Position Purpose

What You Will Do

Lead program-level approvals with internal and external stakeholders
Manage program-level municipal interface for TOC development sites
Lead the formulation of responses to inquiries and requests for program-level briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders
Lead integration of Development considerations into transaction project agreements
Design and establish Development TOC specific interface provisions within project agreements, and ensure consistency across Development projects
Manage the integration of Development requirements into project agreements to define interfaces, performance security, and risk incurred by Contracting Authority in undertaking the development program
Lead business process improvement initiatives within Development, improving the management, tracking, reporting and efficiency of operations

What We Are Looking For

Several years' experience communicating with development/transaction teams, and with program leadership within government/government agencies, including both municipal and provincial stakeholders
Leadership experience in real estate development, strategy, business analysis, business case development, industry analysis and transaction structuring to support the development of complex strategies / transaction structures to senior decision-makers in a compelling, effective, and tailored way
Strong leadership skills with ability to manage a team, motivate, mentor and professionally develop direct reports
Proficiency with financial models as a basis to inform options and recommendations
Ability to lead a large, multi-disciplinary, cross-functional team to deliver complex and politically-sensitive projects
Demonstrated ability to find innovative solutions to complex problems
Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and to lead and align multiple stakeholders around a common solution and path forward
Experience in a management role within a government ministry and public sector senior management in governance and/or policy is an asset
Experience drafting and/or reviewing Treasury Board submissions within government or an agency is an asset
Experience in the implementation/delivery and/or oversight of infrastructure projects
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently
The ability to balance conflicting project demands, prioritize outcomes and be accountable for project implementation
Motivated to find innovative solutions to complex commercial or technical problems and strive to bring clarity to complicated or ambiguous situations. Ability to distill complex processes, analysis and findings into concise reports or presentations
A general understanding of land development, urban planning, municipal and provincial land development practices, policies, rules and regulations
A Master's degree or equivalent professional certification in public administration, business, economics, management, urban planning, architecture, or engineering is an asset

What We Offer

Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee's annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future.
A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues' well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and license fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee's role.
Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs.
A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

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