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Manager, Track Engineering & Standards

Metrolinx

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 12 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

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.

In Engineering and Asset Management we play a key role in ensuring the safe reliable and cost-effective service of our transit system as the Metrolinx engineering technical authority and owner of more than $20 Billion in assets and growing to $60 Billion by 2030.

To promote an equitable diverse and inclusive environment we provide the following:

Parental Leave Top-Up
Lactation Accommodation
Competitive Pension Plan
Annual Learning Reimbursement
Mentorship Program
Recognition of Prior Public Sector Service for Vacation Entitlements
Free GO Network Travel

Our Engineering & Asset Management - Track office is looking for a Manager Track Engineering and Standards to join our collaborative team. Reporting to the Senior Manager - Track you will support both heavy rail and light transit systems with the development of track standards for design construction and maintenance. The role further supports technical review and development of design drawings and work plans to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of capital and State of Good Repair contracts.

What will I be doing

Provides creative leadership with input from others to develop and deploy a strategic vision; connects and aligns initiatives with strategic corporate goals.
Leads and manages the development of new or revised Track infrastructure engineering standards standard plans and track material specifications in compliance with existing Metrolinx standards applicable regulations and industry best practices.
Lead the development and implementation of technical (engineering) quality assurance and controls for track assets. This ensures there is a comprehensive inventory of business processes for staff to carry out assurance and control activities in a repeatable manner and to enable trend data collection to inform continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead assurance and compliance with delivery of track infrastructure-related design and maintenance activities to address any deficiencies and substandard design to improve asset performance and reliability.
Act as a subject matter expert in track design and engineering to ensure track infrastructure designs are safe and follow Metrolinx and industry standards.
Participate in the research and continual development of existing and new Metrolinx Track Standards and Standard Plans through collaboration with various internal stakeholders consultants contractors/suppliers and academic institutions.
Provide technical expertise for review of track infrastructure-related designs/constructions and work plan methodologies (WPM) to ensure compliance and conformance with Metrolinx regional provincial and industry track standards and identify deviations from requisite standards.
Manages and provides overall direction to team including defining team member roles responsibilities and expectations; ensures timely feedback to ensure a cohesive operational unit and the optimum use of team skills
Leads coaches and motivates employees and contractors in their work processes and ensures they are equipped with tools and information to enable their full engagement; monitors the achievement of performance objectives develops and implements action plans to address performance gaps
Creates an environment of continuous improvement opens channels of communication that invite suggestions and innovative thinking and proactively seeks best practices providing top quality of services by the signage service and projects team.
Develops manages and monitors departmental/unit budget to ensure planning objectives are delivered on time and within budget.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

Completion of a degree inApplied Science Engineering Architecture or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent
Demonstrated experience related to railway passenger heavy and light rail transit track engineering and the applicable standards and regulations
Comprehensive knowledge Track engineering industries best practices in designs construction maintenance and lifecycle assessment for sustainable design
Progressive experience developing capital project design andconstruction standards preferably within construction and/or transit and/or the public sector
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic relationships to work across division and with internal and external stakeholders/clients
Experience in track and civil design using software (AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D) to create and update drawings and standard plans will be considered an asset.
Strong problem-solving and influencing skills to establish effective working relationships negotiate and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external to the organization along with the ability to gain cooperation from individuals not under direct authority
Excellent oral written/presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively in a large integrated matrix team environment at all levels of an organization
Valid Professional Engineer (.) license in the province of Ontario or the ability to obtain . will be considered an asset

Special Conditions:

You may be required to work flexible hours/shifts to support various work programs and inspection schedules
Work conditions involve walking through different terrain in various weather conditions

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.

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.

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Required Experience:

Manager

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