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.
This role is primarily an in‑office position based at our 100 Consilium Place location in Scarborough. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.
Our Capital Projects Group 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.
This role supports project delivery in the Scarborough Subway Extension’s Vice President’s Office by providing infrastructure delivery advice and project management expertise that impacts and supports the successful delivery of the Scarborough Subway Extension project. A core function of this role is to provide solutions that meet corporate needs, stakeholder and customer expectations - all in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.
What will I be doing?
Supports project delivery by initiating and facilitating productive relationships across the organization to engage stakeholders and enable an integrated and inclusive approach. Coordinates internal and external consultation processes to identify key issues, conduct options analysis, and support project delivery with minimal adverse impact to cost and schedule.
Supports the development of memos, reports, and submissions to the Metrolinx Board of Directors and its committees, contributes to provincial government submissions (e.g., Cabinet/Treasury Board Submissions), and coordinates corporate reporting and information-sharing requirements (e.g., briefing/information notes, slide decks).
Provides strategic project delivery and issue management support.
Assemble and package, stakeholder engagement, current status, and technical information to internal communications and community relations experts to ensure a strong and positive public presence for the project.
Collaborates with all levels of management and works cross-functionally across the organization to support internal alignment for matters related to project delivery.
Supports and coordinates with all levels within the project team and broader organization on the development, implementation and outcome tracking of continuous improvement initiatives.
Disseminates information and communicates ideas on behalf of management to align the primary focus with overall project objectives and ensure accurate resource allocation has been approved.
Handles simultaneous complex situations and multiple responsibilities across ongoing activities and identifies the urgency of immediate demands.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
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 and advice, influence decisions, address complex and/or sensitive issues, and present solutions.
Written and verbal communication skills to prepare a range of reports and briefings, participate in building and negotiating agreements, and represent the organization on internal and external committees and working groups.
Project management skills, including planning, organization, and coordination, determine priorities and meet strict deadlines in a publicly sensitive environment.
Strong issues analysis, risk mitigation, and issues management skills to identify complex and contentious project and/or contract issues and make recommendations.
Political acuity to anticipate and recognize sensitive situations and respond to issues that may impact Metrolinx with sound recommendations, guidance, advice, and strategies.
Knowledge of public sector decision-making structures and processes in Canadian provincial, federal, municipal, and regional governments 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 and other applicable legislation 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.
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