Join Mott MacDonald as an Advisory Consultant for Operational Readiness in Toronto, ON or Vancouver, BC (Hybrid, minimum 3 days in-office). In this full-time role, you will support major infrastructure programs by guiding the safe and efficient transition of assets from construction and commissioning into steady-state operations through operational readiness, change management, and governance strategies.
Requirements
A post-secondary degree in engineering, business, planning, project management, or a related discipline.
A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience supporting major infrastructure programs or projects.
Experience in operational readiness, change management, project delivery, asset management, or governance and assurance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred: Change management credentials (CCMP, Prosci) and project management credentials (PMP, PRINCE2), plus familiarity with ISO 55000.
Skills & Responsibilities
Operational Readiness Frameworks: Develop strategies, governance structures, stage gates, and readiness criteria to evaluate organizational preparedness for operational commencement.
Business Readiness & Change Management: Prepare people, processes, and systems for successful transition into operations through structured change management activities.
Stakeholder Alignment: Engage diverse stakeholder groups including owners, operators, maintainers, contractors, and regulators to align shared operational goals.
Risk & Assurance Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks while conducting operational assurance reviews and evidence-based reporting.
Potential transition routes: People from project management, engineering consultancy, or asset management roles may bring strong stakeholder coordination and analytical skills, alongside meeting the required infrastructure project experience.
Job description
At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.
When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.
Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.
Mott MacDonald is seeking a Consultant to support the delivery of operational readiness, business readiness and organizational transition services for major infrastructure projects across public and private sector clients. The successful candidate will work on complex infrastructure programs and projects, supporting clients in preparing for the safe, effective and efficient transition from construction and commissioning into steady-state operations. Assignments may include operational readiness, activation and transition planning, business readiness and change management, operational governance, asset handover, operational assurance, stakeholder alignment and organizational preparedness. The role requires strong analytical, problem-solving and change and/or project management capability, together with the ability to synthesize complex information and communicate practical, evidence-based recommendations to clients and senior decision-makers. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities and contribute to successful project outcomes.
Responsibilities will involve:
Support the development and implementation of operational readiness, activation and transition strategies for major infrastructure programs and projects
Support the development of operational readiness frameworks, governance structures, stage gates, readiness criteria and decision-making processes
Support readiness assessments, operational assurance reviews and evidence-based reporting to evaluate organizational preparedness for operational commencement
Support the development of readiness KPIs, dashboards, maturity assessments and reporting frameworks to monitor progress toward operational commencement
Support business readiness and change management activities to prepare people, processes and systems for transition into operations
Support the planning and execution of operational readiness activities including operational procedures, workforce readiness, operational documentation and organizational preparation
Support the development of acceptance, handover and transfer requirements between project delivery teams and operational organizations
Support operational risk identification, assessment and mitigation planning, ensuring operational risks are effectively managed throughout project delivery
Support operational exercises, operational proving activities, simulation exercises, emergency preparedness activities and operational trial runs
Support stakeholder engagement, workshops and interviews, bringing together diverse stakeholder groups including owners, operators, maintainers, contractors, and regulators, supporting alignment of shared operational goals
Develop workplans, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, manage assigned deliverables and monitor scope, schedule, budget, quality and risks
Conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, synthesize findings and prepare high-quality reports, presentations, briefing materials and other client deliverables
Coordinate and collaborate with technical, commercial and specialist disciplines across local, regional and global teams
Support project commercial management activities, including forecasting, invoicing, change management and performance reporting
Contribute to business development through client engagement, opportunity identification, proposal development, scope definition, resourcing and work planning
Build trusted client relationships and contribute to knowledge sharing, service development and continuous improvement across the Advisory practice
Candidate Specification:
The successful candidate will have:
A post-secondary degree in engineering, business, planning, project management or another relevant discipline.
A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience supporting and/or delivering major infrastructure programs or projects in one or more infrastructure sectors, such as major transportation, transit, aviation, health, energy or water
Experience in one or more of operational readiness, change management, project delivery, asset management or governance and assurance
Demonstrated experience working within complex, multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex operational systems and translate information into practical recommendations
Experience developing and managing workplans, coordinating stakeholders and delivering projects to agreed scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements
Strong understanding of operational risks and the processes required to transition projects into operational service
Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills, with experience preparing high-quality reports, presentations and client materials
Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the confidence to support and/or lead client meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities
Highly self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing effectively within team environments
Positive, adaptable and collaborative approach aligned with delivering strong client outcomes
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience supporting the transition of assets from construction and commissioning into operations is preferred
Experience supporting operational integration between project delivery organizations and operational stakeholders, including owners, operators, maintainers and regulators
Experience developing operational readiness frameworks, readiness criteria and governance models
Familiarity with ISO 55000, asset management principles and operational assurance frameworks is highly desirable
Familiarity with safety management systems, regulatory approvals and operational certification processes
Change management credentials (CCMP, Prosci or equivalent)
Project management credentials (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent)
Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits & Rewards
The expected salary range for this position is from $93,000 - $113,000.
Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience, and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.
In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.
The comprehensive benefits and rewards package is designed to support your health, wellbeing, and professional growth. Eligible employees have access to health and dental coverage, wellness resources, retirement savings, insurance and disability protection, paid time off, family leave support, and professional development opportunities. Benefits are subject to eligibility, plan terms, and change.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet clients, team, and personal commitments.
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
