Director, Commercial Management, Passenger Railways

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 Toronto’s 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.
Our Third Party Railways Commercial Management Office is seeking a Director, Commercial Management (Passenger Railways) to lead the development and implementation of Commercial Management strategies for the business unit and plan supported by the development of policies, systems and practices to achieve optimal return on investment.
What will I be doing?

• Directs and leads the commercial management team, throughout the lifecycle of all contracts/ projects, and ensures there are effective and efficient policies, procedures and best practices in place to establish and maintain that function.
• Leads the development and implementation of appropriate commercial management plans and strategies.
• Directs a team of commercial professionals through a number of subordinate managers, senior financial analysts and contract specialists; Empowers senior management direct reports to achieve performance objectives and manage teams.
• Communicates expectations and obligations through Senior Executives and managers, and monitors and reports on performance
• Works collaboratively with senior officials and staff to develop collaborative approaches in defining requirements, addressing operational policy/project planning issues. Participates in senior management team meetings, presentations, committees, and delegates representation to other operating committee.
• Administers all operational contract costs to ensure proper monitoring, control and review against approved budgets and ensures that financial status is accurately reported by the project teams, including adherence to guidelines from sponsoring government bodies.
• Leads the resolution of issues of corporate significance, as required to recover or protect Metrolinx’s commercial reputation, and ensure value for money and sound commercial decision-making.
• Manages regular commercial project reviews including project performance, contractual issues, risks, mitigation strategies and lessons learned; Oversees the Commercial performance of all work undertaken by Vendors.

What skills & qualifications do I need?

• Transit experience is required, including expert knowledge of transit-related construction, engineering and/or operations.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, professional or technical practices and precedents
• Demonstrated experience in a public transportation development, operational and/or construction environment with experience and measured success in the application of commercial management methodology in the context of multi-million-dollar projects; experience in the transportation industry and public sector is an asset.
• Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) certification would be an asset.
• Knowledge of human resources legislation and collective agreements to manage and direct project team employees, consultants, designers, and contractors.
• Knowledge of regulatory, legislation, building codes, legal, and financial issues and government bodies, external agencies, and partnering transit organizations involved in developing public transportation systems; knowledge of construction engineering principles and best practices.
• Exceptional program and project management
• Licensed Professional Engineer recognized by the Province of Ontario (P.Eng.); Project Management Professional (PMP) or international equivalent accreditation an asset; Chartered Management Accountant (CMA) or similar professional accreditation an asset.
• A valid driver’s license is required to travel to various project locations, public meetings, etc. Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.
• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent; Graduate level degree is an asset.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?
If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t 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: 416-202-5601 or email [email protected] .
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.