Senior Advisor (11230)

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC); Greater Toronto Area; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public transit organization is seeking a Senior Advisor to support strategic initiatives and projects. The role involves working closely with senior management, providing advice, and ensuring effective communication across departments. Ideal candidates will have extensive advisory experience and strong analytical skills, contributing to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work approach

Defined pension plan

Comprehensive health package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an advisory role within a large public sector organization.
• Demonstrated ability to provide analytical and research support.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of strategic objectives.
• Provide strategic advice to the Chief to ensure alignment of work.
• Develop communications on behalf of the Group.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Education

University Degree or College Diploma

Job description

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Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) provided pay range

This range is provided by Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$111,129.20/yr - CA$138,975.20/yr

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 11230

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Chief Capital Officer's Office (20000708) - Chief Capital Officer's Office & Staff (30000267)

Salary Information: $111,129.20 - $138,975.20

Employment Type: Regular - Hybrid

Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday & Sunday Shift: Day

Posted On: May 14, 2025

Last Day to Apply: May 27, 2025

Reports to: Chief Capital Officer

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:

Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

If you possess good strategic judgment and thinking and have been in an advisor role, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are currently looking to hire a Senior Advisor to support the Chief Capital Officer

What you will Do

Under the guidance and direction of the Chief Capital Officer, you will support the development and implementation of strategic objectives and initiatives for their Office. To this end, you will work closely with leaders across the Engineering, Construction and Expansion (EC&E) Group to facilitate various projects, programs and work initiatives and ensure that work plans are on track. You will provide strategic advice to the Chief to ensure that work across the Group is aligned and integrated effectively.

Review ongoing strategic projects and work initiatives, highlight external impacts of and connections/interdependencies between programs and projects within the Group, and make recommendations to the Chief with an aim of aligning, integrating and maximizing work.

As Senior Advisor, you will also ensure the assigned Chief and Department Heads are fully briefed on all at risk initiatives and deliverables. You will also lead and coordinate strategic input to the Chief’s TTC Board Reports as well as, provide input into other Chief’s Board Reports.

You will act as a centralized resource within the Group and provide research, analysis, and advice to leadership in support of the evaluation and development of the Group’s policies and procedures. As well, ensure that key Group initiatives, programs, projects, processes and policies are prioritized and tracked in a well-integrated manner. Build strong relationships with stakeholders and promote strategic initiatives and programs to stakeholders to gain support for their implementation and rollout.

You will be responsible for developing communications on behalf of the Group or Chief including announcements, speaking points, presentations and correspondence for both external and internal audiences. Stay current on emerging trends and best practices, conduct research and make recommendations for proactive improvements.

In addition to the above you will promote a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies.

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a University Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline, combined with extensive related work experience, or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Significant experience in an advisory role within a large public sector organization
• Extensive organization and project management experience with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior management and the Executive on large, complex projects
• Demonstrated experience leading, motivating and influencing cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with various stakeholders at all levels of an organization for the purpose of meeting corporate objectives
• Demonstrated ability to provide analytical and research support, and evaluate and recommend changes to policies, programs, processes and practices
• Knowledge of business administration and change management principles and best practices
• Excellent facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Sound organizational, interpersonal, presentation, data analysis, oral and written communication skills
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to customers and employees

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Apply analytical skills
• Counsel, advise, and coach in the relevant discipline
• Create and deliver presentations in various formats
• Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal communications through various media
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Understand the organization's fiscal environment
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Create, document, and manage information and records

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at [phone]. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Research, and Analyst

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