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 Strategy and Transformation office is seeking a Director, Transformation to provide leadership for organizational transformation, working with the organizational leadership team to develop cohesive transformation plans while tracking progress, addressing emerging and adaptive needs and maintain thought leadership and identification of trends and best practice.
What will I be doing?
- Directs and leads the Strategy and Transformation function and its implementation across the organization, working amongst all divisions in a cross-functional manner.
- Develops and implements the appropriate transformation plans and strategies and stays adaptive to emerging trends and best practice in organizational transformation.
- Develops and implements the enterprise strategy work, and any associated strategic products.
- Supports and initiates LEAN process through a LEAN leadership approach.
- Manages regular reviews of organizational transformation and updates including risks, mitigation strategies and lessons learned.
- Builds relationships with affiliated groups to stay apprised of industry trends, technologies and strategies.
- Maintains strong relationships with staff and leadership, acting as a key support on the strategy and transformation files providing guidance, advice and direction.
- Develops and manages annual and long-term budgets and staffing plans that adhere to corporate standards and applicable legislation
- Monitors project and program progress to deliver objectives on time and within budget, and achieve anticipated business results while maximizing investment
- Directs input to reports, workplans and analysis.
- Directs establishment of internal practices and processes to ensure transformation strategy and implementation maintains integrity and quality.
- Leads staff within the Transformation team and establishes a work environment that exemplifies the organization’s desire to be “a best company to work for”. Manages the enterprise transformation and implementation aligned with the strategic vision, connected to strategic corporate goals; provides leadership within the management environment portfolio
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
- Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Business, Organizational Behaviour or a related discipline, or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent. Possession of a post-graduate degree is an asset.
- Demonstrated years of experience in organizational strategy, workplace transformation, change management or a related field which includes leading a team of professionals.
- Measured success in the application of change management methodology in the context of a diverse organization and experience in the public sector is an asset.
- A valid driver’s license is required to travel to various project locations, and facilities outside of the downtown area etc. Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, professional or technical practices and precedents as well as knowledge of human resources legislation to manage and direct project team employees, consultants, and contractors.
- Exceptional program and project management skills.
- Leadership experience in workplace transformation within a large-scale and complex organization with diverse business units and teams within Operations, Corporate and Capital divisions.
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.
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.
