Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.
Development
IO’s Development team provides commercial advice and support to the provincial government and public sector partners regarding major land developments, including social purpose projects, transit-oriented communities, and landmark projects.
IO is responsible for the delivery of transit-oriented communities, which are part of the provincial government’s plan to build new, sustainable transit.
IO’s Development team also supports the transformation of unique provincial assets into impactful and sustainable developments that provide public policy and commercial benefits.
The Development Team at IO has experienced rapid growth since its inception in late 2021. We are hiring a Senior Advisor, Development Advisor for TOC-Subways.
What You Will Do
- As a Senior Advisor within the Development division, you will support the leadership team in the Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) - Subways business unit. Collaborating with teams of internal and external consultants, key partners, and subject matter experts, you will provide advisory services in support of key government infrastructure initiatives. Through the full project lifecycle, you will prepare and present solutions and challenge the status quo for continuous improvement. This will include a focus on delivering commercially viable solutions that maximize the utility of land to construct complete communities.
- Your ability to enhance and manage partnerships with municipalities, Provincial agencies, crown corporations, and the public is critical to your advisory work.
- You will: Prepare solutions and provide advice that helps IO’s Development Team; Participate in commercial negotiations; Support market offer/land disposition processes; Prepare business cases, including financial and/or planning analysis; Manage and secure entitlements; Coordinate site due diligence and preparation works; Assist in navigating government approvals.
Who We Are Looking For
- Extensive exposure to real-estate deal environments.
- Project management in mixed-use commercial/retail/residential development or infrastructure along subway or GO/LRT stations.
- Relevant professional learnings and competencies developed through education and experience in urban/land use/real-estate planning, development, or infrastructure project delivery.
- Experience in feasibility assessments for development projects.
- Experience in working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience in coordinating external consultants and advisors.
What Is In It For You
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
- A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
- A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future.
- A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
- A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
- Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
- Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and licence fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
- Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs
- A convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.
This posting will close on October 3, 2024, at 11:59 AM EST.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until associated positions are filled.
After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.
At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
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