Job Description

:Co-op Student, DevelopmentEmployee Status: ContractBargaining Unit: Non-UnionPay Range: $20.60 - $23.69 per hour. Your hourly rate will be based on the year of study at school.Work Location: 20 Bay St. (Hybrid)Contract up to 4 months starting in May 2025Metrolinx 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 Real Estate and Development Office is looking for a Co-op Student, Development to assist in the recognition, negotiation, and implementation of new development opportunities along the GO rail network. You will report to the Manager, Development.What will I be doing?

• Evaluates and analyzes opportunities for transit integration within high density developments at GO, LRT, and subway stations across the network, including evaluating development potential, reviewing planning policy, and researching market activity
• Supports the Development function and maintains relationships with developers to ensure further development opportunities. Assists due diligence activities through engagement with various internal business units and external consultants to ensure effective completion of due diligence activities related to development transactions, including environmental assessments, duty to consult obligations, appraisals, surveys and other required activities as necessary
• Supports progress tracking duties related to development projects, financial targets and other essential measures
• As necessary, reviews massing models, financial analyses, and other assessments to facilitate a thorough analysis of new development opportunities on Metrolinx properties
• Monitors city policies, market trends and the overall competitive landscape as related to development opportunities
• Conducts jurisdictional research with municipalities relevant to project development identifying development standards, existing and new planning policies, and development costs to assess project viability
• Provides analysis to support the decision-making process on development project prioritization
• Facilitates communication and information flow across projects and Metrolinx departments by participating in meetings and committees
• Builds relationships with a variety of Metrolinx units such as Planning, Capital Projects Group, Sponsor Office, Legal and Finance to foster collaboration and ensure the integrated implementation of Development function's mandate in accordance with Metrolinx's corporate real estate strategy
• Supports the execution of contracts and agreements with developers, government agencies and communities
• Supports the monitoring of Development function projects to ensure that program goals are delivered on time, within budget and that anticipated business results are achieved
• Providing support to Infrastructure Ontario's Transit Oriented Communities program as it relates to housing development and its integration with new transit infrastructure
• Reviews financial analyses/business proposals to assess the feasibility of land development, redevelopment and development projects
• Assists in tracking revenue, actuals and forecasts, for the entire team; develop reports and presentations to executive team
• Team player demonstrating ability to work within cross-functional teams in a support role
• Other duties as assigned

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Must be attending school full-time and returning to an academic institution
• Must be at least 15 years of age before starting employment
• Enrolled in a degree program in Real Estate, Urban and Regional Planning, Land Economics, Land Development, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Project management skills to effectively manage work and resources
• Ability to analyze information and interpret complex issues
• Highly organized and flexible with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines, often with frequent interruptions and changing circumstances, in a high volume and fast paced environment
• Self-directed problem-solver, taking initiative and proactively addressing issues, working with minimal oversight
• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills
• Technical skills, including knowledge of AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
• Previous experience working within a business environment is preferred
• Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Competence in software such as Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to co-operate and assist other co-workers with various projects

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 .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 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.#LI-SS1

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