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 Property Acquisitions Team is seeking a Manager, Property Acquisition Controls to lead a team in forecasting and budgeting related to delivery of properties for various multi-billion-dollar Metrolinx projects.What will I be doing?

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Property Acquisition Controls Team
• Coordinate and consolidate monthly and annual financial reporting for Metrolinx Property Acquisitions, Corporate Finance and Capital Finance
• Develops and implements property acquisition cost control systems, operational procedures, and reporting systems to control the flow of funds for capital projects in accordance with Metrolinx financial policies and procedures
• Develops and implements risk management strategies and controls to mitigate financial risk and exposure on multi-year multi-billion-dollar capital projects
• Manages and leads continuous property cost reporting with accurate and timely information of budget, commitments, forecast, trends, variances, progress, performance, risk and opportunity, contingency, and cash flow.
• Monitors costs against agreed-upon property budgets, forecasts, and contractual deliverables within and across large and mission critical projects.
• Leads the review and audit of non-contract costs, labour and expense reports, and submission of adjustments to corporate Finance to ensure complete and accurate information
• Provides advice to various Leads and embedded cost controllers in all matters related to property cost control systems and procedures to achieve on-time and on-budget goals
• Leads the provision of financial analysis, expertise, and advice to senior management and project teams regarding property acquisition expenses and fiscal matters throughout the lifecycle of these large multiple concurrent multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects
• Other duties as assigned

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Urban & Regional Planning, Urban Land Economics, or a related discipline - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience leading real estate acquisitions, commercial finance, valuation experience and asset management programs.
• Experience with transit construction infrastructure and/or Alternative Financing and Procurement projects would be beneficial
• Extensive experience leading, prioritizing, and managing numerous project initiatives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience with financial modelling and analytics is a strong asset
• Experience leading a team of high-performing professionals
• Experience with and knowledge of the Expropriation Act a strong asset

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 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.#LI-SC1

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