Metrolinx Jasper Alberta Manager AFP Agreements

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental transportation agency is looking for a Manager to oversee agreements critical for successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management within the public sector, strong problem-solving and organizational skills, and a relevant degree. This full-time role is based in Jasper, Alberta, offering competitive pay and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or partial completion is an asset.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect in Ontario is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Envisions project scope of work and prepares agreements.
• Acts as technical specialist on studies and construction matters.
• Coordinates complex tasks under pressure to meet schedules.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Job description

Metrolinx Jasper Alberta Manager AFP Agreements

(Go Expansion/RT) Metrolinx Canada — $108,045 a year — Full-time

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 and Agreements Office is seeking a Manager, Agreements to provide subject matter expertise and management oversight in developing agreements to support Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) and the Sponsor’s Office as necessary for the delivery of GO Expansion program projects within 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.

Responsibilities

• Envisions project scope of work, initiates, prepares and presents for execution, terms of reference and subsequent addenda for agreements governing the engagement of consultants.
• Performs complete start to close-out project management on selected complex, high-risk projects as required to meet corporate commitments, with or without staff delegation.
• Serves as technical specialist on studies as well as design and construction matters.
• Defines the need for concept, preliminary or detail design alternatives and new or improved procedures, design standards, specifications or contract documents.
• Provides administrative, design, editing, technical, estimating, and priority direction to staff and personnel assigned to individual projects, through all project stages.
• Reviews requests for acquisitions, requisitions for purchase orders, change orders for contracts and addenda for consultant agreements.
• Ensures capital projects maximize customer service, satisfy internal stakeholder requirements, incorporate external agency requirements, and serve public interests.
• Reviews and approves draft Project Charter documents.
• Works with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality service and oversees day-to-day delivery of project team members involved in coordination and administration of multiple project elements.
• Coordinates complex tasks under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments.
• Reviews and evaluates consultant studies, reports, design proposals, specifications and contract documents to meet established policies, procedures and standards.
• Assists in ensuring contractors adhere to the Project Agreement and engages with third-party stakeholders such as municipalities and transit agencies.
• Supports reviewing and evaluating reports from Technical Advisors and Consultants; conducts regular site inspections and supervises project site safety visits.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline (or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience).
• Demonstrated project management experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or partial completion is an asset.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect in Ontario is an asset.
• Project management experience for multi-disciplinary projects of high value and complexity; ability to supervise staff across all stages of project management from start to close-out.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence for site visits.
• Knowledge of the passenger transportation industry and related projects is an asset.
• Experience with municipalities and transit agencies is an asset.
• Knowledge of municipal, TTC, Metrolinx and other rail/transit standards is an asset.
• Experience with TBM tunneling methodologies is a strong asset.
• Understanding of design, construction and commissioning of multi-disciplinary transit projects is strongly desired.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and written/presentation communication skills to coordinate complex multi-disciplinary projects under pressure.
• Knowledge of Alternative Finance Procurement (P3) methods.
• Knowledge of Contract Law, Construction Liens Act, OHSA, Environmental Assessment Act, and the Professional Engineers Act; knowledge of HR legislation for managing employees and contractors, including collective agreements.
• Strong problem-solving and influencing skills to negotiate with internal and external contacts and gain cooperation across levels.

Additional information

We are an equitable and inclusive employer.

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. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Recruitment team at 416-202-5601 or email [e-mail].

Application Process: All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will use email to communicate for all job competitions. Check your email regularly and ensure you have an address that accepts emails from unknown senders. A Criminal Record Check may be required for the successful candidate. Internal applicants should review the Internal Mobility Policy before applying.