Assurance Specialist
Assurance Specialist
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11-09-2025
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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.
Asset Management and Maintenance we play a key role in ensuring the safe reliable and cost-effective service of our transit system as the Metrolinx engineering technical authority and owner of more than $20 billion in assets and growing to $60 billion by 2030.
To promote an equitable diverse and inclusive environment we provide the following:
- Parental Leave Top-Up
- Lactation Accommodation
- Competitive Pension Plan
- Annual Learning Reimbursement
- Mentorship Program
- Recognition of Prior Public Sector Service for Vacation Entitlements
- Free GO Network Travel
Our Facilities Architecture and Engineering team in the Asset Management and Maintenance (AMM) division is looking for an Assurance Specialist Architecture to join the team. The successful candidate will provide compliance assurance of applicable technical standards and specifications related to stations and facilities assets to meet the corporate mandate and business objectives and ensure safe and reliable asset operations.
What will I be doing
- Provide architectural technical expertise for the Facilities Architecture Team and lead assigned projects ensuring stations and facilities assets are safe and fit for purpose.
- Act as subject matter expert assuring projects are in accordance with applicable Metrolinx standards and industry practices
- Conduct comprehensive and integrated design review of documents drawings and specifications leveraging architectural technical expertise to optimize designs for customer experience operational efficiency and long-term asset performance. Assess design details in the context of the entire asset lifecycle and provide comments that support station operations excellence and Metrolinx standards.
- Identify potential risks related to the design and construction phases and proactively follow up to ensure risks are addressed
- Responsible for providing recommendations as a result of risk-based and technical decision making to support agency governance processes particularly in relation to standards and the advancement of projects through key milestones.
- Provide technical guidance and support to Asset Management & Maintenance (AM&M) Team Members and other Metrolinx stakeholders.
- Support the Manager and Senior Manager in strategic initiatives including standardized processes guidelines and methodologies.
- Support the development and updating of design standards and acceptance criteria for stations and facilities assets within the architecture and landscape elements.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Completion of a university degree in Architecture Landscape Architecture Urban Planning or related field or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Registered as an OAA (Ontario Association of Architects) in the Province of Ontario is an asset
- Demonstrated experience in design construction and/or rehabilitation of facilities preferably for the movement of people through complex structures or urban areas.
- A valid Ontario Class G drivers license in good standing to attend sites including construction sites across the GTHA.
- Strong problem solving analytical interpersonal and negotiation skills and knowledge of project management principles to support the delivery of concurrent activities.
- Knowledge of landscape design especially including plant materials and/or pedestrian flow modelling to engage with reports and deliverables is an asset.
- Advanced understanding of building envelope systems and knowledge of operations maintenance and construction management standards and practices.
- Knowledge of codes and standards applicable to facility assets such as the Ontario Building Code.
- Effective written and oral communication skills such as fluency in Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to use Microsoft Power Point.
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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