Senior Manager and Advisor to the President and CEO

Metrolinx•Canada,

7h•CA$140,764 - CA$198,828

About The Position

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. Metrolinx’s CEO office is looking for a Senior Manager and Advisor to the President and CEO. As a senior leader within the Office of the CEO, you will act as a trusted advisor to the Chief of Staff and the CEO, providing strategic leadership across enterprise priorities, government relations, executive operations, and stakeholder management. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will play a pivotal role in aligning organizational strategy with government direction, ensuring effective decision‑making, accountability, and execution across Metrolinx.

Requirements

University degree in Business Administration, Public Policy or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Proven experience providing executive‑level support in complex organizations.
Experience managing high‑volume correspondence, executive briefings, and sensitive information flow.
Experience working with senior executives, Boards, and government stakeholders.
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

Act on behalf of the Chief of Staff and Office of the CEO at internal and external meetings, including providing executive direction and coverage during absences.
Provide strategic advice on capital and operational initiatives, enterprise transformation, policy development, and major programs (e.g., GO Expansion).
Lead special projects and enterprise‑wide initiatives, managing cross‑functional teams through all project phases.
Develop and oversee governance processes, reporting frameworks, and accountability mechanisms aligned to corporate and government priorities.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Office of the CEO and government partners, including the Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Infrastructure, and other ministries as required.
Monitor and report on government directives, approvals, and Treasury Board submissions.
Anticipate, assess, and manage high‑profile or contentious issues with political acuity.
Build strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders, Infrastructure Ontario, and external stakeholders.
Ensure timely, accurate information flow between executive leadership, project teams, and stakeholders.
Provide leadership over enterprise‑level briefing materials, issues notes, Board and executive committee reports, and in‑camera documentation.
Oversee CEO internal and external communications, including town halls, staff meetings, government announcements, and speaking engagements.
Coordinate messaging and responses for emerging or sensitive issues in collaboration with Communications & Community Engagement.
Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team within the Office of the CEO, including Senior Advisors and managers.
Set priorities, manage performance, support development planning, and address employee relations matters in alignment with policy.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and resilient team culture aligned with Metrolinx values.
Establish streamlined processes for briefing, approvals, and government engagement.
Promote a strong project management and risk‑aware culture across the organization.