Manager, Agreements

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Manager, Agreements within the Third-Party Coordination - Agreements team to provide subject matter expertise and oversight in developing agreements supporting GO Expansion project delivery. You will coordinate with municipalities, government agencies and partners to enable construction with mitigated risk.

You will lead negotiation, ensure consistent terms and governance, and build senior stakeholder relationships to advance project objectives while aligning with

Qualifications

• Experience in municipal, infrastructure or transportation planning, policy development, consulting, or project management environments.
• Knowledge of agreements with public sector agencies and procurement considerations.
• Degree in engineering, urban planning, environmental studies, business or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and negotiate 1–3 year agreement strategies aligned with strategy and project delivery objectives.
• Lead governance and ensure consistent terms, processes and reporting across agreements.
• Build senior stakeholder relationships with municipalities, government agencies and partners.
• Provide strategic advice on agreement requirements, coordination and risk impacts to cost and schedule.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to liability, compliance and financial exposure throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder relationships

Risk management

Strategic leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering or related degree

Law or legal background

Urban planning / environmental studies

Job description

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 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. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.

Our Third-Party Coordination - Agreements team is a Manager, Agreements to provide subject matter expertise and management oversight in developing agreements to support Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) in delivering the GO Expansion program as part of the Capital Projects Group (CPG). This role will lead the development and negotiation of agreements with senior level staff and executive level counterparts at various municipalities, government entities and other third-party stakeholders required to enable project construction with mitigated risk.

What will I be doing?

• Develop and manage 1–3-year agreement strategies and plans aligned with Metrolinx strategy, program priorities and project delivery objectives.
• Lead the team to ensure consistent terms, processes, business requirements, tracking and reporting, are being delivered while building capability and maintaining high-performance culture.
• Build and manage senior stakeholder relationships, aligning internal teams and negotiating municipal infrastructure timing, commitments and cooperation to advance project objectives.
• Develop, negotiate and oversee agreements with municipalities, government agencies, transit partners and other stakeholders to support delivery and protect Metrolinx interests. Provide strategic and specialist advice on agreement requirements, legal and commercial considerations, coordination, risks and impacts to project cost and schedule.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks related to liability, compliance, financial exposure, penalties, constraints and schedule impacts throughout the project lifecycle. Provide financial stewardship and drive continuous improvement, including budgets, invoices, financial impact assessments, lessons learned and process improvements to reduce risk and liability.
• Provide strategic leadership and governance oversight, serving as a subject matter expert, assisting in escalating and resolve complex issues, advising leadership, and fostering a collaborative team environment aligned with Metrolinx values.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Demonstrated experience in progressively more responsible roles within a municipal, infrastructure or transportation planning, policy development, consulting, or project management environment with extensive knowledge of agreements and interaction with public sector agencies.
• Experience with transit construction infrastructure and/or P3 Financing and Procurement projects would be beneficial.
• Completion of a degree in engineering, applied science, urban planning, environmental studies, business, law or a related discipline
• Knowledge of the Ontario Planning Act, Municipal Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, railway and/or subway corridor infrastructure and related construction projects.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of theoretical and practical applications of professional principles; exercises substantial decision-making latitude to achieve broad objectives.
• Risk assessment methods to agreements related planning and timelines issues across all projects to avoid punitive (e.g., financial, time, reputation) damages.
• Negotiating skills to navigate between multiple parties with differing perspectives along with interpersonal skills to develop collaborative internal relationships that facilitate the accomplishment of the Third Party and Agreements group’s objectives.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Able to provide strategic thought leadership, connecting agreement strategies and project delivery to corporate objectives while modeling Metrolinx’s values and leadership behaviors, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.

Accommodation:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. 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 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 and other applicable legislation so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email [e-mail].

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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