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 Yonge North Subway Extension Office is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager, reporting into the Technical Director. This position will be responsible to ensure the overall YNSE project achieves all the benefits and meets the requirements set by the Sponsors. This includes ensuring there are no gaps or duplications between construction contracts which will be crucial to de-risk the overall project delivery.What will I be doing?

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight to project activities to ensure coordination of activities and successful overall project execution.
• Manages Project wide processes, initiatives, and strategies.
• Manages Project interfaces between multiple construction contracts.
• Manages overall project scope, including ensuring proper documentation and implementation of decision made through the project governance in the appropriate construction documents.
• Acts as a one window to the project delivery team on all Transit Oriented Community and adjacent development interactions.
• Oversees the review and traceability of multiple contract documents to ensure there are no gaps and identify potential issues and risks, including technical and commercial matters.
• Oversees the management of Third-party scope processes such as stakeholder scope request process, resource agreements, stakeholder reporting, distribution of submittals, managing stakeholder meetings and reporting.
• Prepares presentations to executives.
• Builds strong relationships with Business Partners and stakeholders and ensures all conditions are implemented in the project contract documents.
• Participates in, and provides advice and input to, activities related to project scope, definition, risk management, budget, schedule, safety, and quality assurance.
• Works collaboratively with Metrolinx's other business units, operational divisions and various internal stakeholders and communicates effectively with agencies, utility companies and other external stakeholders to define requirements, develop project implementation plans and monitor compliance.
• Prepares any required processes to facilitate the interaction of the many teams to ensure consistency and accountability to the Project Director.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering or Architecture, or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrates experience in progressive project management and implementation, including experience managing large, complex, multi-year transit projects, preferably for passenger rail transit, underground and at-grade stations, storage and maintenance facilities, and related works.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and management skills to manage and motivate a team/unit as well as cross functional teams and set high standards and clear expectations.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence other work streams in a collaborative matter.
• Experience working with infrastructure integration to adjacent development is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is strongly desired and Professional Engineer Ontario (P.Eng.) or a license in good standing with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is considered an asset.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret and apply specifications, contracts, design documents, test plans and co-ordinate contracted technical projects.
• Advanced knowledge of project management and change management practices; including work planning, monitoring, and evaluation expertise, to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines.

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.

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