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.

Why Join Metrolinx?

- Work that makes an impact across all of Metrolinx as well as the GTHA
- Learning and development opportunities
- An open and inclusive work environment
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits, and wellness spending account
- Defined Benefit OMERS Pension plan

Role Summary

Our Integrated Delivery division is looking for a Sponsor Officer to join our multi-disciplinary team responsible for ensuring the realization of project benefits through the transformative GO Expansion Program. You will work closely with GO Expansion Sponsors in the strategic planning and execution of high-profile projects, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, securing governance approvals, and coordinate between teams across Metrolinx.

What will I be doing?

- Work alongside the Senior Manager, GO Expansion Sponsor to own and advance defined workstreams from initial problem definition through analysis, stakeholder alignment, recommendation and follow-through, helping ensure the missions and benefits outlined in the GO Expansion Business Case and GO Extensions business cases are achieved.




- Bring structure to ambiguous and evolving issues by rapidly synthesizing technical, operational, commercial and stakeholder inputs, identifying the key questions and decisions required, and translating them into practical work plans, priorities and transparent next steps.
- Support management of a portfolio of initiatives at different stages of maturity, proactively identifying emerging risks, issues, dependencies and opportunities, maintaining visibility of actions and decisions, and escalating matters where required to protect program perks.
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams and subject matter experts to assess alternatives, challenge assumptions, identify trade-offs and develop evidence-based recommendations where needed to protect program benefits.
- As required, represent the GO Expansion Sponsor Team on Working Groups, governance forums and other review and decision-making bodies, bringing a clear understanding of intended outcomes, issues requiring resolution and follow-through required.
- Design and support workshops and working sessions that move complex issues toward decisions, including developing agendas and materials, synthesizing discussions, documenting decisions and commitments, and maintaining disciplined follow-through.
- Develop concise, decision-oriented governance materials, briefing notes, reports,



presentations and recommendations that translate complex technical and stakeholder information into clear narratives for internal and external stakeholders, senior management and public forums; and support delivery of presentations as required.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal divisions and external stakeholders, using sound judgement, collaboration and influence to manage interfaces, align competing priorities and advance outcomes without direct authority.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

- Completion of a degree in Public Policy, Planning, Business, Engineering or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation recognized by the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience on strategic planning, development, and implementation of transportation and / or infrastructure projects, preferably in the public sector. Experience in transit and rail project delivery or operating environments is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of project management principles, governance frameworks, risk management, and financial stewardship.
- Adaptability combined with strong organizational skills to assess, manage and document changes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Strong problem-solving skills and clear analytical thinking to make evidence-based recommendations to support executive and senior management level decision making.
- Proven stakeholder management, negotiation, mediation and influencing skills to foster multi-stakeholder collaboration, and r

📌 Sponsor Officer, GO Expansion (Toronto)
🏢 Metrolinx
📍 Toronto