Chief Capital Officer - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Transit Commission

Toronto Transit Commission

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 9502

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department:
Chief Capital Officer's Office Chief Capital Officer's Office & Staff

Salary Information:
$228, $285,303.20

Pay Scale Group: 17SA (CAN/S/N/17SA)

Employment Type:
Regular

Weekly Hours: 35,
Off Days: Saturday and Sunday
Shift: Day

Posted On:
May 14th, 2024

Reports to:

CEO

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA.

Since 2022, the TTC has also been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity for two consecutive years'.

Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud.

The TTC's recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy.

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Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (
CEO), the Chief Capital Officer (CCO) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for the design and construction of the network infrastructure related to Capital Projects. Leading the Engineering, Construction and Expansion Group (EC&E), the CCO will ensure appropriate standards and procedures are in place for scope, schedule and cost control, including financial accountability, contract and schedule management; coordination of property acquisition, design and construction quality; coordination of consultation and communications with key partners.
The CCO will play an integral role in shaping the future of the TTC, providing a transformative vision and innovative strategies to build and deliver a system that supports the projected growth of the GTA region. They will oversee a capital budget over the next ten years of approximately $7 billion dollars and a team of approximately 800 employees through eight direct reports.
Through strategic leadership and direction, the CCO will consistently meet the TTC's highest standards for safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance; enabling an excellent customer experience that supports the continued economic growth and quality of life in Toronto and surrounding regions.

Scope & Responsibilities:

The duties of this role will include but are not limited to the below:
Oversee and provide active leadership to staff in the various departments of the EC&E Group, ensuring a high level of performance, quality, and customer service.
Plan, develop, and champion a multiyear strategic infrastructure implementation plan and ensure resourcing to achieve shortterm and longterm business deliverables.
Identify optimal sequencing of priorities for infrastructure build, repair, optimization, and expansion considering ongoing growth, benefits, and effective infrastructure delivery in a phasing plan.
Provide leadership to Chief Project Managers, Directors and Managers, empowering them to achieve performance objectives, and provide signoff on decisions of significant investment/risk.
Direct the design, environmental analysis, and oversight of the construction of Capital Projects and construction of other major transit facilities, ensuring they are built ontime, within budget, and to appropriate standards.
Build and establish collaborative, valueadded working relationships with business partners (communities, government, CN, Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario, York Region, and consultants) to increase influence, ensuring access to vital information and support for programs.
Participate in the development and negotiation of contracts, cooperative agreements, and business relationships with construction contractors, municipalities, utilities, regulators, and other government agencies.
Ensure best practices are utilized in the planning and management of construction works and operational service; minimizing the impact on customers, operational disruption, and maximizing construction productivity.
Represent the TTC in design and constructionrelated legal and financial issues, contractual matters, public safety, and related issues.
Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the division's annual and program life budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
Review and consolidate budgets of reporting department heads and managers; lead the identification of valueadd activities, championing cost effectiveness and ensuring fiscal prudence, providing approvals for major expenditures/contracts.
Ensure the proactive development of technical and leadership capacity for a sustainable operation through solid talent management and employee engagement. Lead the ongoing management of staff redeployment required to support changing project dema