Data & Automation Specialist
Data & Automation Specialist
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14-09-2025
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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.
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
Metrolinx is seeking a Data & Automation Specialistto join our Strategic Train Service Planning team. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong ability to diagnose and resolve issues related to script execution system configuration and user management. You will contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of automation tools support simulation software platforms and ensure reliable system operations. This is a unique opportunity to work with modern technologies like AWS Python and business intelligence tools in support of developing simulations models and shaping the future of transit across the region
What will I be doing
- Designs and develops rail simulation tools to supportTrain Service Planning ability to make informed business decisions; researches a variety of data sources to develop usage and growth insight.
- Analyzes all available data sources to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
- Ability to identify and resolve issues related to script execution system configuration or user management.
- Supports TSPs with writing and modifying scripts for monitoring and automation.
- Participates in periodic reviews of simulation systems and reports with Executive Leadership team. Transferring technical details for non-technical stakeholders.
- Liaises with TSP to understand their needs proactively resolving issues and optimizing performance of the system.
- Identifies develops manages and executes analytical projects designed to uncover areas of businessopportunity for TSP clients and subsequently develops business recommendations.
- Uses testing period to mitigate risks and save time and money during the implementation stage.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Completion of a degree in computer science data science engineering mathematics statistics economics or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent
- Demonstrated experience managing AWS services specifically LightSail S3 Lambda and Cognito.
- Experience with workflow design and RPA
- Experience with remote ops AWS API design and integration
- Expertise with Python SQL GitHub and front-end languages such as JavaScript.
- Oral/written/presentation communication skills togenerate standard or custom reports that summarize business and/or financial data for review by executives managers partners and other stakeholders
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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