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.
This role is an in‑office position based at our [20 Bay St] location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.
Come join a dynamic team that will deliver an exciting multi-billion-dollar capital program which will transform the regional rail network with electrification, more frequent service, shorter journey times and a modernized system for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Region. Reporting to the Capital Finance Director, the Manager, Capital Cost Control will lead a team of junior and senior cost control analysts to ensure effective cost management across the Fixed Assets and Fleet capital portfolios, including budgeting, forecasting, and controlling costs throughout the project lifecycle.
What will I be doing?
- Implements and maintains cost control systems and procedures to manage capital project funds in compliance with Metrolinx financial policies.
- Provides advice to Sponsors, Asset Managers, Project Delivery Team (PDT) Leads, Commercial and Procurement teams and key stakeholders in all matters related to cost control systems and procedures to achieve on-time and on-budget goals on multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects.
- Leads continuous financial reporting with accurate, timely information on budgets, commitments, forecasts, variances, risks, opportunities, contingencies, and cash flow; conducts ongoing risk analysis with Project Delivery Team (PDT) Leads to optimize contingency strategies.
- Develops and reports financial and performance metrics to senior management and Metrolinx Finance, addressing issues and risks; designs and maintains data sources, analytics systems, and dashboards for reporting and forecasting.
- Builds and strengthen working relationships with the CFO, Corporate Controller and Finance Services to ensure financial framework and linkages are established and being implemented for quality financial reporting, accurate payments to vendors in a multi-billion-dollar project environment, and to manage the resolution of cost control issues.
- Implements the training framework to build the skills, knowledge and capabilities of staff, project consultants and third-party partners on cost control policies and process requirements, to develop capital acumen, and achieve financial objectives.
- Manages and develops staff, defining roles and expectations, delivering feedback, monitoring assignments and performance objectives, and implementing action plans to address gaps.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
- Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience leading cost management processes in large, complex multi-billion dollar, and multi-project construction and infrastructure environments. Exposure to different delivery models including Alliance, Progressive Design Build and Construction Management at Risk.
- A recognized accounting designation (CPA/CA/CMA/CGA) is/are considered an asset.
- A recognized designation from PMP or AACE is/are considered an asset.
- Knowledge of HR legislation and collective agreements to effectively manage employees and contractors.
- Expertise in accounting, financial analysis, controllership, risk management, and reporting within large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Strong influencing skills to secure adherence to financial and cost-control processes across stakeholders.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct comprehensive financial assessments, identify risks, and recommend solutions.
- Understanding of governance, accountability, quality management systems, and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard project baselines.
- Proficiency in MS Office and financial software tools to document and present financial standing and recommendations.
- Experience with project and cost management systems (e.g., Ecosys, Unifier, Primavera P6) is an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills to represent Capital Finance, resolve inquiries, manage vendor relationships, and refine financial controls, policies, and procedures.
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 and other applicable legislation so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email
[email protected].
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.
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.
