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.Reporting to the Executive Vice President Real Estate & Development, the Vice President, Real Estate Management will provide strategic leadership and oversee the development, implementation and performance of Metrolinx\'s corporate real estate strategy, initiatives and services. The Vice President, Real Estate Management will be responsible for transacting on certain real estate assets, including negotiations of agreements of purchase and sale, leases, licenses and similar real estate agreements; ongoing management of Metrolinx real estate including security, building improvements and demolition, tenant relocations, property administration, and related property management functions; and oversight of the adjacent development review process, including agreements and permitting.What will I be doing?

• Leads the development, implementation, and performance of Metrolinx\'s corporate real estate strategy, initiatives, and services.
• Oversees the Business Strategy and Support function by ensuring real estate portfolio performance is maximized based on feasibility/market analysis and aligned with Metrolinx objectives
• Oversees property management, transactions, and property administration functions by ensuring land is transacted in accordance with Metrolinx\'s corporate real estate strategy
• Oversees the alignment of property dispositions with Metrolinx\'s corporate real estate strategy through the development of financial/economic analyses, business case evaluation, review of market trends, evaluation of offers, and the negotiation and execution of agreements.
• Oversees the management of real estate operations by ensuring that administrative and maintenance services are performed on leased and owned properties/assets
• Oversees the management of real estate ownership responsibilities including asset financial performance, tenant management, and heritage requirements
• Oversees Realty component of Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO) and ensures ARO reporting for Metrolinx owned/leased property
• Provides strategic and operational subject matter expertise to Metrolinx/Government executives, Board Members and the management team
• Leads complex negotiations with senior executives of private sector corporations, land developers, government organizations and communities.
• Directs the development of strategic goals and KPIs, policies, performance analytics, systems, and best practices for the Real Estate Management team.
• Ensures adjacent development project support is provided in a consistent manner and that decisions related to project review/authorization, permitting, licensing and approvals, cost apportionment, third-party obligations, and capital coordination are carried out in a manner that is well understood and defensible.
• Provides strategic leadership on matters related to the Corridor Development Permit program under the Building Transit Faster Act.
• Coordinates with Real Estate & Development leaders, Capital Projects Group (CPG), Construction Phase Services (CPS), and OnCORR
• Builds relationships with Operations & Safety, Planning, CPG, Legal, Finance, Environmental Programs & Assessment, and Strategic Communications
• Supports the implementation of the Province\'s TOC program, including working with Infrastructure Ontario, Ministry of Infrastructure, and Ministry of Transportation.
• Leads in seeking out commercial opportunities for Metrolinx through engagement of third-party development.
• Creates a working environment that is aligned with the organization\'s desire to be a \xe2\x80\x9cbest company to work for\xe2\x80\x9d.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate discipline, Economics, Environmental Studies or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• 15+ years real estate experience in a variety of areas such as acquisitions and dispositions, land development and operations, third-party transit-oriented development, preferably in the transportation/construction industry: an acknowledged real estate industry leader with a wide network and expertise in team building.
• Knowledge of/expertise in the theories, principles and practices of large-scale real estate land development, acquisitions, and operations
• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practice of transit-oriented and transit adjacent development and implementation, as well as the administration and management of third-party agreements
• Knowledge of rail safety standards, legislation and regulations
• Knowledge of risk management systems and processes
• Knowledge of business improvement processes, strategies and performance analytics
• Knowledge of change management principles and practices
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Professional accreditation /affiliation in real estate, land development or a related field would be considered an asset.

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 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 be 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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