Analyst, Economic and Financial Assessment

Metrolinx

  • Canada
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Job Category: Administrative and ClericalJob 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.Our Research and Planning Analytics Office is looking for a Analyst, Economic and Financial Assessment. This individual will carry out research and analytical studies related to the development of the Metrolinx Investment Strategy and Capital Plan projects.What will I be doing?
  • Conducts comprehensive research and analytical studies and implements major capital projects
  • Reviews and analyzes input data for studies to ensure accuracy, consistency and validity. Assists in the development of briefing notes, presentations and reports with analysis and recommendations for investment proposals
  • Conducts research, analysis and provides input to other business units and stakeholders on a broad range of transportation topics (e.g. Triple-Bottom Line Cost/Benefit Analysis of transit projects, Prioritization of major Transit/transportation Investments, Capital Planning, international Best Practices in Public Sector Capital Investment, Policy Development, Land Value Uplift and transportation funding / financing); discusses related issues and initiatives
  • Facilitates collaborative project development with transportation stakeholders, municipal partners and provincial ministries regarding recommendations for joint policy development and initiatives
  • Assesses validity of findings and the implications/relevance to Metrolinx transportation investment objectives and directions and provides recommendations for solutions
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
  • Completion of a university degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Applied Sciences, Transportation, or related field - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
  • Demonstrated years of experience in analytical research and statistical analysis methods and techniques to develop study designs and procedural methods, evaluate study results and recommend transportation concepts
  • Transportation economics theory and principles, transportation financial and policy analysis, including project assessment, evaluation and planning processes, land use, transportation planning and transportation modelling
  • Data gathering and modeling techniques to conduct and facilitate data gathering and analysis, ensuring validity of data and consistency with government guidelines
Don't Meet Every Requirement?If you're excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn't quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.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. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email .Application Process:All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.#LI-Onsite

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