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.The Ontario Line Project-Wide Services team is seeking a Project Manager to join our Project Lands Management Team to assist in the management and oversight of all project properties as it relates to contractual compliance, issues resolution, risk mitigation, schedule management and to provide subject matter expertise on property matters during all stages of design, construction, commissioning and project close-out.What will I be doing?

• Working with the Project Delivery Team, property acquisition team, and Internal and External stakeholders, coordinates Project Land delivery schedules, technical requirement inputs, property handover, and contractual obligations.
• Works in conjunction with Metrolinx\'s other business units and various internal stakeholders and communicates effectively with agencies and other external stakeholders to define requirements, develop project implementation plans and monitor compliance.
• Works closely with other function departments including but not limited to, property acquisitions, transportation and traffic, environmental, utilities, third party agreements and permits to ensure effective coordination for project delivery.
• Assists in the development of risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and other schedule requirements.
• Provide preliminary input to resolution of key technical and stakeholder issues and foster collaboration between Metrolinx and third-party stakeholders to mitigate risks, ensure communication and assist in major infrastructure and acquisition decisions.
• Builds, develops, and maintains excellent relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders critical to the successful delivery of property requirements.
• Coordinates and liases with consultants, contractors, internal stakeholders (e.g. GO Operations) and external stakeholders (e.g. municipalities, transit authorities, government agencies) on contract terms, timelines, deliverables, changes and other issues impacting project progress, quality, cost, and safety

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in urban planning, construction management, business or a related discipline - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in project management related to the planning, design, and construction of transit facilities, station infrastructure in relation to property.
• Knowledge of property/land requirements, specific to transit infrastructure projects.
• Experience during project implementation phase would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of railway corridor infrastructure and related construction projects to Ontario Line.
• Project coordination methodologies to manage construction projects from start to completion; knowledgeable of procurement processes to identify opportunities for improvements and cost savings.
• Problem solving and analytical skills to evaluate and address contractor performance issues and recommend plans for improvement; to evaluate and address program impediments with the potential to disrupt or jeopardize the project and/or corporate objectives.
• A valid Ontario Class G driver\'s license is required to travel to various site locations, meetings, operational facilities, etc. (approximately 5%). Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.

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.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 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.#LI-SC1

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