Senior Manager, Utilities

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager to lead utility relationships for major transit projects. This role involves managing key stakeholder interactions, providing technical expertise, and ensuring compliance with safety practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering or related fields, with experience in municipal planning and utility coordination. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming transit infrastructure and making a positive impact on communities. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of transportation in the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualifications

• Experience in municipal planning, construction, or engineering.
• Knowledge of Ontario laws regarding utilities and construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with electrical utilities for capital projects.
• Provide technical input and advice to project delivery teams.
• Chair meetings with utility owners to align processes.

Skills

Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Risk Assessment

Decision-Making

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Applied Science

Degree in Business

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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.

CPG’s 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.

The Utilities team in Metrolinx’s Capital Projects Group is seeking a Senior Manager, Utilities. This specific Senior Manager will be primarily responsible for managing enterprise-level relationships with electrical utilities owners for the benefit of Metrolinx capital projects and providing subject matter expertise to peers in the Utilities team as well as Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) of the Subways, GO Expansion and LRT programs, within the Capital Projects Group.

What will I be doing?

• The Senior Manager, Utilities (Electrical) is required to develop and maintain key relationships with electrical network owners/stakeholders. Primary responsibilities include:
• Provision of electrical distribution technical input in response to requests from PDTs of GO Expansion and Rapid Transit programs, especially for planning to relocate or protect existing electrical assets.
• Providing advice to PDTs regarding processes of interaction with utility owners for installation of services, considering utility policies, asset management tools, legislation, etc.
• Identifying agreement requirements with utility owners and negotiating with input from Legal Services.
• Chairing regular meetings with utility owners to discuss workload, resources, process alignment, etc.
• Managing escalations with utility organizations to resolve issues.
• People leadership: hiring, managing staff supporting the capital portfolio, planning succession, maintaining knowledge.
• Preparing or contributing to executive briefings on utility interactions and escalations.
• Developing standard processes and ensuring compliance.
• Tracking all interactions between utility owners and PDTs.
• Promoting safe work practices around utility assets in collaboration with Safety, PDTs, and utility owners.
• Other activities as needed.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Degree in engineering, applied science, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in municipal planning, construction, or engineering, with knowledge of utility coordination in large projects.
• Knowledge of Ontario laws such as Contract Laws, Construction Liens Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc., preferred.
• Understanding of railway infrastructure and related projects, preferred.
• Strong decision-making, risk assessment, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If your experience doesn’t align perfectly but you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse talents and backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment and accessible hiring process. For accommodations, contact us at: 416-202-5601 or [e-mail].

Application Process

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Communication will be via email; please ensure your contact details are current. A Criminal Record Check may be required. Internal candidates must meet specific mobility policies.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing