Senior Advisor, Planning Strategy

Metrolinx

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Torontos 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 Planning team is looking for a Senior Advisor Planning Strategy role who is a strategic and trusted advisor responsible for advancing Plannings role in delivering high-quality analysis decision support and strategic advice across Metrolinx. Reporting to the Director Planning Strategy this role provides expertise in business planning governance continuous improvement reporting and cross-functional strategic initiatives.

What will I be doing

Guide the translation of planning work into strategic advice recommendations and decision-ready products for senior leadership and stakeholders.
Support the intake scoping prioritization and coordination of strategic initiatives and requests within the Planning function.
Facilitate the progression of planning products through established governance and approval processes.
Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to support business planning continuous improvement reporting and organizational priorities.
Ensure assigned projects and workstreams comply with established milestones deliverables scope requirements and workflow standards.
Develop manage and execute workplans delegated by People Leaders Senior Managers and Directors.
Monitor project progress and regularly update milestones performance measures and tracking tools.
Apply standard operating procedures templates and reporting frameworks to ensure consistency and quality of outputs.
Build and maintain effective working relationships across Planning and other business units to support cross-functional initiatives.
Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to advance Plannings priorities and strengthen organizational alignment.
Represent and support the Director Planning Strategy on strategic engagements meetings and enterprise-wide initiatives as required.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

Completion of a degree in Business Public Administration Public Policy Planning Strategic Business Communications or related field or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent
Experience working on major public infrastructure projects including but not limited to subways and railways
Demonstrated experience/training ideally in the public sector developing business processes strategic communications material managing special projects complex and sensitive issues/tasks timely flow of information along with stakeholder interaction.
Knowledge of the theory principles and practices of organizational practices workflows stakeholder management and strategic communications.
Project management to plan organize and coordinate internal and external resources engaged in business planning activities to meet timelines budget limitations and adhere to quality control standards and best practices
Proficiency in computer applications including MS Office (e.g. Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint)
Strong influencing/negotiating as well as political acumen capabilities to deal with a variety of stakeholders agencies and staff to ensure successful outcomes and achieve goals.
Analytical skills to analyze business needs and identify and assess communications risks and impacts on company reputation and develop recommendations for corrective action
Excellent interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to write business memos prepare presentations edit and compile reports and develop strategic communications.

Dont Meet Every Requirement

If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt 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:
Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process please contact us at: 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 policybefore 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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Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionMetrolinx 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 Tor...