Analyst, Rapid Transit Sponsor
Analyst, Rapid Transit Sponsor
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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.
This Analyst role will support Senior Advisors and Sponsors with the planning implementation and monitoring of Metrolinxs GO Bus Network. The analyst may also carry out technical transportation analysis of new GO bus and rail services and other Metrolinx transit service as well as associated infrastructure requirements.
Type of role: Contract/Temporary Assignment up to 6 Months
What will I be doing
- Assist in the preparation and inputs to materials for various project approvals at corporate governance bodies including the Investment Panel Change Control Board Metrolinx Board Treasury Board etc.
- Supports the Sponsor(s) with monitoring of bus project risks constraints and contingencies to avoid additional project costs penalties and delays; and proactively escalate issues to the Sponsors.
- Contributing to the development review and monitoring of various GO bus initiatives including business cases benefits realization plans funding submissions and performance requirements and measures (KPIs)
- Helps in the coordination of project requirements for bus investments and other initiatives including research working group facilitation and documentation of requirements (infrastructure operational maintenance fleet customer experience other).
- Conducts initial analyses research and studies in support of planning in the transit investment area with a focus on bus; provides advice with respect to technical and socio-economic impacts and considerations of capital investment and planning issues
- Support business case analyses for new and revised GO Bus service as well as service-related infrastructure with the goal to maximize ridership enhancing the customer experience while minimizing resource needs
- Contributes to the development of new strategies presents conclusions and recommendations to the Senior Advisor or Sponsor and suggests alternate strategies associated with possible transit initiatives/capital investments for bus.
- Work to ensure alignment of plans with transit policies factoring in impacts costs benefits and other considerations in a timely manner
- Acts as liaison to stakeholders to assist and provide information on/or interpretation/application of business programs
- Conduct resource and ridership impact analysis related to service proposals to accommodate ridership growth adapt to changing markets operate more cost-effective services and meet other Metrolinx policy objectives.
- Support efforts to critically analyze service and infrastructure proposals to ensure alignment with organizational strategic directions construction timelines operational constraints customer impact and demand as well as available resources.
- Prepare agendas coordinate attend and take minutes for daily technical/operational meetings.
- Collaborates with internal and external contacts as necessary to gather business requirements during the initiation development and implementation of assigned projects.
- Recommends approaches to meeting project goals considering business needs along with internal and external factors.
- Sets project team priorities to meet senior executive expectations of timeliness and quality.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Completion of a degree in Engineering Public Policy Planning Business or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in urban planning/transportation planning or transit infrastructure preferably in the public sector is preferred.
- Knowledge of theories principles and practices of transportation transit planning service delivery communication and protocol development
- Clear analytical thinking problem solving skills and adaptability combined with strong organizational skills undertaking literature reviews and conducting internet and survey research using spreadsheets
- Proficiency in geospatial analysis quantitative analysis ridership forecasting and service cost estimation are an asset.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint etc.)
- Experience with geospatial tools (ArcGIS) are an asset
- Interpersonal public relations and oral/written/presentation communication skills
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 the policybefore submitting your application.
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:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
