Sponsor Officer, GO Expansion

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. In-Office Requirement – In this role is an in‑office position based at our [INSERT OFFICE] location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.  

Our GO Expansion Sponsor Office is seeking a Sponsor Officer to be part of our multi-disciplinary team responsible for ensuring the realization of project benefits through the transformative GO Expansion Program. As a member of the team, you will support and work closely with GO Expansion Sponsors in strategic planning and execution of high-profile projects, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, securing governance approvals to enable advancement of projects, and improvement of coordination and collaboration between teams across the Metrolinx enterprise to meet organizational outcomes.

 What will I be doing? 

• Support the Senior Manager, GO Expansion Sponsor in the day-to-day management of projects throughout the project lifecycle to ensure the corridor missions and the benefits outlined in the GO Expansion Business Case and GO Extensions business cases are achieved.

• Support coordinated project planning and management, including identifying and mitigating project risks, monitoring project progress. and ensure ensuring outcomes meet or exceed Metrolinx objectives for scope, cost, schedule, and quality.

• Populate and maintain risk and issues logs to support timely resolution / escalation and remove barriers to the realization of program benefits.

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams and subject matter experts to assess and recommend project alternatives and mitigation strategies where needed to protect program benefits

• As required, represent the GO Expansion Sponsor Team at the table where and when needed, including on Working Groups and other review and decision-making bodies.

• Plan meetings with clear objectives, preparing agendas, presentations, briefing documents, and maintaining action logs to ensure follow through

• Prepare and contribute to governance artifacts and documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, senior management team and public forums; and support delivery of presentations as required. 

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal divisions and external stakeholders to identify and manage interfaces and ensure alignment with broader organizational and strategic priorities. 

 What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need? 

• Completion of a degree in Public Policy, Planning, Business, Engineering or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent

• Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation recognized by the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset

• Demonstrated experience on strategic planning, development, and implementation of transportation and / or infrastructure projects, preferably in the public sector. Experience in transit and rail project delivery or operating environments is an asset.

• Strong knowledge of project management principles, governance frameworks, risk management, and financial stewardship.

• Adaptability combined with strong organizational skills to assess, manage and document changes throughout the project lifecycle

• Strong problem-solving skills and clear analytical thinking to make evidence-based recommendations to support executive and senior management level decision making

• Proven stakeholder management, negotiation, mediation and influencing skills to foster multi-stakeholder collaboration, and resolve project issues and competing priorities

• Awareness of the legislative and regulatory requirements impacting the planning, development and implementation of transportation projects

• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills from both a technical and a business audience perspective; with the ability to translate and communicate complex technical information to executive and public audiences.

   

 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. 
 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 policy 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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