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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

Combine your skills in agreement writing, project management, negotiation, risk/issue management, and relationship building - and join a dedicated and talented team committed to delivering exciting subway expansion projects across the GTA. Our Capital Projects Group, Third Party and Agreements team is seeking a Senior Advisor, Agreements to support Subway Programs. As a member of the Agreements Team, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts to coordinate and negotiate third party agreements; build and manage positive relationships with external stakeholders; and monitor projects for key risks and issues that require resolution through an agreement.

What will I be doing?

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams, who are managing the design and construction of various Subway projects, to identify and communicate third party agreements needs and requirements.
• Coordinate with relevant internal teams and external stakeholders to draft and negotiate third party agreements, ensure that agreements are executed in a timely manner to minimize project risk, and ensure program-wide consistency in the approach to these agreements.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key internal and external stakeholders critical to the successful delivery of program-wide third-party agreement requirements.
• Enable the discussion and resolution of key technical and stakeholder issues and facilitate communication and collaboration between Metrolinx and third-party stakeholders to mitigate risks.
• Implement standards and procedures for identifying, preparing, tracking and reporting on required third party agreements across all Metrolinx projects.
• Track key performance indicators relating to third party agreements.
• Support risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with Metrolinx policies and procedures, design and schedule requirements, and to manage Metrolinx liabilities throughout the lifecycle of projects.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Public Policy, Economics, Planning, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Minimum six (6) years\xe2\x80\x99 related experience in a related industry (transit/transportation, government agencies, urban planning, infrastructure planning policy development, and consulting or project management) with experience in third party agreements and knowledge of / interaction with public sector agencies.
• Knowledge of public sector decision-making structures and processes at the municipal, regional, provincial, or federal level.
• Experience with Project Management methods, tools and best practices. Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Skilled in risk mitigation and issues management to identify complex and contentious issues and make recommendations. Negotiation, tact, diplomacy, and political acuity to develop and recommend project plans and manage multi-stakeholder projects/initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, collaboration and oral/ written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in the use of project management software, Excel, and computer applications is essential.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Working Conditions:
Position may require travel to Metrolinx 100 Consilium Place, Scarborough location for meetings.

Don\xe2\x80\x99t Meet Every Requirement?
If you\xe2\x80\x99re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn\xe2\x80\x99t 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

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