Senior CDO Advisor-DEV

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 is responsible for executing strategic land development opportunities that include the delivery of Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC), the use of surplus lands for social purpose outcomes (e.g., attainable housing, health care and long-term care), and the planning and delivery of landmark projects like the redevelopment of Ontario Place.

Job Purpose:

The Senior Advisor to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) will provide advice and recommendations to the CDO in support of Infrastructure Ontario’s Development Division’s mandate. This includes managing key decision-making of the CDO's office, communicating CDO/executive priorities, managing internal and external relations by addressing political requests, coordinating the division and teams for strategic operational requirements, and acting as a corporate liaison.

What You Will Do:

• Provide advice and recommendations to the Chief Development Officer and Senior Management team on strategies and initiatives regarding strategic policy that advance the Division’s goals and objectives in both the short and long term.
• Facilitate communication across the executive team and the organization to ensure that the divisions’ leaders and business units are kept informed of relevant initiatives, developments, and issues to ensure coordinated and integrated activities, responses, and issues management.
• Develop strategies, practices, and tools to facilitate alignment and information sharing across the executive team.
• Collaborate with the Division’s Program Reporting team to meet project and key partner requirements.
• Work with the Development teams (TOC, SPP, and LP), communications department, and business units to ensure coordinated internal and external messaging from the CDO’s office and support the development of division communication strategies.
• Act as CDO Advisor on strategies and initiatives supporting the CDO on business planning issues and refining and articulating business strategy.
• Drive success on top priorities as directed by the CDO and work with division executives to ensure progress around objectives, key strategic initiatives, and assigned tasks by the CDO.
• Liaise with business units to ensure appropriate and complete information is provided for decision-making and informational purposes.
• On the CDO’s behalf, meet with internal and external key partners to address concerns, receive and provide information.
• Coordinate the Division’s strategic objectives, including the setting of objectives, monitoring progress against said objectives, and providing evaluations at the end of the fiscal year.
• Participate in Division Financial Planning & Analysis process, including review of annual budgets, monitoring of division profit & loss, setting budgets as required.
• Collaborate with key partners to devise program and project strategies, as directed by the CDO.
• Support procurement of services as required for the Division.
• Deliver business-critical documents to the CDO.
• Represent Infrastructure Ontario and the Development division in a diplomatic manner that inspires trust.
• Use political acumen and understanding of government practices, policies, and procedures to achieve key decisions and issues clearing.
• Present issues and recommendations/solutions to internal and external parties.
• Keep the CDO, division leaders, and key partners informed of issues, response strategies, and progress.
• Identify, anticipate, and direct issues, informing the CDO of items which require attention, and provide options and assistance to resolve issues.
• Lead and coordinate initiatives and special projects as requested.
• Prepare briefing notes, memos, and presentations on behalf of the CDO.
• Lead and coordinate monthly reporting to the relevant Board Committees, OILC Board, and division.
• Support the overall division in resource planning, reporting, and communications.

What We Are Looking For:

• Several years of progressively responsible experience in development, government relations, public administration, or key partner management and in the development and implementation of comprehensive policy strategies and programs dealing with complex and wide-ranging issues.
• Experience in a government advisory capacity, briefing, and making recommendations to senior executives and staff.
• Post-secondary learning in architecture, planning, development, public administration, business, or related program, or appropriate work experience that would be considered equivalent. An advanced degree is considered an asset.
• Ability to manage sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
• Experience with critical thinking.

What We Offer:

• 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 counseling, 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.
  

We offer a competitive salary range of $82,800 to $124,100 (P4 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate. 

This posting will close on April 10, 2025. 

Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.