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.

As part of our ongoing transformation, recent updates to our operating model have created exciting opportunities for strategic, talented professionals to join our team and play a key role in bringing this vision to life.

Our HR Strategic Planning & Programs department is looking for an Ethics and Conflict of Interest Lead to join the team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Policy and Programs, this role will lead Metrolinx’s Ethics portfolio and provide expert guidance on complex matters of ethics and integrity.

The Ethics and Conflict of Interest Lead will be responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on conflict-of-interest disclosures and other enquiries, such as disclosures of wrongdoing or political activity. They will also provide advice to the CEO, senior leaders, and colleagues on ethics-related policies and issues, lead the annual review and update of ethics-related policies to ensure they remain current and effective, and develop and deliver education and training programs that foster an ethical workplace culture.

This position requires a deep understanding of the Public Service of Ontario Act (PSOA) and human resources legislation.

What will I be doing?

• Responsible for reviewing and drafting recommendations on conflict of interest declarations and other PSOA-related disclosures or enquiries (e.g. disclosure of wrongdoing, political activity)
• Responsible for overseeing the regular review and updating of Metrolinx’s ethics-related policies, including but not limited to: Conflict of Interest, Disclosure of Wrongdoing, Political Activity, and Code of Business Conduct and Ethical Behaviour for Employees
• Monitor industry trends, emerging progressive policy ideas, and relevant provincial policy and program developments to identify opportunities or gaps for potential policy revisions that promote an ethical and compliant workplace.
• Responsible for liaising and supporting members of the HR and leadership teams through the implementation of new/revised policies and to oversee the application of these policies.
• Develop briefing materials and reports in response to requests from leadership or MTO (e.g. status updates on KPIs to support SMT, annual Disclosure of Wrongdoing report)
• Maintain governance and records of related determinations, training and employee attestations
• Apply a risk-based approach to considering conflict of interest management with a view to mitigating legal and reputational risk to the organization and ensuring conflict of interest briefings are timely and expedited where applicable.
• Educate and train organization on how to recognize and address conflict of interest (COI) and similar concerns, including administration of annual conflict of interest review and attestation.
• Provide creative analysis, expertise and advice on ethics-related issues to the CEO and leadership.
• In partnership with HR business partners, acts as the central point of contact to provide subject matter expertise, advice and consultation to senior management and officials on a range of ethics-related issues and works with business units to modify or develop policies and standards, as necessary.
• Prepare communication, learning and engagement plans to increase Metrolinx’s understanding of conflicts of interest and associated individual responsibilities, including but not limited to: presentations, training, workshops, guides, etc.
• Facilitate dialogue and discussion between the business and internal and external providers to assist with conflict of interest reviews and mitigation plans.
• Partner with Inclusion and Culture to ensure all policies, standards and recommendations are inclusive and promote the achievement of desired culture
• Use existing data to research, review and analyze various issues, trends, legislative issues, systemic issues, and policy/process concerns
• Ensures that quality standards are adhered to during the development and implementation of projects; recommends solutions and improvements to business processes

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Planning, Business Administration, Business Ethics, Legal, Communications or a related discipline
• Demonstrated progressive experience in policy development, conflict of interest, corporate coordination, or executive-level support – preferably within the public sector.
• Oral communication, presentation and consultation skills to provide expertise/advice to colleagues and management
• Superior written communication skills to provide internal and external reports, briefings and memoranda
• Thorough knowledge of the Public Service of Ontario Act and human resources legislation (e.g Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, etc.)
• Experience identifying client needs, and initiating, coordinating, and implementing solutions in response to client issues
• Agile and demonstrated flexibility to multitask and deal with interruptions for urgent requests
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Analytical and problem solving skills to analyze problems, detect root causes, and resolve issues
• Previous experience working for an Ontario public body is an asset

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 be 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.