Vice President, Programs

IO’s Development Team is the centre for public sector land development in the Province of Ontario through its three Departments: Landmark Projects (LP), Social Purpose Projects (SPP), and Transit Oriented Communities (TOC). The Development team manages a $40BN program, working on some of the most impactful and high profile development projects in the Province, bringing together new and existing partners for the development of commercial solutions and the execution of related real-estate transactions to deliver on government priorities. The three verticals, LP, SPP and TOC, have direct impact on Ontario’s infrastructure projects including the creation of landmark destinations, health and long-term care facilities, housing, and transit-oriented communities that integrate with public transit delivery (along major bus, subway(s) and GO/LRT stations). Your contributions will help to maximize housing supply, deliver long-term care beds, revitalize and modernize provincial destinations, and create complete communities that include affordable and attainable housing, public services, community amenities, recreation/ family entertainment, daycare and employment. As the Vice President, Development, Transit Oriented Communities Program at Infrastructure Ontario, you will lead a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and execution of the TOC program portfolio. You will be responsible for providing leadership in policy, governance, stakeholder engagement, and financial management to drive the successful delivery of infrastructure projects.  What You Will Do Lead the formulation and implementation of program-wide policies, strategies, and governance frameworks for both GO/LRT TOC and Subways TOC portfolios.  Oversee key relationships with government ministries, municipalities, Indigenous communities, and other strategic partners to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.  Manage approvals, briefing materials, and submissions related to TOC transactions, ensuring compliance and efficiency.  Drive stakeholder consultations and negotiations, fostering positive relationships with municipal and regional partners to facilitate project developments.  Develop and maintain financial models, project data, and milestone schedules to support decision-making and ensure portfolio consistency.  Manage third-party professional services budgets and costs across the portfolio, ensuring financial feasibility and accountability.  Foster team growth and development through training initiatives, industry engagements, and talent pipeline management.  Who We're Looking For Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, 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.  Post-secondary and/or professional learnings in the following areas: RPP, , MBA, MS, CFA, CPA, or CAIA.  Extensive leadership experience in private and/or public sectors, with a focus on financial or professional services, including conducting detailed examinations in real estate, development, or infrastructure.  Strong understanding of government priorities, approval processes, and stakeholder management, with a strategic mindset and an ability to influence senior leaders effectively.  Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.  What's 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 comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more. IO offers a defined contribution pension plan, with the organization contributing the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary and will also match any employee contribution up to an additional 5% of their annual salary. To provide further options for planning and saving for their future, IO offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account to eligible employees. 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 $2500 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 license 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. $145,500 - $218,200 a yearWe offer a competitive salary range of $$145,500 to $218,200 (M4 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate. This posting will close on Monday July 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM .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.By submitting your application you are granting Infrastructure Ontario permission to process your personal data during the recruitment process and for keeping records of the process. Infrastructure Ontario may share your personal data internally to appropriate persons involved in the recruitment process and to third parties where there is an administrative or lawful basis for doing so. Provided that Infrastructure Ontario does not have any lawful reason to continue processing your personal data, you may make a formal request to rectify, erase or restrict (the processing of) your personal data.