Rail Performance Management Analyst

Pay Rate - $43.87 (hourly)

Location - 130 Adelaide Street West Toronto

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.

Our GO Operations & Safety Service Design team is looking for a Rail Performance Management Analyst to provide specialized analysis and coordination in support of GO Transits rail system through operational planning and forecasting activities.

What will I be doing

• Monitor and report service effectiveness through data analysis for the purpose of identifying issues and recommending improvements.
• Operate and maintain currency of a sophisticated rail scheduling software system as well as develop implement and manage the tracking and reporting of third-party train movement on GO Transit owned corridors.
• Plans and makes recommendations for special services and events including those requested by applicable stakeholders (VIA Rail Durham Heritage CN/CP (Railways)
• Develops and recommends operational parameters for new or modified services facilities design equipment allocation policies programs and standards.
• Collaborates on assessing impacts on ridership schedules equipment and other corporate resource requirements.
• Review and update relevant manuals.
• Write various types of reports for senior level management.
• Provide railway operations resources and interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of (3) three years of post-secondary education preferably in management transportation rail traffic control and logistical planning or another appropriate logistical function.
• Demonstrated years of progressively related experience in commuter rail operations or another appropriate logistical function or a combination of education and experience considered equivalent will be considered.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Railway Operating Rules would be an asset.
• Knowledge of front-line transit operations safety programs transportation planning and the ability to work independently or as a team member with good organizational skills.
• Good oral/written communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in data management and quantitative analysis Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint)
• Must successfully complete environmental safety and any other training required by corporate policy with the ability to obtain job related certifications as required.
• Assets: Rail scheduling and simulation experience with program language (Python R JavaScript VBA etc) and data set configuration with statistical models.

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 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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