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Director, Systems
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Posted:
21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Description
Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process please contact us at: or email
Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.
We are seeking a Director Systems to join our Rapid Transit Operations department!
What will I be doing
- Provide strategic technical oversight across in-service and in-flight Rapid Transit projects from design through commissioning and operations.
- Lead technical change management including scope development technical reviews variations and No-Objection decisions.
- Lead Systems Working Groups and coordinate changes across ATS S&TCS SCADA I&IT cybersecurity and other operational systems.
- Assess technical changes for system integration operational safety maintainability configuration and lifecycle impacts.
- Provide technical leadership for system-performance improvements investigations root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex technical and interface issues.
- Lead the development and governance of Rapid Transit technical standards design requirements and lessons learned.
- Apply operating-line experience to in-flight and future projects and escalate significant technical risks deficiencies and departures from requirements.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Completion of a degree in Engineering/Architecture or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent
- Demonstrated years of progressive experience in capital project management and implementation including at least five years of experience managing large complex multi-year transit projects
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (.) in the Province of Ontario or Architect (O.A.A) in the Province of Ontario is an asset
- A valid Class G drivers license is required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is strongly desired
Dont Meet Every Requirement
If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation:
Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process please contact us at: or email
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
For Internal applicants with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policybefore submitting your application.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
Required Experience:
Director
