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.

Operations Rapid Transit is looking for a Senior Advisor to provide support to the Chief of Operations and Executive Management in Operations Rapid Transit Manager in the areas of Team advisory, internal and external stakeholder management, and enterprise strategy alignment activities. You will provide research and analysis in support of the evaluation and development of policies and procedures, and both lead and support the development and implementation of CEO, SMT and Board reporting and initiatives.

What will I be doing?

• Supports in developing and executing the business planning strategy, ensure Divisional plans/project plans are aligned with the Metrolinx strategic and business plans.
• Providing subject matter expertise through team discussions and report development and review process.
• Manages special projects (i.e. Executive office, SMT or Board driven initiatives) through all project phases (i.e. team selection, budget planning, Request for Proposal (RFP) tenders, project design, scheduling, and execution) for initiatives tasked by the CEO, SMT and / or the Board.
• Conducts research and stays current on emerging trends and best practices and advises on trend comparators and “Best Practice” organizations to align with corporate strategy.
• Summarizes reports and recommendations for proactive policy improvements or changes for management decision-making
• Develops communication strategies and materials that support key initiatives and convey program changes to all stakeholders, including presentation materials that support Divisional engagement
• Leading the development and delivery on key issues by writing briefing and presentation materials.
• Coordinate approvals of specific enterprise-wide communications to ensure consistent messaging and tone.
• Oversees and manages (i.e. administrative processes, financial and human resources matter), on behalf of the COO Office and related business units.
• Participating in and/or leading internal project committees and representing Metrolinx’s COO Office and related business units on interjurisdictional and multi-stakeholder committees and task forces.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related discipline. Post-graduate (Master’s Degree) is an asset
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience providing advice to senior executives, leading teams, managing and reviewing written materials and managing projects from inception to implementation
• Previous experience in Senior Advisory roles is an asset.
• Experience working with large-scale organizational marketing efforts and maintains awareness of external trends and Marketing leading practices through research and internal / external outreach to support development of marketing projects and initiatives
• Experience applying structured project management methodologies to develop project plan charters, track for optimal results, manage priorities, and meet timelines and deliverables
• Organizational skills to support multiple priorities and navigate through ambiguity
• Self-directed problem-solver taking initiative and proactively addressing issues working with minimal oversight
• Discretion and good judgement with the ability to see the “Big Picture”, with a passion for customer service.

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. 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.

Metrolinx employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with Metrolinx’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Standard, made under the Metrolinx Communicable Diseases in the Workplace Policy, as a condition of being eligible for the recruitment process. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. If you are not able to obtain COVID-19 vaccination for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from Metrolinx.

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

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.