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.
This role is an inoffice position based at our Toronto location. Our team is highly collaborative and much of our work benefits from inperson cocreation relationshipbuilding and handson partnership with leaders across the organization.
Reporting to the Director Network Operations Planning you will serve as a liaise between the Electrification project delivery team Network Operations Planning and Operations. Key responsibilities include understanding the operational impact of proposed changes ensuring operating requirements are correctly reflected in planning activities and proposals and participating in change-management activities with affected business units.
What will I be doing
Develops maintains and leverages an internal network for strategic pursuits that are specifically targeted to improve asset system readiness for the electrification asset base prior to operations.
Builds collaborative relationships with senior organizational leadership and gains trust with stakeholders (e.g. Capital Projects Group (CPG) Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) other business units other transit agencies) to foster good relations gain support develop resources drive results realize project outcomes manage conflicts and represent the needs of stakeholders.
Collaborate with Operations and other affected business units to develop and review new or revised policies plans and procedures related to electrified rail operations.
Provides support and oversight to staff and project teams.
Promotes and creates a working environment aligned with the organizations desire to be the best company to work for.
Other duties as assigned.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent related industry experience required
Significant experience in electrified rail operations (heavy rail LRT or subway systems) is required.
A graduate degree in electrical engineering or related industry experience is an asset.
Experience in a network control center setting is an asset.
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:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and other applicable legislation so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting 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.
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