Co-op Student, Risk Advisory

CO-OP Student Risk Advisory

Employee Status: Contract

Bargaining Unit: Non-Union

Location: 20 Bay Street

Pay Range:$21.22-$24.41 per hour. Your hourly rate will be based on the year of study at school.

Work Location: HYBRID

Contract: 4 months starting September 2025

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 Risk Advisory team in the Office of the Chief Risk Officer is looking for a CO-OP Student to assist with the planning implementation and monitoring of Risks across Metrolinx and support a strong risk culture. The CO-OP Student will work with internal partners to provide analytical support in the completion of required tasks and deliverables. You will report to the Senior Manager Risk Advisory.

What will I be doing

• Provides a variety of administrative and/or technical services to support the business which may include: preparing reports memos meeting minutes documents; maintains and updates electronic filing systems; provides record management services
• Assists in the development and facilitation of risk workshops and discussions with client groups across Metrolinx
• Develops spreadsheets forms and databases to input track store and retrieve data
• Supports in the development and rollout of online training modules and other tools to promote a stronger risk culture in the organization
• Recommends improvements to existing processes and procedures to achieve greater efficiency
• Support the Office of the Chief Risk Officer in performing analysis and presentation of information on risks in the electronic risk tracking system
• Work with internal and external partners to collect data respond to queries and exchange information
• Provide assistance and support to staff in a variety of areas including gathering inputting organizing and interpreting data for reports/presentations/meetings/projects
• Provide assistance and support to staff in a variety of areas including gathering inputting organizing and interpreting data for reports/presentations/meetings/projects
• Prepare agendas coordinate attend and take minutes for daily technical/operational meetings

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Must be attending school full-time and returning to an academic institution
• Must be at least 15 years of age before starting employment
• Enrolled in Finance Project Management Operations Management Human Resources Communications or IT programs at a post-secondary institution
• Strong written oral communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Experience in designing and creating online educational tools would be considered an asset
• Competence in software such as Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with LEAN methodologies and mindset would be considered an asset
• Be a self-starter with excellent work ethic and a continuous improvement mindset
• Previous experience working within a business environment is preferred
• A willingness to learn while being exposed to all aspects of theory principles and practices of risk management
• Ability to work with and assist other co-workers with various projects

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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