Program supervisor Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Overview

For Canadians, road safety is a shared priority. We are committed to ensuring safe roads, reducing injuries and fatalities, and making sure every traveler, whether driver or passenger, reaches their destination securely.

The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) is the national body responsible for coordinating motor vehicle transportation and highway safety across Canada. Our vision is to achieve the safest and most efficient movement of people and goods on the road globally.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting CCMTA Program Committee’s achieving organizational goals through collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Program Management Responsibilities

• Developing effective working relationships with CCMTA Program Committee members and identifying levels of awareness and concern with respect to issues and services that affect them.
• Supporting Provincial / Territorial and Federal member and stakeholder consultations on road safety initiatives and custodianship of the National Safety Code.
• Developing and managing project plans, budgets and resource requirements for the effective delivery of Program Committee initiatives.
• Conducting extensive environmental scans, summarizing complex information into understandable, user-friendly, relevant explanations for reporting and knowledge transfer.
• Maintaining issue-monitoring systems to ensure that CCMTA can react effectively to new issues that emerge.
• Contributing to outreach activities as appropriate, including identifying emerging issues, priority audiences, messages, research, tactics and schedules for achieving objectives.
• Supporting the Program Committee and organization by preparing briefing notes, reports and recommendations on various research and policy matters.
• Providing issue management support assigned ad hoc.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

Language

English is essential; ability to work in both official languages would be an asset.

Additional Requirements

Canadian citizen or permanent resident (eligible to work in Canada) required.

Ability to travel within Canada, potentially in the United States, on a periodic basis for meeting‑related activities; a valid passport may be required.

Working with CCMTA

We’re a small group who are deeply committed to making a difference for Canadians, by making Canadian roads the safest in the world. We have an open and flexible culture, and our team is approachable, fun, and enthusiastic. We enjoy working together, and practice values of accountability, respect, collaboration, engagement, responsiveness and a people‑first approach.

Employment Details

This is a full‑time permanent position, working in a convenient, central location in Ottawa. The position is not remote; however, CCMTA has a hybrid work environment.

Work schedule : 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Our office is easily accessible by transit, as well as a biking / path network, and offers free outside parking.

Salary : Competitive, commensurate with experience, plus employer‑paid benefits and a defined contribution group pension plan. Flexible working hours are offered, and we have an office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role to the Senior Director, Road Safety Programs and Research at https : / / ccmta.bamboohr.com / careers.

We are looking to fill this position ASAP and will assess applications and contact qualified applicants as we receive them. Closing date for applications is January 9, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CCMTA is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and from persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodation is available on request during the hiring process. Applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance.

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