Senior Manager, Utilities at MX Career Site

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

198828.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Distribution, Stakeholder Management, Utility Relocation, Contract Negotiation, People Leadership, Risk Assessment, Project Delivery, Regulatory Compliance, Infrastructure Planning, Interpersonal Communication

Industry

Urban Transit Services

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. This role is an in‑office position based at our 10- Bay Street location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization. CPG’s 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. The Utilities team in Metrolinx’s Capital Projects Group is seeking a Senior Manager, Utilities. This specific Senior Manager will be primarily responsible for managing enterprise-level relationships with electrical utilities owners for the benefit of Metrolinx capital projects and providing subject matter expertise to peers in the Utilities team as well as Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) of the Subways, GO Expansion and LRT programs, within the Capital Projects Group. What will I be doing? * The Senior Manager, Utilities (Electrical) is required to develop and maintain key relationships with electrical network owners/stakeholders. Primary responsibilities for the role include: * Provision of electrical distribution technical input in response to request from PDTs of GO Expansion and Rapid Transit programs in their planning to relocate or protect-in-place existing electrical assets to accommodate Metrolinx capital projects. * Provision of advice to PDTs with respect to processes of interaction with utility owners for installation of temporary and permanent services to Metrolinx, in consideration of utility owner internal policies and processes, asset management tools, applicable legislation, etc. * Identifying agreement requirements with utility owners and negotiating those with input from Legal Services. * Chairing regularly scheduled meetings with utility owners to discuss current and projected workload, available resources, aligning processes and other items monitored on a consistent basis. * Actioning escalations on an ad hoc basis with (and from) utility owner organizations to resolve points of contention. * People Leadership: hiring and managing staff who will provide support across the entire Metrolinx capital portfolio, planning succession, and maintaining institutional knowledge. * Preparing, or providing input for, executive level briefings on electrical utility interactions and escalations. * Leading the development of standard processes and protocols and ensuring compliance by staff and consultants. * Overseeing the administration and tracking of all interactions between utility owners and PDTs. * Work with Metrolinx Safety, PDTs and utility owners to promote safe work by Metrolinx contractors around utility assets. * Other activities as required by business needs. What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need? * Completion of a degree in engineering, applied science, business, or a related discipline, or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent. * Demonstrated experience in progressively more responsible roles within a municipal planning, construction and/or engineering environment with deep knowledge of coordination between utility owners and large public-sector projects. * Knowledge of Ontario’s Contract Laws, Construction Liens Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and Professional Engineers Act are preferred. * Knowledge of railway corridor infrastructure and related construction projects are preferred. * Possesses a thorough understanding of theoretical and practical applications of professional principles; exercises substantial decision-making latitude to achieve broad objectives. * Risk assessment methods to identify utility relocation issues across all projects in order to develop mitigation strategies that reduce likelihood and/or extent of negative outcomes (financial, time, or reputation). * Negotiating skills to navigate between multiple parties with differing perspectives along with interpersonal skills to develop collaborative internal relationships that facilitate the accomplishment of Utilities Team objectives. 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 hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com. 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 [https://metrolinx.sharepoint.com/sites/MyLinx-Policy/Manuals/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=/sites/MyLinx-Policy/Manuals/HR Policies by name/HR-0202-17 Internal Career Mobility Policy.pdf&parent=/sites/MyLinx-Policy/Manuals/HR Policies by name] 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-MM3

Responsibilities

Manage enterprise-level relationships with electrical utility owners to support Metrolinx capital projects. Provide technical expertise and leadership to Project Delivery Teams regarding the relocation and protection of electrical assets.