Job Description Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

CPG’s workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.

Supports project policy and delivery in the Ontario Line Executive Vice President’s Office by providing strategic infrastructure delivery policy advice and project management expertise that impacts the development of new, replacement, and enhanced transit infrastructure initiatives. Ensures solutions meet corporate needs, stakeholder and customer expectations in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.

What will I be doing?

• Supports the development of rapid transit infrastructure delivery policies including the planning, development and evaluation of infrastructure delivery policy frameworks and verifying that they respond to organizational priorities while considering a wide range of issues including current trends, legislation, government policies, and issues in Ontario and other jurisdictions.
• Supporting the monitoring, analysis and assessment of a broad range of infrastructure issues, trends and political implications which affect the development of policies and strategies for the achievement of rapid transit infrastructure initiatives. Contributing to the development of mitigation strategies for senior officials that take into account liability, timely service delivery and public expectations.
• Supports infrastructure planning by initiating and facilitating productive relationships across the organization to engage stakeholders and enabling an integrated and inclusive approach to long-term infrastructure planning. Coordinates internal and external consultation processes to identify key issues, conduct options analysis and to facilitate effective development and delivery of rapid transit infrastructure with minimal adverse impact to cost and schedule.
• Supporting the development of memos, reports, and submissions to the Metrolinx Board of Directors and its committees, contributing to provincial government submissions (e.g. Cabinet/Treasury Board Submissions) and the coordination of corporate reporting and information sharing requirements (e.g. briefing/information notes, slide decks).
• Providing strategic project delivery policy, issue identification, stakeholder engagement, current status and technical information to internal communications and community relations experts to ensure a strong/positive public presence for the project.
• Collaborates with all levels of management and works cross functionally across the organization to ensure infrastructure delivery policies and projects are aligned internally. Engages with internal subject matter experts to track and monitor finance, real estate, legal, and procurement needs, seek direction or provide advice on issues management.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Knowledge of public sector decision-making structures and processes in Canadian provincial, federal, municipal and regional governments; the fundamentals of the Environmental Assessment Act and Endangered Species Act, Construction Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Skilled in issues analysis, risk mitigation and issues management skills to identify complex and contentious project and/or contract issues and make authoritative decisions/recommendations.
• Political acuity to anticipate and recognize sensitive political situations and to recognize and respond to issues which may impact Metrolinx with sound leadership recommendations, guidance, advice and strategies.
• Communication, interpersonal, consultative and negotiation skills to establish and maintain business relationships and partnerships within the organization, with relevant provincial ministries, other jurisdictions, service providers and stakeholders to provide expertise/advice and influence the development of infrastructure delivery policy, to deal with complex and/or sensitive issues and present solutions.
• Written and verbal communication skills to prepare a range of reports and briefings and to participate in building/negotiating partnership agreements and to represent the organization on internal/external committees and working groups.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement? If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com .

Application Process All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.