ontario's air, land, and water, delivering lasting value for communities today and for future generations.

About the job

You will:
• Lead complex projects that modernize laboratory services and deliver strategic investments in scientific equipment and technology.
• Plan and manage the acquisition and implementation of major laboratory assets, ensuring solutions meet operational, scientific, and business needs.
• Provide analysis and advice to support investment decisions, long-term planning, and the effective use of public resources.
• Collaborate with scientists, technical specialists, and business partners to align priorities, resolve challenges, and achieve project outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory performance, efficiency, and service delivery through innovation, technology integration, and continuous improvement.

What you bring to the team


Project Management Expertise

• Demonstrated project management skills to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex, high-value initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, risks, resources, budgets, and timelines to achieve intended results.

Laboratory Operations and Continuous Improvement

• Knowledge of laboratory operations, scientific technologies, and regulated environments, and their application to operational planning and service delivery.
• Ability to identify opportunities for operational improvement, modernization, and increased efficiency through process and technology enhancements.

Strategic Procurement and Investment Analysis

• Knowledge of procurement principles, competitive acquisition processes, and value-for-money considerations.
• Ability to evaluate investment options and contribute to business cases that support operational and financial decision-making.

Analytical Thinking and Decision Support

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex technical, operational, and financial information.
• Ability to assess risks, evaluate options, and provide evidence-based recommendations to support decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement, Influence and Communication

• Interpersonal and relationship management skills to build effective partnerships and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Communication and influencing skills to present complex information clearly and gain support for recommendations and initiatives.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

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:

Additional information:

Apply by:

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 125 Resources Rd, Etobicoke, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Science

Posted on:

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Note:

  • Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.

How to apply:

  1. You must apply online.
  2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
  3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
  4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
  5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
  6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

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.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.


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