Manager, Development

Metrolinx

  • Canada
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
Job Category: ManagementJob 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 GO/LRT/Subways Development Team is seeking a Manager, Development to lead a multidisciplinary team in the planning, transaction and realization of transit supportive communities integrated with transit infrastructure at transit stations. The role includes programmatic advisory, strategy and process development, transaction structuring, internal and external relationship management, reporting and agreements review.What will I be doing?
  • Manages the delivery of consistent and timely responses from Metrolinx to IO's submissions across TOC sites, including feasibility analysis, proposed zoning and design, transaction structure and commercial agreements.
  • Brokers the development of materials for TOC Program governance and approvals, including submissions to Investment Panel, Real Estate Committee, the Board of Directors, and Treasury Board.
  • Manages deal structuring and represents Metrolinx interests in the negotiation of large, complex and high value real estate transactions as part of the TOC Program (e.g., joint developments, third party funded development and related asset protection requirements, land dispositions and connection agreements).
  • Leads issues-management and options development to advance complex projects through internal coordination and governance tables.
  • Manages coordination of external advisors and consultants retained for TOC tasks/deliverables.
  • Advises in formulating the strategic direction for the TOC Program by identifying new opportunities and initiatives to develop or redevelop Metrolinx properties in accordance with Metrolinx's TOC Program and all applicable policy and legislations.
  • Builds and strengthens relationships with Metrolinx business units, Infrastructure Ontario, other government agencies and provincial ministries to foster collaboration and advance the implementation of the Development team's KPIs and TOC Program goals and objectives.
  • Facilitates the development of standard operating procedures with teams across Metrolinx (including Operations) and IO to ensure the appropriate processes and resources are in place for Metrolinx to test, commission, accept, operate, and maintain new transit infrastructure delivered by developers.
  • Responsible for leading a team of professionals, in support of the objectives of the Real Estate & Development department and the TOC Program.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
  • Completion of a degree in Real Estate, Business, Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Design, Land Economics, Land Development, Architecture or a related discipline or a combination of education, training.
  • Master of planning, real estate or related discipline is considered an asset.
  • Demonstrated experience/training in project management and planning/urban design with a real estate/development focus.
  • Effective relationship-building and negotiation skills to manage stakeholders and balance competing interests.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
  • Experience overseeing, motivating, and coaching professional staff in a dynamic, fast-paced and inclusive team environment.
  • Knowledge of/expertise in large scale transit-oriented land development.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, reference plans, and familiarity with GIS programs.
  • Ability to interpret and adhere to relevant rules, policies, procedures and legal requirements
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.For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the before submitting your application.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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