Executive Director, Infrastructure Program Delivery

Toronto Pearson is transforming. Now’s the time for your career to fly.

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 2,100 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners.  Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community.


• Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible retirement program with employer matching, along with voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans).


• A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program.

What can you expect from this position?

Reporting to the Chief Infrastructure Officer, the Executive Director, Infrastructure Program Delivery is accountable for providing enterprise‑level leadership and strategic oversight of GTAA’s major and mega capital programs. You will shape program strategy, enable integrated delivery across large, multidisciplinary teams, and establish governance structures that ensure scope, cost, schedule, risk, and performance objectives are achieved. Acting as a senior advisor to executive leadership and a key representative with external partners and regulators, you will drive alignment, transparency, and execution excellence to advance GTAA’s long‑term infrastructure and corporate priorities.

As an Executive Director, Infrastructure Program Delivery, you will:

• Provide enterprise‑level leadership and strategic oversight for GTAA’s major and mega capital programs, including the LIFT program and future infrastructure initiatives.


• Shape and execute integrated program delivery strategies that ensure scope, cost, schedule, risk, and performance outcomes are achieved across complex, multi‑year portfolios.


• Establish and evolve program governance, assurance, and reporting frameworks aligned with GTAA’s decision‑making model, regulatory obligations, and corporate priorities.


• Serve as a senior advisor to the Chief Infrastructure Officer and executive leadership, enabling informed, timely decision‑making through clear insights, escalation management, and performance assurance.


• Lead executive‑level engagement with internal stakeholders, regulators, industry partners, and major contractors to maintain alignment and resolve complex delivery challenges.


• Oversee financial stewardship of capital programs, including budget management, forecasting, long‑range investment planning, and development of business cases for significant scope or funding changes.


• Champion innovation, digital enablement, and advanced program management practices to improve predictability, transparency, and delivery outcomes.


• Lead, develop, and inspire large, multidisciplinary teams and external delivery partners, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This is the role for you, if you have:

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience delivering major and mega infrastructure programs, ideally within complex, regulated, or capital‑intensive environments.


• A strong track record leading large, multidisciplinary teams and overseeing programs with budgets exceeding $1B.


• Demonstrated experience in executive‑level stakeholder engagement, including Boards, senior leadership teams, regulators, and industry partners.


• Deep expertise in program governance, risk management, cost and schedule control, and performance assurance across the full capital delivery lifecycle.


• Proven ability to navigate complexity, resolve escalated issues, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders with competing priorities.


• Strong financial acumen and experience with capital planning, investment prioritization, and major contract negotiation and change management.


• An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Program/Project Management, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA, MSc) and/or professional certifications (PMP, PgMP, P.Eng, Architect) are strong assets.


• Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position.

The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

This position is exempt from Ontario's 2026 pay transparency requirements under Regulation 476/24.