About the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) We’re here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no-fault collective liability insurance and access to industry‑specific health and safety information. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. For more information, visit wsib.ca.Opportunities At the WSIB, you’ll have the opportunity to:Explore many career paths and follow your passionContinuously learn and grow professionallyBe recognized for the great work you doParticipate in programs that support your health and wellbeingYou’ll also receive a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefit package and defined benefit pension plan.Salary Grade N08 From: $106,400.00 To: $133,000.00Job Summary As an IT Portfolio Manager, you will define, advise, and support a technology portfolio focused on engagement across the cluster regarding communications and change, serving as a central point of contact for both communications and technology delivery‑related change management. You will identify, coordinate, and support the planning, reporting, and implementation of engagement opportunities and information sharing across the IT cluster, and advise on the implementation of IT‑driven change. You will interface with IT divisions, teams, and projects, as well as external partners (e.g., Communications, ECMO) to ensure staff are informed, connected, and prepared for change. You will also develop and maintain strong engagement and communication relationships across WSIB (including but not limited to EPMO, Procurement, Finance, Internal Audit, Legal Services, and Human Resources) and externally as required.Major Responsibilities Portfolio governance and oversightManage the internal change and communications portfolio through development and maturity phases, ensuring alignment with the various Technology roadmaps.Advise on IT portfolio governance, risk management, reporting, and communication strategies by taking a change-focused lens.Champion innovative, value‑added solutions for change and communications‑focused portfolio deliverables.Portfolio viability and reportingDesign and manage communication plans and change management practices to suit the dynamic needs within the portfolio.Prepare reporting on portfolio risks, monthly status, recommendations, and health checks.Assess initiative documentation for change and communications impacts.Promote process integrity and recommend improvements to portfolio processes and methodologies to optimize change management and effective communications as an outcome of those processes.Advise the Project Management Office (IT PMO) on portfolio status and best practices from a change and communications lens.Intake and planningFacilitate intake for new requests and estimate resource needs to support engagement, change management and communications.Develop and support tools for reporting and monitoring intake activities.Support to planning managementProvide advice and guidance for portfolio governance and benefits realization.Ensure support protocols, standards, and best practices are followed.Advise on portfolio interrelationships to support priority setting and resource allocation.Promote continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and facilitating recommendations.Dashboard and reporting implementationParticipate in creating and generating IT portfolio dashboards and scorecards to support clearer communication and improved management and delivery.Make recommendations for dashboard and scorecard reporting to support engagement.Support planning for the next three to five years, consistent with the IT roadmap.Advice on sensitive IT initiativesProvide advice on sensitive IT initiatives, ensuring adherence to processes, governance, and benefits realization.Manage end‑to‑end portfolio scope, resources, and deliverables.Facilitate and manage meetings related to sensitive initiatives.RequirementsPost secondary education and 8+ years of experience in change management and managing projects within the IT space.IT knowledge: solid understanding of IT concepts, practices, and processes. ITIL certification is an asset.Change management experience: experience in change management within the IT space. Change management certification or related education is a strong asset.Communication skills: proven ability in technical writing, preparing internal memos, and facilitating internal communications.Project management: experience managing large projects or initiatives is an asset. PMP certification or equivalent is an asset.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated.We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive experiences for both our employees and prospective employees. We invite all interested individuals to apply. If you require accommodations in order to apply to this position please contact If you are invited to participate in the interview or assessment process, you can advise our Recruiter of your accommodation needs at that time.Please visit our EDI Vision to learn more about what actions WSIB are taking to advance our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to support all employees participating and contributing to their full potential.Disclosing conflicts of interest As public servants, employees at the WSIB have a responsibility to act in an ethical way at all times to create a respectful workplace and maintain public trust. Job applicants are required to disclose any circumstance that could result in a real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation where your private interests may impair or be perceived to impair the decisions you make in your official capacity. This may include: political activity, directorship, other outside employment and certain personal relationships (e.g. with current WSIB employees, customers and/or stakeholders). If you have any questions about conflict of interest obligations and/or how to make a disclosure, please contact the Talent Acquisition Centre at Privacy information We collect personal information from your resume, application, cover letter and references under the authority of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. The Talent Acquisition Centre and WSIB hiring parties will use this information to assess/validate your qualifications, determine if you meet the requirements of vacant positions and/or gather information relevant for recruitment purposes. If you have questions or concerns regarding the collection and use of your personal information, please contact the WSIB’s Privacy Office at The Privacy Office cannot provide information about the status of your application.As a precondition of employment, the WSIB requires that prospective candidates undergo a criminal records name check any time before or after they are hired.Application instructions To apply for this position, please submit your application by the closing date.This role requires the successful applicant to commit to an in‑office work arrangement up to 5 days a week beginning in 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr