(Go Expansion/RT)
Metrolinx
 
Canada
$108,045 a year - Full-time
 

Job details
Pay
$108,045 a year
Job type
Full-time

Location
Canada

Full 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.

CPG’s 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 Third Party and Agreements Office is seeking a Manager, Agreements to provide subject matter expertise, and management oversight in developing agreements to support Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) and the Sponsor’s Office as necessary for the delivery of GO Expansion program projects within the Capital Projects Group (CPG). This role will lead the development and negotiation of agreements with senior level staff and executive level counterparts at various municipalities, government entities and other third-party stakeholders required to enable project construction with mitigated risk.


What will I be doing?
Envisions project scope of work, initiates, prepares and presents for execution, terms of reference and subsequent addenda for agreements governing the engagement of consultants
Performs complete start to close-out project management on selected complex, high-risk projects as required to meet corporate commitments, with or without staff delegation
Serves as technical specialist on studies as well as design and construction matters
Defines the need for concept, preliminary or detail design alternatives and new or improved procedures, design standards, specifications or contract documents
Provides administrative, design, editing, technical, estimating, and priority direction to staff and personnel assigned to individual projects, through all project stages
Reviews requests for acquisitions, requisitions for purchase orders, change orders for contracts and addenda for consultant agreements
Ensures that capital projects and programs for new, replacement or enhanced infrastructure, maximize customer service, satisfy internal stakeholder requirements, incorporate external agency requirements, and serve public interests
Reviews and approves draft Project Charter documents
Works with a multidisciplinary team comprised of employees, consultants/Technical Advisors, and contractors to deliver high-quality service, and oversees the day-to-day delivery of project team members involved in the coordination and administration of multiple project elements
Coordinates a number of complex tasks under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments
Reviews and evaluates consultant studies, reports, design proposals, specifications and contract documents, to meet established policies, procedures and standards
Assist the Senior Project Manager and Manager in ensuring that the Contractor adhere to the Project Agreement throughout all stages and phases of the project, including engagement and coordination with third-party stakeholders such as municipalities and transit agencies.
Support the Senior Project Manager and Manager in reviewing and evaluating daily, weekly, and monthly reports submitted by the Technical Advisor and Consultants
Conduct regular site inspections—both surface and underground—and supervise project site safety visits.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
Completion of a degree in Architectural, Engineering or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably within the public sector.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or partial completion is an asset
Registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect in the Province of Ontario is an asset.
Project management experience to manage assigned multi-disciplinary projects of high value and complexity and supervise staff engaged in all stages of project management from start to close-out
Must have a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence as this role will be required to visit construction sites
Knowledge of passenger transportation industry and projects is an asset
Prior experience with municipalities and transit agencies is an asset
Knowledge of municipal, TTC, Metrolinx and other national or international rail and transit standards is an asset
Experience with Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) tunneling methodologies is a strong asset
Prior experience with any aspect of design, construction and commissioning of multi-disciplinary transit projects is strongly desired
Organizational, interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to coordinate complex multi-disciplinary projects under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments
Knowledge of Alternative Finance Procurement (P3) method is required
Knowledge of Contract Law, Construction Liens Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act. Knowledge of Human Resources legislation to monitor and manage employees and contractors, including experience in the application of collective agreement provisions.
Strong problem solving and influencing skills to establish effective working relationships, negotiate, and deal with a variety of contacts, both internal and external to the organization; along with the ability to gain cooperation from individuals not under direct authority
Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity and to liaise with all levels within and outside the organization and with specialists across multiple sectors
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 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.