Senior Consultant, Transportation Strategy

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Metrolinx Full time

About Metrolinx:

Metrolinx is dedicated to enhancing connectivity across the Greater Golden Horseshoe region. As an agency of the Government of Ontario, we manage GO Transit, UP Express, and the PRESTO fare payment system. Our commitment extends to developing new and improved rapid transit solutions, including GO Expansion and Light Rail Transit routes, as well as significant enhancements to Toronto's subway system, ensuring efficient travel for our communities.

Position Overview:

Our Project Planning Office is in search of a Senior Planner/Advisor to spearhead substantial multi-disciplinary policy and planning initiatives that will drive the execution of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Directs significant multi-disciplinary planning projects to advance RTP development and execution for the GTHA while promoting Provincial priority initiatives.
  • Conducts comprehensive technical analyses, both quantitative and qualitative, to inform problem statements, options assessments, business cases, and the conceptual and preliminary design of transit initiatives.
  • Provides oversight to a Transportation Planner, delegating tasks and managing daily project operations to ensure successful outcomes, including timely and budget-compliant delivery.
  • Formulates and reviews study scopes, work plans, and schedules; assists in the procurement and management of consultant engagements, ensuring adherence to Metrolinx's quality standards.
  • Establishes and nurtures relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including municipalities and transit service providers.
  • Develops and leads significant multi-disciplinary policy, program, and planning projects, including initial proposals, research, project resource estimations, and cost assessments.
  • Implements robust project management practices to progress large, complex projects, including maintaining schedules, budget tracking, and risk management.
  • Creates project planning reports, board reports, and discussion papers, presenting policy briefings to senior management to address complex and politically sensitive matters.
  • Acts as a primary liaison with municipal partners and provincial ministries throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in transportation planning and policy development, or demonstrated capability in managing large, complex projects within a multi-stakeholder context.
  • A degree in Urban and Regional Transportation Planning or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Knowledge of transportation, land use, and fare policy and planning issues.
  • Understanding of multi-modal transportation systems and land-use principles.
  • Strong stakeholder management abilities, serving as a key contact among stakeholders in a politically nuanced environment.
  • Awareness of contemporary transportation issues impacting provincial, municipal, and community stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with provincial and municipal legislation and governmental decision-making processes.
  • Knowledge of project evaluation methodologies and transit project business case processes.
  • Expertise in project management practices and methodologies.
  • Skills in planning, research, analysis, and problem-solving to advise senior officials on sensitive issues.

Inclusivity Commitment:

Metrolinx values the unique skills and experiences that each individual brings to our organization. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and individuals with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations.

Accessibility:

We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform our Recruitment team.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Metrolinx is an equitable and inclusive employer.

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