Director, Signals & Communications - Projects
Director, Signals & Communications - Projects
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Job 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 Asset Management and Maintenance 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.
Our Signals Division is looking for a Director Signals and Communications Projects to join the team! This role is accountable for strategic planning delivery and implementation of Signalling State of Good Repair and Level Crossing projects. Reporting to Vice President Signals and Communications you will lead a team of professional Signal & Communication engineers and project managers to deliver projects and address improvements of existing asset performance through various initiatives.
What will I be doing
Directs strategic and tactical direction to multidisciplinary engineering and project management professionals within the Signaling discipline and outsourced contract teams to deliver the portfolio of Signals & Communications State of Good Repair and Level Crossing projects
Lead the strategic project planning design staging and tendering; direct the creation of a phasing plan to identify optimal sequencing of construction
Direct and coordinate the delivery of Signal & Communication projects encompassing construction commissioning and deployment into operational service in accordance with corporate project management standards procedures controls and environmental requirements to minimize the impact on service and to maintain a high level of customer service
Manages complex Signals and Communications programmatic and technical issues and risks facilitates effective conflict resolution and communicates with intra agency divisions regulators contracted partners and other external stakeholders.
Directs the application of Lean improvement initiatives in accordance with corporate standards for the betterment of projects and processes.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
University Degree in Engineering and/or rail sector and related industry experience or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent
Demonstrated experience in Signals & Communications project management.
. or C.E.T accreditation Project Management Certification or Lean Certification is considered an asset
Experience leading engineering and project teams delivering complex signaling or infrastructure projects
Experience with project management principles and best practices including budget and schedule controls reporting and risk management to be able to lead and direct professional staff as well as cross functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects
Vendor management expertise to be able to manage development and delivery of externally provided products and services (e.g. negotiate contracts interpret compile and administer contracts and memoranda of understanding)
Proficient in transformational change management risk management and assessment initiatives to reflect on lessons learned to analyze evaluate and define problems/challenges identify alternatives and make timely decisions to manage risk and address issues
Exposure to systems engineering process for all Signals & Communications assets including system integration requirements management configuration management integrated design logistics management and interface management
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 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.
Should it be determined that any background information provided be 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:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
