Senior Advisor, Development

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.

Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario are working together to deliver the Provinces Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Program which will build vibrant mixed-use communities that bring more people and jobs closer to transit stations. These TOCs and other development projects will be located along the Provinces subway projectsGOTransit and Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects. Metrolinx is seeking two Senior Advisors to support the TOC Program. The successful candidates will help identify potential future development opportunities. They will provide analysis and recommendations to inform transactions with third-party landowners that increase housing supply and ridership deliver new transit infrastructure and help offset the cost of station construction.

What will I be doing

• Provides analysis support and recommendations to support the deal structuring on Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) program opportunities
• Leads the identification of new development opportunities for Metrolinx (e.g. station overbuilds entrance connections opportunities for reduced setbacks and other integrated developments)
• Facilitates meetings communication and information flow across projects Metrolinx business units and applicable government agencies and ministries municipalities and stakeholder communities
• Prepares and coordinates meeting materials including presentations briefing decks and meeting minutes to support effective communication across internal and external project stakeholders.
• Identifies opportunities and leads new initiatives to develop and/or redevelop Metrolinx properties as a means to generate new sources of non-fare revenue and maximize value from real estate assets
• Builds relationships with a variety of Metrolinx units to foster collaboration and advance the implementation of TOC and development projects
• Supports in the management of critical relationships with external stakeholder groups and government organizations to facilitate the execution of TOC and development projects and to enhance the reputation of Metrolinx
• Supports the execution of contracts and agreements with developers government agencies and communities
• Liaises with subject matter experts across Metrolinx divisions including Operations and Project Delivery Teams to identify transit requirements for TOC and development projects.
• Performs real estate financial analyses to assess the feasibility of land development redevelopment and joint venture projects
• Manages project and department activities; monitors progress against program objectives and anticipated business results; monitors compliance with project and department timelines; monitors budgets to remain within budgetary limits
• Procures and oversees third-party consultants to deliver planning studies or financial valuations to inform transactions

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Completion of a degree in Real Estate Business Engineering Urban and Regional Planning Urban Design Land Economics Land Development Architecture or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent. A Master of planning real estate or related discipline is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and planning/urban design with a real estate/development focus
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings reference plans and familiarity with GIS programs.
• Understanding of Ontarios land-use planning framework
• Ability to demonstrate tact diplomacy and problem solving when negotiating contracts for development or redevelopment of properties
• Interpersonal oral/written/presentation skills to deliver professional presentations to senior management
• Highly organized and flexible with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines often with frequent interruptions and changing circumstances in a high volume and fast paced environment
• Self-directed problem solver taking initiative and proactively addressing issues working with minimal oversight
• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to hold frequent interactions with internal and external contacts at all levels of authority and responsibility including participating in governance/working group meetings

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:

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: 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 thepolicybefore submitting your application.

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.

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