Job Description

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Contract up to 3 years

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 expanding Post Acquisitions Team within the Pre-Construction Services Division of the Capital Projects Group (CPG) is looking for additional multiple contract full time Senior Property Acquisition Officers to ensure that property and various other property rights, necessary for the GO Expansion Program, and Subways and Rapid Transit capital projects are acquired and settled by Metrolinx in accordance with Ministry and Corporate guidelines, and the Expropriations Act.

What will I be doing?

• Support Metrolinx in reviewing and settling claims in accordance with the Expropriations Act, and Ministry and Corporate guidelines.
• Support Metrolinx at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), as necessary.
• Supervise and/or arrange for property appraisals, environmental reports, planning reports, business valuation reports and any other necessary subject matter expert reports to be conducted by contracting external consultants and review property-related documents, legal agreements and/or reports issued.
• Support project delivery teams in the identification of property throughout the project timeline.
• Support the delivery of complementary opinions and/or estimates of value of various property interests, as requested, on a case by case or project basis.
• Participate and coordinate the acquisition and settlement of property and or property rights and negotiation(s), all in accordance with Ministry and Metrolinx corporate policies and procedures and the Expropriations Act.
• Coordinate acquisition of land or interests in land by expropriation in accordance with corporate policy, in support of Legal Services and the Expropriations Act, including interface with the Ministry of Transportation, as may be required.
• Collaborate with the internal Real Estate Management team on property management and maintenance requirements for newly acquired project related property.
• Coordinate with environmental and project delivery teams to secure early access for due diligence and pre-acquisition requirements, oversee internal staff and external negotiators to secure necessary agreements.
• Negotiate and/or provide oversight on contracts and/or fees with consultants, project cost sharing agreements with public or private organizations, approvals with other authorities having jurisdiction.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a university degree in Land Use Planning, Urban Land Economics, Business Administration, Architecture, Law, Engineering or related field or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized Real Estate, Engineering, Planning and/or Project Management designation would be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in property management, negotiations, appraisal and assessment, acquisitions and dispositions, settlements, claims, and land development ideally with experience, either in the public or private sector, working within an infrastructure/transit project environment.
• Experience with or knowledge of the Expropriations Act would be an asset.
• Strong knowledge of property or real estate practices and principles, land titles, commercial leasing, property appraisals, business valuations, negotiations, acquisitions and dispositions or land development.
• experience with building systems, construction practices, and service contracts related to operations and management of all types of facilities will be an asset.
• Highly skilled in exercising tact, initiative, and resourcefulness to draft, negotiate, or amend agreements and contracts.
• Experience with various procurement methods, both traditional and non-traditional (especially P3) would be preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, negotiation, oral/written/presentation skills to negotiates fees, contractual terms, and agreements, obtain approvals, prepare briefing notes, and handle contractual claims.
• A valid Ontario Driver\'s License (Class G) is required.

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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