Director, Commercial Management

Job title: Director, Commercial Management

Company: Metrolinx

Job description: 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.Our Capital Projects Group (CPG) 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.Our Union Station Commercial Management team is looking for a Director, Commercial Management! In an exciting time of change and transformation in CPG, this role is critical in shifting the organization to embrace collaborative and progressive contracting models. You will provide strategic direction and management of commercial decision-making for the business unit, coordinate commercial leadership across the corporation and provide strategic and commercial advice to support the implementation of, and adherence to progressive, collaborative contract models.What will I be doing?

• Lead the development and implementation of Commercial Management strategies for the Capital Projects Group Union Station Delivery team.
• Manage and oversee the implementation and ongoing administration of new and existing contracts required to support Commercial and Delivery teams.
• Provide strategic direction and management of commercial decision-making, coordinate commercial leadership, and provide strategic and commercial advice to the VP Commercial Management, Senior Legal Counsel, Senior Management Team (SMT), and other Metrolinx leaders, as appropriate, to support the implementation of, and adherence to, Commercial Management plans.
• Drive to achieve best value for money, meeting strategic objectives in a high profile, rapidly evolving and competitive environment while improving the customer experience and upholding Metrolinx’s behaviours and values.
• Manage and provide overall direction to the team during a time of change, including defining team member roles, responsibilities, and expectations; ensure timely feedback to ensure a cohesive operational unit and the optimum use of team skills.
• Along with the VP and EVP Commercial Management, is responsible for the financial health of the organization and stewardship of financial and other resources within the business unit; oversees all contract activities and contracts for value for money.
• Effectively deals with significant commercial issues, including complex engineering and operational challenges to ensure the completion of key projects and strategies; facilitate collaboration and cooperation between stakeholders and external vendors to ensure project delivery and issues resolution.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Business Administration, Commercial Management, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent; Graduate level degree is an asset.
• Knowledge of progressive contracts and collaborative contracting models.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Chartered Management Accountant (CMA) or similar professional accreditation an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, professional or technical practices and precedents (e.g., Metrolinx Act, Places to Grow Act, Planning Act).
• 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.
• Advanced skills in the development and communication of the best practices for the application of contract administration policies and procedures.
• Highly developed written communication skills to develop briefs and presentations for executive management with a clear and succinct definition of the issues, identifying a priority ranking of issues and providing well-researched and concise answers to anticipated questions; to prepare strategy documents and issue reports.
• Strong verbal communication/consultation skills to facilitate a balance between consultation versus informing of external stakeholders.

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-SC1

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Location: Canada

Job date: Sun, 28 Jul 2024 02:57:21 GMT

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