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Director, Rapid Transit Program Office

About Our Client:

As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 741,000 residents and more than 54,000 businesses, including more than 60 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is focusing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.

Make your move to the City of Mississauga and come be part of something BIG!

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Mandate: As Director of the Rapid Transit Program Office, you will lead the strategic direction, planning, and delivery of Mississauga’s major rapid transit initiatives—key drivers of our city’s long-term growth and sustainability. Reporting to senior leadership, you’ll oversee a portfolio of high-profile capital projects, supported by multi-level government funding, and ensure their successful execution through collaboration, innovation, and sound governance to ensure the City’s interests are reflected and protected.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Guide Council and the Leadership Team on transit priorities aligned with local and senior government strategies.
• Develop integrated work plans, budgets, and staffing models to support rapid transit delivery.
• Shape transit-related policies and frameworks to align with the City’s Strategic Plan.

Project Oversight & Delivery

• Manage complex transit projects through all stages—from planning to construction.
• Track progress, resolve risks, and ensure alignment with funding and policy goals.
• Coordinate with partner divisions and agencies to resolve technical and regulatory issues.

Collaboration & Communication

• Build strong partnerships with Metrolinx, transit agencies, government bodies, and peer municipalities.
• Represent the City in intergovernmental forums to advance regional transit integration.
• Lead internal steering committees and maintain transparent communications with stakeholders, including Council, public and media.

Governance, Legal & Financial Oversight

• Oversee procurement processes, funding applications, and inter-agency agreements.
• Collaborate with Legal to establish agreements with utilities, operators, and other agencies to support project delivery
• Lead business planning and manage large, multi-source capital budgets.
• Ensure financial accountability and compliance with funding partners’ expectations.

Organizational Development & Technical Excellence

• Foster a high-performing team culture focused on professional development and technical excellence.
• Monitor divisional performance, resources, and internal processes to meet evolving demands.
• Collaborate on the development and refinement of technical standards and internal processes to enhance operational efficiency.

What You Bring:

• University degree in Engineering, Planning, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience, preferably in a municipal setting.
• Visionary leadership with strong communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
• Proven relationship-builder with internal teams, agencies, and government stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of transit project delivery and inter-disciplinary project management, from planning to construction.
• Ability to assess resource needs and rely on technical experts to guide strategic decision-making.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please send a resume in confidence directly to Aman Sodi at aman.sodi@summitsearchgroup.com.

Application Deadline: Friday, July 25th at 5pm ET.

Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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