Sponsor Officer, Stations (14 Months Contract)
Sponsor Officer, Stations (14 Months Contract)
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Job Description
Metrolinxis 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 Sponsor Officer Stations Sponsor position (14 Months Contract) will provide professional expertise in the development and implementation of Sponsor Office strategies protocols and processes to ensure that Sponsor Offices interests and objectives are realizedorganization-wide at all stagesfrom planning and analytics through to implementation to support theStations capital projects program atMetrolinx.
What will I be doing
- Support Directors and Senior Managers with the Station Sponsors department including advancing New and Existing GO Stations projects through meetingsconversations and interactions with other programs but not as subject matter expert.
- Develop the strategic processes and protocols for planning and sponsoring projects and initiatives with otherMetrolinxdivisions.
- Progress Sponsor Offices interests andobjectives throughoutMetrolinxwhile building relationships with our partners and coordinating and managing internal and externalstakeholders requests and requirements.
- Incorporate analytical thinking in an organized and structured manner into each project.
- Support the decision-making process by developing documents for Senior Management including presentations memos emails and other products forelected officials CEO officeInvestmentPanel and other forums.
- Be up to date on organization-wide initiatives including GO Expansion andidentify gaps or challenges in collaboration between groupswhile communicating effectively with partners.
- Progress station planning initiatives such as First Mile/Last Mile StationAccess andMetrolinxParking policy as well administering the Station Steering committee and otherstation relatedpolicies and forums.
- Leading and coordinating process improvement initiatives byidentifying inefficiencies analyzing root causes applying structured problem-solving techniques (LEAN) and driving implementation of sustainable solutions.
- Identifying and executing quick wins that resolve pain points and unblock stalled initiatives.
- Triaging incoming issues and requests assessing urgency and recommending prioritization or escalation paths.
- Ensure Sponsor Office representation is at the table where and when needed including on Working Groups and other review and decision-making bodies.
- Track schedules lead times changes to and implications on schedules for the delivering of information for all Sponsor program-wide implementation or gaps in protocol for collaborative implementation process.
Qualifications
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Completion of a degree in Engineering Public Policy PlanningBusiness or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experiencedeemed equivalent.
- Demonstratedyears of progressive experience leading strategic transportation planning projects/activities preferably in the public sector.
- 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.
- Clear analytical thinking and adaptability combined with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
- Skillsto manage effective communication and delivery protocols in support of the successful design and implementation of transportation projects.
- Management negotiation and influencing skills to discuss key technical issues foster multi-stakeholder collaboration to mitigate risks andassist senior management with major infrastructure and investment decisions.
- Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to prepare reports and translate and interpret complex technical communications.
- Relationship management and partnership building skills to develop and foster positive workingrelationship with diverse stakeholder groups tofacilitate transportation planning and project development.
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.
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:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
