Senior Director, Transportation & Infrastructure Policy

Toronto Region Board of Trade; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toronto Region Board of Trade is seeking a Senior Director of Transportation & Infrastructure Policy to lead significant initiatives in the transportation sector. The role involves developing policies that address critical infrastructure issues, collaborating with various stakeholders, and advocating for the organization's goals. This position demands a strong leader with extensive experience in public policy, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in government or policy organization experience.
• Experience in transit, housing, infrastructure, and land use.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy and advocacy for transportation and infrastructure.
• Work with regional partners to inform policy initiatives.
• Develop implementation plans through collaboration and coalitions.

Skills

Public Policy Knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Policy Advocacy

Multitasking

Education

Degree in economics, political science, business administration, or public administration

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The Toronto Region Board of Trade (the Board) is seeking a forward-looking Senior Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Policy to join our dynamic team to advance and enable the Board’s ambitious policy and advocacy agenda. This role will provide leadership for priority initiatives such as congestion, movement of goods, a comprehensive multimodal mobility ecosystem, and files related to land use such as transit-oriented communities. This position will lead and manage subject matter experts/consultants and leverage a cross functional team to develop practical policy solutions and advance their implementation to catalyze action that addresses key business pain points holding back investment, growth, and jobs.A comprehensive understanding of transportation infrastructure is required; with the capability to seamlessly transition from policy development to project-based delivery as appropriate.

Role Description:

• Leads the development and implementation of the Board’s policy and advocacy agenda regarding transportation and infrastructure, including crosswalks to land use and transit.
• Convenes thought-leaders, business leaders, regional partners, and experts to inform policy initiatives, identify gaps and determine Board actions that will have an impact on the business community, the public sector, and senior decision-makers.
• Works closely with departments across the organization to identify opportunities to catalyze our policy positions and harness the Board’s convening power.
• Leads the program development of policy specific events, including roundtables and policy events – with an objective to advance the Board’s policy and advocacy agenda.
• Works collaboratively to develop policies and implementation plans to activate policy initiatives through advocacy, partnerships, and coalitions.

Your experience includes:

• Degree in economics, political science, business administration, public administration or related areas.
• At least 8-10 years in government, a lobbying organization, an agency or a policy organization.
• Interest in and knowledge of public policy at all three levels of government.
• Experience working with government offices and their respective agencies is an asset.
• Direct experience working on transit, housing, infrastructure and land use files is preferable.
• Familiarity with the various policy voices in the Toronto Region; including the broader business community, like minded organizations and all three levels of government.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in print and in presentations. High standard for written work. Writing samples may be required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross functionally to meet deliverables.
• Ability to work in a cooperative fashion with policy colleagues and those in other areas of the organization including Events, Communications & Marketing, Sponsorship & Membership.

You’re often described as:

• Highly organized and deadline-driven
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Collaborative with colleagues from all levels and departments
• Agile and open to changing directions, adopting new practices or learning something new
• A strong communicator and socially-savvy
• Empathetic and aware of interpersonal dynamics
• A strong multitasker with the ability to navigate competing deadlines

About the Toronto Region Board of Trade

At Toronto Region Board of Trade, you work closely with a collaborative, results-driven team of city builders. You will be centre stage on the issues that matter to the region. Working at Toronto Region Board of Trade gives you an opportunity to work with thought leaders, while collaborating with our dynamic, diverse membership.

Our culture is grounded in core values that include:

• Accountability – We are accountable to our Members, stakeholders and each other.
• Collaboration – We are our strongest when we work together.
• Connections – We engage and build communities.

Learn more about the exciting work the Board is doing at bot.com.

We look forward to hearing from interested candidates. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Board welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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