 Provide strategic advice to cross functional business units around risks and related response, including facilitating the identification, prioritization and assessment of key organizational risks. Build and maintain strong relationships throughout the organization to advise management on risk management. Apply due diligence in the treatment and management of risks on an ongoing basis to reduce the extent of Metrolinx’ risk exposure. Drive and embed risk management practices… Show more  Provide strategic advice to cross functional business units around risks and related response, including facilitating the identification, prioritization and assessment of key organizational risks. Build and maintain strong relationships throughout the organization to advise management on risk management. Apply due diligence in the treatment and management of risks on an ongoing basis to reduce the extent of Metrolinx’ risk exposure. Drive and embed risk management practices across business units, by faciliating risk management training. Develop, mentor, coach, and guide a matrixed internal team of highly qualified multi-disciplinary professionals Show less

 Planned, developed, led monthly risk meetings and risk deep dives with the cross-functional teams to define critical risks with appropriate mitigation strategies. Provides strategic advice around the risks, especially for new and emerging areas of concern for the Management and the Board.  Developed and conducted risk management training including mentoring to ensure operational business units are aligned with the enterprise risk management objectives.  Established an Enterprise… Show more  Planned, developed, led monthly risk meetings and risk deep dives with the cross-functional teams to define critical risks with appropriate mitigation strategies. Provides strategic advice around the risks, especially for new and emerging areas of concern for the Management and the Board.  Developed and conducted risk management training including mentoring to ensure operational business units are aligned with the enterprise risk management objectives.  Established an Enterprise Risk Management training program to drive and embed risk management practices across the organization to reduce the extent of Metrolinx’ risk exposure. Continuously developed strong relationships across the organization to advise on risk management and raise awareness of immediate and emerging critical risks Prepared and presented monthly risk reports to the Operations’ Leadership Team to provide leadership, guidance and expertise in the assessment and mitigations of risks; tracks and drives rosolution. Demostrated strong project management skills to monitor activities to ensure adherence to timelines and objectives by using data analytics, dashboards and control boards. Show less

- Managed a variety of contract, budget and administrative projects.- Planned, developed and monitored capital and operating budgets, including the 10-Year Capital Plan.- Identified, assessed and recommended solutions for financial issues that impact capital and operating projects/contracts.- Participated in contract negotiations, oversees contract administration and manages projects to ensure that vendors adhere to budgets and contract requirements.- Developed divisional and… Show more - Managed a variety of contract, budget and administrative projects.- Planned, developed and monitored capital and operating budgets, including the 10-Year Capital Plan.- Identified, assessed and recommended solutions for financial issues that impact capital and operating projects/contracts.- Participated in contract negotiations, oversees contract administration and manages projects to ensure that vendors adhere to budgets and contract requirements.- Developed divisional and departmental processes and procedures.- Conducted financial and contract analysis. Show less

- Managed contracts to ensure full contractor compliance with agreement terms, budgets and timelines.- Contract administration including financial planning and analysis, procurement and dispute resolution.- Provided technical expertise to contract development to ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices- Analyzed data of corridor infrastructure, identifies component deteriorations and provides recommendations for rehabilitation to improve performance management… Show more - Managed contracts to ensure full contractor compliance with agreement terms, budgets and timelines.- Contract administration including financial planning and analysis, procurement and dispute resolution.- Provided technical expertise to contract development to ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices- Analyzed data of corridor infrastructure, identifies component deteriorations and provides recommendations for rehabilitation to improve performance management - Prepared reports and presentations including charts, graphs and progress reports- Delivered presentations to stakeholders and Senior Management to receive support- Developed and managed processes to improve performance delivery Show less

- Led the development and implementation of annual service plans which saved operating hours - Monitored transit services related to Key Performance Indicators and made recommendations that improved on-time performance and matched service to meet demand- Monitored transit operating hours to ensure services delivered within budget- Facilitated stakeholder workshops related to annual service plans which resulted in receiving consensus of the service plan initiatives- Led the… Show more - Led the development and implementation of annual service plans which saved operating hours - Monitored transit services related to Key Performance Indicators and made recommendations that improved on-time performance and matched service to meet demand- Monitored transit operating hours to ensure services delivered within budget- Facilitated stakeholder workshops related to annual service plans which resulted in receiving consensus of the service plan initiatives- Led the public consultation process by organizing and hosting the public information centres - Provided input on long-term transportation strategies to ensure designs and plans would meet future transit requirements such as number of bus bays - Hired, trained, and supervised a team of five, and performed human resources duties such as performance reviews Show less

- Developed and implemented transit service plans which were consistent with York Region’s goals and objectives, on time and within budget- Analyzed transit statistics to identify trends, forecast demand and to plan transit initiatives- Designed and modified transit services to increase ridership annually- Conducted root cause analysis for routing issues and developed corrective actions which helped to improve safety and to increase ridership- Provided expert advice on a wide… Show more - Developed and implemented transit service plans which were consistent with York Region’s goals and objectives, on time and within budget- Analyzed transit statistics to identify trends, forecast demand and to plan transit initiatives- Designed and modified transit services to increase ridership annually- Conducted root cause analysis for routing issues and developed corrective actions which helped to improve safety and to increase ridership- Provided expert advice on a wide range of transit and transportation planning initiatives such as York Region’s Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan and Markham Transportation Strategic Plan - Lead and coordinated surveys such as a transfer trace survey to collect data that would support future transit initiatives- Provided transit requirements pertaining to development applications (Official Plans, Secondary Plans, subdivision applications and Environmental Assessments)- Assessed locations for future transit facilities and reviewed facility designs to determine the feasibility of the proposed locations and identify infrastructure requirements in order to meet the needs of all key stakeholders- Demonstrated strong skills in corporate core competencies including customer service, team work and accountability Show less

- Prepared the York Region Transportation Fact Book that was used by York Region Councilors and York Region employees - Reviewed and commented on transitway environmental assessments for improve accuracy and readability

- Conducted the bus shelter/pad installation program to ensure new infrastructure was installed at the most critical locations that had high passenger demand - Reviewed and commented on development applications for new subdivisions and business parks to ensure transit infrastructure was incorporated into the designs and financial supported through development charges- Analyzed transit statistics and identified trends to plan for service adjustments and increase ridership

- Participated in the watermain refurbishing program to identify locations where repairs were required