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.
The Planning team is looking for a Senior Advisor, Planning Strategy role who is a strategic and trusted advisor responsible for advancing Planning's role in delivering high-quality analysis, decision support, and strategic advice across Metrolinx. Reporting to the Director, Planning Strategy, this role provides expertise in business planning, governance, continuous improvement, reporting, and cross-functional strategic initiatives.
What will I be doing?
Guide the translation of planning work into strategic advice, recommendations, and decision-ready products for senior leadership and stakeholders.
Support the intake, scoping, prioritization, and coordination of strategic initiatives and requests within the Planning function.
Facilitate the progression of planning products through established governance and approval processes.
Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to support business planning, continuous improvement, reporting, and organizational priorities.
Ensure assigned projects and workstreams comply with established milestones, deliverables, scope requirements, and workflow standards.
Develop, manage, and execute workplans delegated by People Leaders, Senior Managers, and Directors.
Monitor project progress and regularly update milestones, performance measures, and tracking tools.
Apply standard operating procedures, templates, and reporting frameworks to ensure consistency and quality of outputs.
Build and maintain effective working relationships across Planning and other business units to support cross-functional initiatives.
Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to advance Planning's priorities and strengthen organizational alignment.
Represent and support the Director, Planning Strategy, on strategic engagements, meetings, and enterprise-wide initiatives, as required.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
- Completion of a degree in Business, Public Administration, Public Policy, Planning, Strategic Business Communications, or related field – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
- Experience working on major public infrastructure projects – including but not limited to subways and railways
- Demonstrated experience/training ideally in the public sector, developing business processes, strategic communications material, managing special projects, complex and sensitive issues/tasks, timely flow of information along with stakeholder interaction.
- Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of organizational practices, workflows, stakeholder management, and strategic communications.
- Project management to plan, organize, and coordinate internal and external resources engaged in business planning activities to meet timelines, budget limitations, and adhere to quality control standards and best practices
- Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong influencing/negotiating as well as political acumen capabilities to deal with a variety of stakeholders, agencies and staff to ensure successful outcomes and achieve goals.
- Analytical skills to analyze business needs, and identify and assess communications risks and impacts on company reputation and develop recommendations for corrective action
Excellent interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to write business memos, prepare presentations, edit and compile reports, and develop strategic communications.
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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:
Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email
[email protected].
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 policy 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.
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