POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Toronto Region Board of Trade (the Board) is seeking a forward-looking Senior Director of Transportation and Infrastructure Policy to join our dynamic team to advance and enable the Board’s ambitious policy and advocacy agenda. This role will provide leadership for priority initiatives such as congestion, movement of goods, a comprehensive multimodal mobility ecosystem, and files related to land use such as transit-oriented communities. This position will lead and manage subject matter experts/consultants and leverage a cross functional team to develop practical policy solutions and advance their implementation to catalyze action that addresses key business pain points holding back investment, growth, and jobs. A comprehensive understanding of transportation infrastructure is required; with the capability to seamlessly transition from policy development to project-based delivery as appropriate.

Role Description:

• Leads the development and implementation of the Board’s policy and advocacy agenda regarding transportation and infrastructure, including crosswalks to land use and transit.
• Convenes thought-leaders, business leaders, regional partners, and experts to inform policy initiatives, identify gaps and determine Board actions that will have an impact on the business community, the public sector, and senior decision-makers.
• Works closely with departments across the organization to identify opportunities to catalyze our policy positions and harness the Board’s convening power.
• Leads the program development of policy specific events, including roundtables and policy events – with an objective to advance the Board’s policy and advocacy agenda.
• Works collaboratively to develop policies and implementation plans to activate policy initiatives through advocacy, partnerships, and coalitions.

YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

• Degree in economics, political science, business administration, public administration or related areas.
• At least 8-10 years in government, a lobbying organization, an agency or a policy organization.
• Interest in and knowledge of public policy at all three levels of government.
• Experience working with government offices and their respective agencies is an asset.
• Direct experience working on transit, housing, infrastructure and land use files is preferable.
• Familiarity with the various policy voices in the Toronto Region; including the broader business community, like minded organizations and all three levels of government.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in print and in presentations. High standard for written work. Writing samples may be required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross functionally to meet deliverables.
• Ability to work in a cooperative fashion with policy colleagues and those in other areas of the organization including Events, Communications & Marketing, Sponsorship & Membership.

• Leads the development and implementation of the Board’s policy and advocacy agenda regarding transportation and infrastructure, including crosswalks to land use and transit.
• Convenes thought-leaders, business leaders, regional partners, and experts to inform policy initiatives, identify gaps and determine Board actions that will have an impact on the business community, the public sector, and senior decision-makers.
• Works closely with departments across the organization to identify opportunities to catalyze our policy positions and harness the Board’s convening power.
• Leads the program development of policy specific events, including roundtables and policy events – with an objective to advance the Board’s policy and advocacy agenda.
• Works collaboratively to develop policies and implementation plans to activate policy initiatives through advocacy, partnerships, and coalitions