Manager and Senior Advisor, to Deputy Chief Engineer & EVP of Engineering & Asset Management

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

In-office collaboration

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Manager and Senior Advisor in the Engineering, Safety and Asset Management Division to strengthen corporate reporting, governance and strategy. This in-office role is based at our downtown Toronto locations, requiring collaborative work with leaders across the organization.

You will support Deputy Chief Engineer & EVP with SMT/Board reporting, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise strategy alignment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Architecture or related discipline.
• Professional designation (e.g., PE/Eng) is an asset.
• Experience advising senior executives, leading teams, and managing projects end-to-end.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to evaluate policies and programs.
• Experience applying structured project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide research and analysis to support policy development and SMT/Board reporting.
• Offer strategic advisory support on divisional priorities and governance activities.
• Lead creation and review of executive briefing materials, presentations, and notes for SMT/ELT and Board.
• Manage cross-functional projects through all phases and ensure transition to operations.
• Develop and implement communications strategies for key initiatives and changes.
• Coordinate input from multiple units to align messages and deliverables.
• Monitor KPIs and performance data to inform decisions and reporting.
• Synthesize technical and business information into concise recommendations.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Change management

Executive-level advisory

Stakeholder management

Strategic reporting

Policy and procedure analysis

Project management

Synthesis of complex information

Presentation development

Education

Engineering or Architecture degree

PMP certification (asset)

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.

This role is an in‑office position based at our 20 Bay Street and 97 Front Street location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.

Our Engineering, Safety and Asset Management Division is seeking the support of a Manager and Senior Advisor with exceptional communication (written and verbal) and change management skills to focus on corporate reporting, team governance and operations of the business unit. If you have the uncanny ability to read an audience, compile input from multiple parties into an easily understood report and then translate that report into a concise straightforward presentation this may be the opportunity you’ve been searching for.

Provides support to the Deputy Chief Engineer & EVP of Engineering & Asset Management in the areas of corporate administration, team governance and operations, Senior Management Team (SMT) advisory, stakeholder management, and enterprise strategy alignment activities. Provides research and analysis in support of the evaluation and development of policies and procedures, and coordinates and/or leads the development and implementation of CEO, SMT and Board reporting and initiatives.

What Will I Be Doing?

• Provides research and analysis in support of the evaluation and development of policies andprocedures, and coordinates and/or leads the development and implementation of Chief Engineer, COO, CEO, SMT and Board reporting and initiatives.
• Provide strategic advisory support to the Deputy Chief Engineer and EVP, Engineering & Asset Management on divisional priorities, emerging issues, executive communications, governance activities, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead the development, coordination, and quality review of executive-level briefing materials, presentations, reports, speaking notes, and correspondence for Senior Management Team (SMT), Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Board, and external stakeholder engagements.
• Manage special/continuous improvement projects through all project phases (i.e. team selection, budget planning, Request for Proposal (RFP) tenders, project design, scheduling, and execution) andmonitor to ensure project deliverables smoothly transition into operational programs, implementing technical and administrative procedures and providing training, ongoing maintenance, and support.
• Develops and implements communication strategies and materials that support key initiatives and convey program changes to all stakeholders, including presentation materials that support engagement strategy.
• Coordinate input from multiple business units, directors, and vice presidents to develop cohesive executive-level materials and ensure alignment of key messages, priorities, and deliverables.
• Monitor divisional performance, key performance indicators (KPIs), strategic objectives, and business plan commitments, providing analysis and recommendations to support decision-making and executive reporting.
• Analyze operational, financial, and performance data to identify trends, risks, issues, and opportunities, and develop concise recommendations for senior leadership consideration.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organization to support consensus building, issue resolution, and delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate with enterprise-wide colleagues to support effective external communications of Engineering and Asset Management Initiatives.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree inEngineering or Architecture - or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering designation or Project management Professional designation as an asset
• Demonstrated experience providing advice to senior executives, leading teams, managing, and reviewing/editing written materials and managing projects from inception to implementation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven analytical and research support, and evaluating and recommending changes to policies, programs and practices; demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to understand and analyze business processes
• Experience applying structured project management methodologies to develop project plan charters, track for optimal results, manage priorities, and meet timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrated change management experience and leadership to manage multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Strong relationship building and engagement skills with clients and stakeholders to ensure stakeholders expectations are well managed; to resolve conflicts / issues and to read/work with a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated experience developing executive-level presentations, briefing notes, Board reports, or other strategic communications for senior leadership audiences.
• Strong political acuity and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complex organizational environments and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex technical, operational, and business information from multiple sources into concise, audience-appropriate recommendations and communications.
• Experience supporting engineering, infrastructure, transportation, asset management, or other technical organizations is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of performance measurement frameworks, key performance indicators (KPIs), strategic planning, and corporate reporting practices is an asset.

Accommodation:

Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email [e-mail].

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.