Executive Vice President, Legal, Regulatory Affairs and Governance

Metrolinx•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Metrolinx is seeking an Executive Vice President (EVP), Legal, Regulatory Affairs and Governance to lead enterprise-wide regulatory strategy, governance, safety oversight, and operational claims management. This role is crucial for ensuring proactive regulatory positioning, effective risk management, and alignment between regulatory obligations, operational needs, and corporate strategy to achieve long-term operational, financial, and reputational success. As a key member of the executive leadership team and a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board, the EVP will integrate regulatory, safety, and governance insights into capital planning, major infrastructure delivery, and transit operations. This position requires fostering strong relationships with regulators, government agencies, and key stakeholders.

Requirements

Law degree (LLB/JD) and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
15+ years of progressive experience in regulatory, legal, or public policy roles within a highly regulated industry (e.g., energy, transportation, infrastructure, public sector).
Significant executive leadership experience, including leading large, multidisciplinary teams (25+ employees).
Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise regulatory strategies, including engagement with regulators and tribunals.
Experience leading complex regulatory proceedings, applications, or hearings.
Strong knowledge of regulatory governance, administrative law, compliance frameworks, and risk management.
Proven ability to operate effectively in complex highly regulated environments.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of a multi-year regulatory strategy aligned with corporate priorities, infrastructure investments, and operational requirements.
Establish and oversee an enterprise-wide Regulatory Affairs Office, including governance frameworks, policies, assurance mechanisms, and escalation protocols.
Integrate regulatory considerations into corporate planning, capital programs, safety frameworks, and risk management.
Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of enterprise regulatory risks, ensuring alignment with Metrolinx’s risk tolerance.
Serve as Metrolinx’s senior representative with regulators, administrative tribunals, government bodies, and oversight agencies.
Coordinate cross-functional messaging and engagement strategies for complex or high-risk regulatory matters.
Oversee claims and dispute management strategies, including litigation and regulatory proceedings, ensuring optimal outcomes and risk mitigation.
Ensure regulatory insights inform safety strategy, operational resilience, and crisis response.
Partner closely with Legal, Commercial, and Operations teams to ensure regulatory considerations are embedded in decision-making, contracts, procurement, infrastructure delivery, and operations.
Contribute to enterprise decision-making with data-driven regulatory analytics and financial insight.
Oversee budgets, resourcing, and operating models for the relevant functions.
Ensure delivery of regulatory and compliance initiatives on time, on budget, and aligned to enterprise priorities.
Implement performance metrics and reporting to track regulatory outcomes, risk exposure, and organizational effectiveness.
Lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary leadership team of ~25+ professionals through transformation, integration, and growth.
Foster a culture of strategic thinking, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Develop leadership capability and succession pipeline, including readiness for future executive roles.
Create a working environment that is aligned with the organization’s desire to be “an employer of choice”.