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.The Senior Facilities Specialist plans, guides, coordinates and supports the Manager Workplace Facilities in developing workplace strategy initiatives, capital and operational projects, and implementing moves, relocations, maintenance and repair programs for workplace facilities in support of Metrolinx\'s real estate mandate.What will I be doing?

• Develops reports on Metrolinx\'s space use and requirements by gathering data to define complex business problems, determining business needs, identifying solutions for implementation, and presenting compelling findings to a variety of user groups and other stakeholders
• Develops an understanding of diverse stakeholder interests (e.g. Metrolinx\'s Community and Building Management and Security Groups) to create a positive working relationship that achieve workplace and facilities objectives through early and frequent consultation without limiting commitments to project delivery, budgets, and timelines
• Advises and provides subject matter expertise to consultants, staff, and senior management to advance decision-making associated with workplace facilities in relation to integrated architecture, interiors, furniture, fixtures, equipment, signage and wayfinding elements for Metrolinx\'s workplace facilities; promotes appreciation Workplace Strategies by internal and external stakeholders
• Supports workplace facilities, service requests and projects throughout all Metrolinx locations including but not limited to Downtown Offices, Regional Offices, Community Offices and Stations.
• Develops, evaluates, enhances, and recommends Workplace initiatives and programs to increase efficiency of Metrolinx\'s facilities and space use through well designed, maintained, and integrated interiors, furniture, fixtures and equipment, artwork, signage and wayfinding
• Manages budgets associated with external vendors and consultants for Workplace Strategies Group services
• Guides procurement processes to ensure appropriate project timelines are met to achieve Metrolinx\'s real estate objectives
• Coordinates services and procurement of vendors, consulting and building management services from individuals, or corporations related to design, building systems, and wayfinding, including defining scopes of work elements, estimating budget, delineating selection criteria, and overseeing selection process.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Demonstrated experience in design, facilities management, project management, or business process improvement in relevant fields (e.g. interior design, corporate workplace facilities management)
• Completion of a degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Project, or Facilities Management - or any combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Knowledge of contract law, the Ontario Building Code (OBC), Environmental Assessment Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, accessibility standards, LEED and/or WELL certification an asset
• Ability to understand, explain, and implement workplace strategy and facilities solutions.
• Working knowledge of CAFM or IWMS platforms, CAD and/or Revit is an asset
• Strategic and systems thinking skills to generate and test ideas and hypotheses, and lead business plan development
• Experience with vendor management to manage development and delivery of externally provided products and services and monitor contractor work assignments for adherence to timelines and the achievement of performance objectives outlined in the Agreement terms and conditions
• Ability to identify and leverage relationships across a wide range of fields and industries
• Project management principles and practices, particularly for projects related to innovation and/or technology, including budget and schedule controls, to lead and direct cross functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects (e.g. development, project progress, related staff and project resources) in a complex corporate setting with a wide range of stakeholders, and monitor project activities for adherence to timelines, budgets, and project performance objectives
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Drivers license
• This role may be required to work outside standard business hours

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.

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