Contract up to 13 months
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 an in‑office position based at our 10 Bay Street, Toronto location. 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.
Our Property Acquisitions Team, within the Pre-Construction Services Division of the Capital Projects Group (CPG), is growing and looking for a Contract Senior Property Officer. The successful candidate will fill key roles in the day-to-day activities related to Light Rail Ttransit (LRT) projects. They will ensure that property rights necessary for the project are acquired by Metrolinx in accordance with Ministry and Corporate guidelines. This is a great opportunity to make significant contributions on a project that is transforming transportation in the region!
What will I be doing?
Support project delivery teams in the identification and acquisition of property required to implement major infrastructure transit projects
Coordinate and collaborate with project delivery teams, internal and external stakeholders to acquire property and secure access to land requirements
Oversee internal staff activities and external service providers in the delivery of property appraisals, surveys, legal agreements, reports and other property related documents
Monitor consultant performance, budgets, deliverables, and schedules to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and organizational expectations.
Provide subject matter expertise and support to project delivery teams through the preparation of property cost estimates, identification of potential delivery risks and recommendation of mitigation measures to support project delivery objectives
Negotiate with property owners, provide oversight on contracts /fees with consultants,
Coordinate acquisition of land or interests by expropriation in accordance with Corporate Policy and Procedures, the Expropriations Act and the Building Transit Faster Act, including providing support to Legal Services and interface with the Ministry of Transportation, as may be required
Collaborate with the internal Real Estate Management team on property management and maintenance requirements for newly acquired project related property
Prepare, coordinate, and maintain property related reports, briefing documents and presentation material for various client groups and senior executives
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
Completion of a university degree in Land Use Planning, Urban Land Economics, Business Administration, Communications, Architecture, Law, Engineering or related field or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
Completion of a recognized Real Estate, Planning, Project Management and/or relevant professional designation would be an asset
Demonstrated experience in, negotiations, appraisal acquisitions, ideally with experience, either in the public or private sector, working within an infrastructure/transit project environment
Experience with or knowledge of the Expropriations Act and Building Transit Faster Act would be an asset
Strong knowledge of real estate practices and principles, land titles, commercial leasing, property appraisals, negotiations, acquisitions and dispositions or land development
Experience with construction practices, and understanding of construction documents would be an asset.
Highly skilled in exercising tact, initiative, and resourcefulness to draft, negotiate, or amend agreements and contracts
Experience with various procurement methods, both traditional and non-traditional (especially P3) would be an asset
Exceptional analytical, problem solving, negotiation, oral/written/presentation skills
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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