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. Director, Strategy & Business Operations to drive strategic priorities, governance, and stakeholder management across the Rapid Transit portfolio.
Provide strategic advice to the VP, and senior executives on organizational priorities, business direction, and transit initiatives. Oversee RT business operations and portfolio management, including planning, reporting, governance, and performance monitoring. Manage executive governance processes, including board materials, executive briefings, reports, presentations, and decision-making forums.
Drive communications and change management initiatives, ensuring clear messaging, organizational alignment, and successful implementation of strategic priorities. Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, providing direction, coaching, performance management, workforce planning, and fostering a high-performing culture.
Business
Degree or a combination of education,
training and experience deemed equivalent Demonstrated years’ progressively responsible strategic leadership experience in thepublic sector, including experience developing strategic operational policy and planning strategies in a public sector setting.
Metrolinx
Act, Planning Act, Municipal Act) is an asset. Knowledge of leadership, strategic policy, and operational planning to support business initiatives. Strong relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience developing collaborative solutions with diverse stakeholders to support project planning and delivery. Excellent writing skills for senior management briefs, presentations, strategy documents, and reports. Political acuity to assess organizational impacts, manage sensitive information, and navigate decision-making environments.
Ability to identify strategic opportunities and risks and take proactive action. 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.
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Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.
📌 Director, Strategy & Program Delivery (Toronto)
🏢 Metrolinx
📍 Toronto