Workblock Planning Officer

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Our Rail Corridor Access & Control Office is seeking a Workblock Planning Officer to facilitate the planning and scheduling of complex multi-disciplinary multi-million dollar and multi-year track work of Capital Projects Group (CPG) Rail Corridors (RC) and Third-Party Projects from inception to completion while maintaining Operations and the customers it serves.

Please note that the location for this role is 130 Adelaide.

What will I be doing

Consults with construction project teams to ensure that planning is completed prior to the commencement of work and to establish sequencing and duration of the project. Develops working schedules which delineate the sequence of work activities and contract timing requirements.
Identifies opportunities to combine work activities of various groups into a simultaneous workblocks to improve efficiency reduce cost and mitigate operational disruptions.
Monitors project critical paths and prepares schedule analysis to identify impacts of progress and/or scope changes on previously scheduled target dates. Recommends corrective action to Project Managers as required.
Develops schedule mitigation strategies and impact analysis reporting on schedule issues and critical tasks to management analyzing schedule sensitivity and risk alerting management on issues and recommending solutions to schedule issues and high risk areas.
Facilitates conference calls with relevant stakeholders to address possible conflicts and issues with work schedules.
Builds strong relationships with all internal & external stakeholders contractors & operations.
Provides oversight to ensure that scheduling risks and issues are identified resolved and/or escalated as needed.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

Completion of a diploma in Business Administration Transportation or Rail Operations Logistical planning or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent. Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) certification is an asset.
Experience in the transportation industry with direct involvement in project management related construction and scheduling.
A valid drivers license is required to travel to various site locations public meetings etc. (approximately 5%). Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.
Railway infrastructure construction and construction practices and sequencing. Principles practices techniques and tools related to schedule development and operations analysis activities in a transportation setting considered an asset.
Applicable legislation and railway operating rules affecting railway public and employee safety would be considered an asset.
Planning and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities or events.
Problem solving and negotiation skills to identify problems/issues and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions with respect to scheduling.
Relationship management and consultation skills to effectively handle external stakeholders in the scheduling of maintenance activities. Problem solving and analytical skills to develop work schedules for multiple construction projects and to identify opportunities to combine work activities of various groups to minimize service disruption.

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:

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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 T...