Track Specialist
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
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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.
In Engineering & Safety 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 Track Engineering department within the Engineering & Safety Division is seeking a Track Engineering Specialist to join our collaborative team. Reporting to the Assistant Manager Engineering Track The role supports technical review and development of design drawings to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of Capital and State of Good Repair contracts. The role further supports both heavy rail and light transit systems with development of track standards for design construction and maintenance.
What will I be doing
- Serve as a subject matter expert in track engineering to ensure that the design construction and maintenance of track infrastructure are safe reliable and compliant with applicable standards and industry best practices.
- Provide technical expertise and assurance by reviewing track designs and Work Plan Methodologies (WPMs) to ensure conformance with Metrolinx and industry standards identify deviations and recommend corrective actions.
- Design track alignments profiles and associated grading including corridor modeling using Autodesk Civil 3D in accordance with Metrolinx Track Standards (MTS) AREMA guidelines and other relevant standards.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of track technical standards standard plans and material specifications in collaboration with Track Maintenance Delivery internal stakeholders external partners and regulators.
- Participate in field audits and inspections including pre-design condition assessments and in-service inspections to validate design assumptions and confirm track readiness for service.
- Identify and mitigate maintenance and safety risks arising from design or construction activities through proactive engineering review and coordination.
- Stay current with industry trends regulatory requirements and emerging technologies to ensure continuous improvement in track engineering practices and innovation in infrastructure delivery.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- University Degree in Civil Engineering or any combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience related to railway passenger heavy or light rail transit systems.
- Valid Professional Engineer (.) license in the province of Ontario or ability to obtain . will be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Industry Track Standards and ability to interpret and explain requirements to various internal and external parties.
- Valid non-probationary G Class Province of Ontario drivers licence.
- Strong problem solving and influencing skills to establish effective working relationships negotiate and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external to the organization along with the ability to gain cooperation from individuals not under direct authority.
- Experience in track and civil design using software using Autodesk software (AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D) to create and update drawings and standard plans will be considered an asset.
- Technical writing skills and good presentation skills.
Special Conditions:
You may be required to work flexible hours/shifts to support various work programs and inspection schedules.
Work conditions involve walking through different terrain in various weather conditions
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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