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.
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is looking for a Manager, Intergovernmental Finance Policy to lead and coordinate funding submissions related to capital projects for federal, provincial and other funding/financing sources project delivery activities and lead financial analysis and other associated planning activities to support the development of the capital plan and other long-term funding strategies.
What will I be doing?
Supports the development of Treasury Board submissions and supporting documentation, in particular related to the financial and transit policy implications and requests for funding.
Supports the development of future funding opportunities including federal funding proposals to ensure Metrolinx funding and support the province’s objective to secure federal funding from the legacy federal infrastructure programs and the new suite of federal funding programs.
Leads ongoing review of government funding programs and non-traditional funding opportunities for specific programs such as sustainability initiatives, energy retrofits.
Co-ordinates with business units within the Finance Division and other Metrolinx Divisions on federal and provincial funding requests to support both future capital infrastructure investments and operating subsidies.
Leads Metrolinx input to federal funding program design for infrastructure projects to help inform project eligibility and the distribution of federal funding across Canada.
Responsible for leading the selection of Metrolinx projects for federal and provincial infrastructure funding with input from across Metrolinx.
Responsible for Metrolinx input and requirements under funding Contributions Agreements and ongoing monitoring and reporting to ensure Metrolinx complies with the requirements set out in the contribution agreement.
Leads and/or coordinates associated support and advisory activities, including maintaining, developing, and enhancing relevant linkages to other business units within Metrolinx and MTO, as required.
Other duties as assigned.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
Completion of a degree in Business, Accounting, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration is an asset.
Demonstrated experience providing advice to senior executives, ideally in the public sector, developing policy and communications materials; managing and reviewing written materials; managing special projects from inception to implementation, business acumen to manage complex and sensitive issues/tasks, timely flow of information along with stakeholder interaction. Experience in federal/provincial/municipal relations is considered an asset.
Accounting designation is an asset.
Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of policy development, board governance, business, and finance.
Project management, organizational, time management skills to lead development of federal funding proposals, financial analysis, and results-based planning projects.
Strong influencing/negotiating as well as political acumen capabilities to deal with a variety of stakeholders, agencies, and staff to ensure successful outcomes and achieve goals.
Understand complexities of large transfer payment programs like federal funding programs/payments.
Expert understanding of funding and financing opportunities used worldwide to support growth in transportation/transit services.
Expert negotiation skills to support multi-billion negotiations with various funding sources.
Collaboration, relationship management skills to liaise effectively with all stakeholders.
Verbal/written/presentation skills to develop reports, option papers, briefing notes, proposals and present to senior management, executives, Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Infrastructure, Infrastructure Ontario, Housing Infrastructure and Communities Canada, and federal treasury board.
Analytical, evaluation, problem-solving, decision-making skills.
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 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.
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