Manager, Modeling & Simulation - Talent Pool

Metrolinxis 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.

Manager Modeling and Simulation position leads the development and execution of service plans and timetabling for all rail service offerings for GO Transit customers.

Functional/Technical

• Leads the development of New and modified Rail Service Plans (using specialized applications and software and taking into account rail network interference resulting from multiple users of shared rail network) to support planned service level increases to improve ridership revenue and asset utilization.
• Leads a team of specialists in the development of alternative service plans to determine those plans which will deliver optimal results when measures against customer requirements effective asset utilization and cost effectiveness.
• Designs the service plans which are deployed through a multi-stakeholder Service Readiness process. Service plans must meet strict deployment impact requirements so that adverse impact on customer experience brand reputation and revenue generation are not adversely impacted.
• Lead the development of requisite competencies and capabilities within the Service Design team to effectively utilize the acquired software to design and deploy new service plans and to test and assess service plans developed by third party service providers.

Customer/Stakeholder

• Communicates and provides support to both internal and external clients to enhance and achieve organizational goals.
• Works with staff at all levels to exchange information coordinate efforts and resolve issues.
• Collaborates with all stakeholders across Metrolinx and with external Consultants to ensure alignment of activities and other ongoing initiatives.

Operational Excellence

• Fosters a safe and healthy work environment; ensures project teams and contractors comply with health safety and environmental standards that meet or exceed legislated requirements.
• Drives innovation by reviewing and analyzing processes to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Keeps up to date on emerging trends behaviors and industry best practices by researching developing and maintaining awareness of industry best practices.

People Leadership

• Develop and maintain an environment of positive collaboration through strong working relationships and linkages between business units and departments and between Metrolinx and others.

Education:

• Completion of a degree in Information Technology Engineering Transportation Economics Planning or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.

Experience:

• Demonstrated years of experience in Operations / Service Planning.
• Knowledge of Open Track and other train simulation and modeling software is an asset.
• Heavy rail train simulation experience is an asset.

Technical Competencies:

• Leadership ability to coach mentor and manage a team of technical project professionals.
• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to liaise with all levels within the organization; to work effectively with specialists across multiple sectors.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex business requirements to stakeholders.
• Project management skills including work planning monitoring and evaluation expertise to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines.

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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