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.

Our Capital Projects Group (CPG) 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 Strategy & Operations Office (S&O) is looking for a Senior Advisor to join the team! You will be part of a small team that provides support to the Chief Capital Officer (CCO), GO Transit Delivery and their senior executive team. You will advise and recommend actions on a variety of topics related to policy, programs, and issues management regarding the GO Transit program, including GO Transit capital programs, and related rail infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for coordinating presentations, reports, and communications on behalf of the CCO and other senior executives in CPG; engaging within the CPG divisions to advance the CCO’s critical priorities; supporting the operations and governance of the divisions; as well as managing special projects.

What will I be doing?

Collaborate with members of the GO Transit Delivery Leadership Team and their staff on policy, projects and contentious or emerging issues.
Identify emerging issues and urgency of immediate demands, mediate, and resolve conflicts associated with issues, ongoing work, and between competing projects.
Coordinate, support, and attend management meetings including confirming agenda, reviewing materials, and following up on action items.
Support development of high-quality reports, presentations, communication strategies and plan, both as initiator/author and as a reviewer of others’ work.
Identify risks and assess impacts on reputation, in collaboration with Metrolinx Communications and Community Relations
Support the coordination and development of materials on behalf of CPG for a variety of senior governance meetings, including but not limited to Senior Management Team, Committees, Board of Directors, and Executive Committee meetings.
Supports the CCO, Director, Capital Program Strategy and Operations, and other CPG senior executives in developing and executing strategic and business planning activities for the Division, including ensuring alignment with enterprise strategic business plans.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

Completion of a degree in Public Policy, Management, Political Science, Engineering, Planning, Business, Communications or related field or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
Demonstrated experience, ideally in the public sector, developing strategic materials, reports, presentations, public relations materials, or communications materials, managing special projects, complex and sensitive issues/tasks, timely flow of information along with stakeholder interaction.
Experience within an engineering or transit infrastructure environment would be an asset.
Strong organizational and project management skills to support multiple priorities, navigate through ambiguity, and to plan, organize, and coordinate internal and external resources engaged in project activities to meet time and quality expectations.
Self-directed problem-solver taking initiative and proactively addressing issues working with minimal oversight.
Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong capabilities to build and maintain relationships accompanied by a high degree of political acumen to work with and influence a variety of stakeholders, agencies, and staff to ensure successful outcomes and achieve goals.
Excellent analytical skills to analyze business needs and identify and assess risks and impacts on company reputation and develop recommendations for corrective action.
Excellent interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to prepare materials for oneself and others.

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:

Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email [email protected].

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.

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.

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Minimum Pay Range: $93,798.00

Maximum Pay Range: $127,484.00

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