Co-op Student, Payments (PRESTO)

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Contract up to 4 months starting May 2026

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 Chief of Payments Office is looking for a CO-OP Student to assist with communications engagement and change management within the Payments Division which oversees the PRESTO fare payment system. The CO-OP Student will focus on communication planning event planning presentation development change management initiatives engagement support and other work with internal stakeholders to provide analytical support in the completion of required tasks and deliverables. You will be reporting to the Manager Communications and Engagement Payments.

What will I be doing

Supports communications and strategy objectives which may include preparing presentations messaging reports and memos to support executives
Provides assistance and support to staff in a variety of areas including gathering inputting organizing and interpreting data for reports/presentations/meetings/projects
Supports engagement initiatives across the division
Maintains and updates electronic and hardcopy filing systems and provides record management services
Supports change management initiatives across the division
Recommends improvements to existing processes and procedures to achieve greater efficiency
Performs assigned technical/professional/administrative duties
Prepares agendas coordinates attends and takes minutes for meetings as required

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

Must be attending school full-time and returning to an academic institution
Must be at least 15 years of age before starting employment
Enrolled in business administration public administration communications political science strategy or marketing at a post-secondary institution
Interest in payments is a strong asset
A willingness to learn while being exposed to all aspects of fare payments

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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DescriptionContract up to 4 months starting May 2026 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...