Metrolinx
Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. We operate GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are building new and improved rapid transit to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier.
We value equity, diversity and inclusion in living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.
Captial Projects Group
Our Capital Projects Group workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities.
We are hiring a Vice President, Ontario Line Project-wide Services for our CPG Ontario Line Project. This key executive role provides senior strategic direction and leadership to the Project Delivery team.
Key Responsibilities
• Work interdependently with the Ontario Line Project Delivery Team and within CPG to ensure safety, develop synergies, identify and mitigate risks, issue and develop opportunities for the advancement of the project.
• Lead the team, in support of the EVP and CCO, in productive and collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders including Operations, Maintenance and other CPG shared services teams to ensure projects progress as required through the governance of the project lifecycle and required project outcomes are achieved to support the overall program.
• Develop and nurture strong working relationships with partners and external stakeholders; negotiate cross-divisionally and externally, extending influence to ensure contracts are signed and progress is made on infrastructure vision and plans and the overall delivery of the program.
• Establish benchmarks, goals, and objectives that reflect corporate strategy and direction, including appropriate metrics (Key Performance Indicators), monitoring systems, and reporting functionalities.
Requirements
• Completion of a University degree in Civil Engineering, Business, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years' or more experience in progressively senior project leadership roles, experience leading large complex change management and infrastructure projects from conception to build; experience in the transportation industry is an asset (esp. regional express rail or LRT); public sector experience is an asset.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineering (PEO) accreditation is considered an asset.