Director, Enterprise Risk Management

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.

What We Offer:

• Work that makes an impact across all of Metrolinx as well as the GTHA
• Learning and development opportunities
• An open and inclusive work environment
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits and wellness spending account
• Defined Benefit OMERS Pension plan

This role is an inoffice position based at our Head Office location (97 Front St W). Our team is highly collaborative and much of our work benefits from inperson cocreation relationshipbuilding and handson partnership with leaders across the organization.

As a Director Enterprise Risk Management you will be accountable for the leadership and delivery of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) processes and programs across all business units and will play a critical role in designing and driving strategic risk programs. You will ensure sound risk governance principles are developed at all levels of the organization and will be a trusted advisor to our Senior Leadership Team.

What will I be doing

• Support the Executive in leading the design of policies standards and process to execute the overall strategy while serving as a centre of excellence and subject matter expert to streamline and optimize those processes across all enterprise pillars.
• Lead and oversee a team of risk management specialists.
• Design advance and oversee corporate risk management governance and programs.
• Provide strategic advice specialized functional knowledge and lead interactions with senior leaders on risk identification assessment response monitoring and reporting on known and emerging risks.
• Ensure appropriate governance processes are in place advise senior leadership on gaps in risk governance and develop action plans to remediate.
• Consult collaborate and build strong partnerships with key partners to support and promote a strong risk management culture.
• Ensure corporate compliance with OPS ERM policy and framework through policy review design and approval at the Senior Management and Board level.
• Accountable to ensure that program objectives are delivered on time and within budget and that anticipated business results are achieved.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Completion of a degree in engineering/business administration/data analytics or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed will be considered an asset.
• Completion of post-secondary risk management training/program and/or equivalent experience.
• Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation is an asset.
• Experienced with developing and leading enterprise risk management programs.

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 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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