Buildings Specialist
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30+ days ago
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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 and Asset Management 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:
- Recognition of prior Public Sector Service for Vacation Entitlements
- Mentorship Program
- Competitive Pension Plan (OMERS)
- Annual Learning Reimbursement (Professional Designation Reimbursement)
- Menopause Policy
- Parental Leave Top-Up
- Lactation Accommodation
- Free Travel on GO Trains/Buses
Our Facilities Architecture and Engineering team is seeking a Buildings Specialist to join the Architecture team. Reporting to the Senior Manager Architectural Assurance the successful candidate will provide subject matter expertise in building envelope systems and sustainable building performance leading technical reviews risk identification and compliance assurance across transit facilities projects. Experience with pedestrian flow analysis within transit environments is considered an asset. This role ensures that station and facility assets align with the corporate mandate and business objectives supporting safe and reliable asset operations.
What will I be doing
- Provide technical expertise in building envelope systems and sustainable building performance supporting the Facilities Architecture team and leading assigned projects to ensure station and facility 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 for envelope system integrity (walls roofs glazing interfaces) thermal control continuity and interface conditions between building envelope and structural systems.
- Apply a sustainability lens to design submissions including embodied carbon high performance building strategies and ecological and site integration requirements.
- Responsible for providing recommendations as a result of risk-based and technical decision making to support agency governance process particularly in relation to standards and the advancement of projects through key milestones.
- Manages technical issues and risks facilitates effective conflict resolution and communicates effectively with internal and external Metrolinx stakeholders.
- Support the Manager and Senior Manager in strategic initiatives including standardized process guidelines and methodologies.
- Support the development and updating of design standards and acceptance criteria for station and facility assets.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Completion of a university degree in Building Sciences Architecture Engineering or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
- OAA (Ontario Association of Architect) or (Professional Engineer) registration or eligible to be registered is an asset. LEED AP is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in design and construction of building envelope systems such as curtainwall glazing metal cladding concrete floors and roofing building science principles and long-term asset performance considerations.
- Working knowledge of sustainability principles including embodied carbon fundamentals in building materials energy performance concepts and climate resilience considerations.
- Experience with pedestrian movement and circulation principles with ability to interpret pedestrian modelling outputs (e.g. flow diagrams LOS metrics) is an asset.
- A valid Ontario Class G drivers license in good standing to attend sites including construction sites across the GTHA.
- Strong technical drawings and specifications review capability ability to identify risks in design and construction and facilitates resolution discussions across multi-disciplines (e.g. Architecture Mechanical & Electrical Structural Civil)
- Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to articulate complex topics with clarity and simplicity to technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels and with internal and external Metrolinx stakeholders.
- Experience with project management balancing a range of activities that requires responsiveness flexibility organization and decisive expert leadership.
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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