Strategic Advisor Jobs

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.
We embody our values in everything that we do. We Serve with Passion, Think Forward, and Play as a Team.
Why should I join?
Metrolinx has been named one of the best HR Teams in Canada, and one of the winners of the Innovative HR Teams 2023 by the Canadian HR Reporter. Our nomination focused on initiatives that were introduced in 2022 in the areas of talent management, health & wellness, and our many continuous improvement initiatives.
If you are a high achieving, experienced, motivated HR trailblazer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the credibility to be a trusted partner; the confidence to challenge the status quo and the ability to handle multiple priorities at the same time, then the newly created roles across our HR team may be the opportunities you have been waiting for.
Our Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Strategic Talent Management team are looking for two (2) Strategic Advisors to provide executive support to Senior Leadership by advising and recommending actions on a variety of topics related to policy, programs, and communications as well as coordinating special projects.
What will I be doing?

• Support the coordination and development of materials for internal briefings as well as Executive correspondence
• Work collaboratively with members of the Senior HR Leadership Team and staff on policy, projects and contentious or emerging issues; provides subject matter expertise and advice to assist with planning to ensure successful outcomes
• Manage the development and flow of useful, timely and accurate information between the business unit and a broad range of internal stakeholders
• Interact and/or work with cross functional teams, the CEO’s office, and key stakeholders to coordinate information requests, develop progress updates, manage distribution of information while utilizing influencing skills to achieve desired outcomes
• Handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities independently to support the executive agenda; identifies emerging issues and urgency of immediate demands; mediates and resolves conflicts associated with issues, ongoing work, and between competing projects
• Resolve issues and keep the executive member informed of issues and results
• Develop and maintains a strong network with various stakeholders to coordinate projects, set priorities and deadlines, exchange technical information as well as share best practice.
• Write speeches, prepares presentations, compiles awards submissions, and adds content to communications products and web site
• Serve as main liaison with CHRO’s Office on divisional matters.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Experience with change management initiatives, strategic issues management, planning techniques, and methods and practices to develop communication plans.
• Interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills, political acuity, initiative, tact and diplomacy skills to manage the identification and response to contentious and time sensitive issues/problems pertaining to media relations, issues management, public announcements and crisis communications activities.
• Completion of a degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to develop and implement communication plans and materials and respond to communications and media relations issues.
• Ability to build constructive and effective relationships, and work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to build consensus or influence decisions.
• Demonstrated progressive experience providing strategic communications and/or issues advice to senior executives in the public or private sector, demonstrated experience in crisis and emergency response planning, response and management.
• Ability to work in fast paced and cross functional environment and understand a variety of issues, government communications process and privacy laws and provision in sharing personal/confidential/sensitive information.
• Project management experience to track, coordinate, manage, and monitor simultaneous projects and monitor project performance results.

What We Offer

• An open and inclusive work environment
• Work that makes an impact across all of Metrolinx
• Defined benefit OMERS pension plan
• Learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, and lifestyle spending account

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.