Planning Analyst - Systems & Maintenance, BFM

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 Operations & Safety (GO & UP) division promotes diversity equity and inclusion by ensuring equal employment opportunities and fostering a supportive workplace culture.

We support this commitment by providing:

• Competitive Pension Plan
• Employee learning & development programs and reimbursement
• Recognition of prior Public Service for Vacation Entitlement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Benefit Programs
• Parental Leave top-up lactations accommodation and childcare partnerships
• Menopause Policy
• Employee Resource Groups

Our BFM Transformation Planning & Systems office is seeking a Planning Analyst Systems & Maintenance to conduct thorough analyses and leverage data-driven insights for crafting precise forecasts and capacity plans in the Bus Fleet Maintenance department. Analyzes historical data and current trends to predict future maintenance requirements to help plan seamless fleet availability and operational efficiency. Includes pinpointing the optimal equilibrium between maintenance demands and resource availability (personnel equipment and materials).

What will I be doing

• Generate and analyze Work Orders for organizational assets addressing findings functional failures and improvements.
• Identify and analyze deviations in process indicators implementing necessary alerts and corrections for control
• Provide regular updates and if requested feedback on the fulfillment of activities outlined in the maintenance plan based on generated consumption.
• Translates high-level conceptual business strategies and objectives into user-requirements to guide service development activities
• Identifies and facilitates development of documentation for new and modified business policies and procedures (e.g. standard operating procedures (SOPs) and workflows) to ensure effective implementation of technology solutions
• Ensures that quality standards are adhered to during the development and implementation of projects; recommends solutions and improvements to business processes on behalf of management
• Liaises with team members and stakeholders to discuss issues and recommend corrective actions
• Regularly update and analyze Maintenance Planning process indicators ensuring continuous monitoring and control over process variables.
• Interacts and/or works with cross functional teams and stakeholders to progress projects and initiatives manages distribution of information provides updates and utilizes influencing skills to achieve desired outcomes
• Develops maintains and continually improves communication standards and tools while incorporating best practices
• Guides and influences others in performance of their day-to-day activities without direct supervisory responsibility

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Completion of a relevant bachelors degree an engineering technologist diploma OR a certified trade with a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent may be considered.
• Demonstrated years of progressively responsible industrial railway maintenance or bus maintenance experience is required
• CET Certificate of Qualification or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire considered an asset
• Demonstrated expertise in work order management systems database management data mining and analytics Prior use of Maintenance Management Systems: High level of familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems like Hexagon(Infor) Maximo SAP PM or similar.
• Excellent relationship management consultation and oral/written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerBi Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Project Visio)
• Prior experience in industrial maintenance and scheduling best practices

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.

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 thepolicybefore submitting your application.

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.

#LI-SS1