Director, Commercial Management, Operations

Job title: Director, Commercial Management, Operations

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.

We embody our values in everything that we do. We Serve with Passion, Think Forward, and Play as a Team. If you can relate, we want to hear from you!

Our Operations Commercial Management Office is seeking a Director, Commercial Management (Operations) to lead the development and implementation of Commercial Management strategies for the business unit and plan supported by the development of policies, systems and practices to achieve optimal return on investment.

What will I be doing?

• Directs and leads the commercial management team, throughout the lifecycle of all contracts/ projects, and ensures there are effective and efficient policies, procedures and best practices in place to establish and maintain that function.
• Leads the development and implementation of appropriate commercial management plans and strategies.
• Communicates expectations and obligations through Senior Executives and managers, and monitors and reports on performance
• Administers all operational contract costs to ensure proper monitoring, control and review against approved budgets and ensures that financial status is accurately reported by the project teams, including adherence to guidelines from sponsoring government bodies.
• Manages regular commercial project reviews including project performance, contractual issues, risks, mitigation strategies and lessons learned; Oversees the Commercial performance of all work undertaken by Vendors.
• Works collaboratively with senior officials and staff to develop collaborative approaches in defining requirements, addressing operational policy/project planning issues. Participates in senior management team meetings, presentations, committees, and delegates representation to other operating committee.
• Leads the resolution of issues of corporate significance, as required to recover or protect Metrolinx’s commercial reputation, and ensure value for money and sound commercial decision-making.
• Directs a team of commercial professionals through a number of subordinate managers, senior financial analysts and contract specialists; Empowers senior management direct reports to achieve performance objectives and manage teams.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent; Graduate level degree is an asset.
• Minimum ten (10) years’ related experience in a public transportation development, operational and/or construction environment with experience and measured success in the application of commercial management methodology in the context of multi-million-dollar projects; experience in the transportation industry and public sector is an asset.
• Licensed Professional Engineer recognized by the Province of Ontario (P.Eng.); Project Management Professional (PMP) or international equivalent accreditation an asset; Chartered Management Accountant (CMA) or similar professional accreditation an asset.
• Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) certification would be an asset.
• A valid driver’s license is required to travel to various project locations, public meetings, etc. Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.
• Transit experience is required, including expert knowledge of transit-related construction, engineering and/or operations.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, professional or technical practices and precedents
• Knowledge of human resources legislation and collective agreements to manage and direct project team employees, consultants, designers, and contractors.
• Knowledge of regulatory, legislation, building codes, legal, and financial issues and government bodies, external agencies, and partnering transit organizations involved in developing public transportation systems; knowledge of construction engineering principles and best practices.
• Exceptional program and project management

Accommodation:

Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process, as required. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.

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 be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

Metrolinx employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with Metrolinx’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy as a condition of being eligible for the recruitment process. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. If you are not able to obtain COVID-19 vaccination for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from Metrolinx.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Company: Metrolinx

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Sun, 19 Dec 2021 03:46:24 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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