Specialist, Water Resource Management

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

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.

This role is an in office position (5 days per week) based at our 20 Bay St. location. Our team is highly collaborative and much of our work benefits from in person co creation relationship building and hands on partnership with leaders across the organization. We offer flexibility in start and end times while maintaining core business hours for shared availability across the 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:

Competitive Pension Plan	Recognition of prior Public Sector service for vacation entitlements	Menopause Policy
Annual Learning Reimbursement	Lactation Accommodation
Mentorship Program	Parental Leave Top-Up	Free GO Network Travel

Our Engineering Safety Division Water Resources Management team within Track Engineering is looking for an Engineering Specialist Water Resource and Right-of-Way (ROW) Management tojoin our collaborative team. Reporting to the Manager - Water Resources and ROW Management -Track Engineeringyou will support both heavy rail and light transit systems with the development of water resources track standards for design construction and maintenance. The role further supports technical review and development of design drawings and work plans to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of capital and State of Good Repair contracts.

What will I be doing

Supports the development of new or revised track Right of Way (ROW) water resources infrastructure management technical standards standard plans and track material specifications in compliance with existing Metrolinx standards applicable regulations and industry best practices.
Supports track design and engineering to ensure track infrastructure water resource management designs are safe and following Metrolinx and industry standards.
Provide technical expertise for review of track water resource management-related designs/constructions and work plan methodologies (WPM) to ensure compliance and conformance with Metrolinx regional provincial and industry track standards and identify deviations from requisite standards.
Lead assurance and compliance with delivery of water resource management-related design and maintenance activities to address any deficiencies and sub-standards design to improve asset performance and reliability.
Participates in the research and continual development of existing and new Metrolinx Water Resources Management Track Standards and Standard Plans through collaboration with various internal stakeholders consultants contractors/suppliers and academic institutions.
Reviews track water resources management related designs/constructions and work plan methodologies (WPM) to ensure compliance and conformance with Metrolinx regional provincial and industry track standards and identify deviations from requisite standards with little or no support.
Engages and collaborates with staff at all levels throughout the organization to manage and implement programs; liaises with departments working on related initiatives.
Stay current with industry trends regulatory requirements and emerging technologies to ensure continuous improvement in track engineering practices as they related to rail corridor water resources management and innovation in water resources management for the rail corridor.
Other duties as assigned.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

University Degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering or any combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
Demonstrated experience related to railway passenger heavy and light rail transit water resource management engineering and the applicable standards and regulations.
Comprehensive knowledge Track water resource management industries best practices in designs construction maintenance and lifecycle assessment for sustainable design.
Valid Professional Engineer (.) license in the province of Ontario or the ability to obtain . will be considered an asset.
Valid non-probationary G Class Province of Ontario drivers licence.
Excellent technical and applied knowledge and design experience in civil and/or water resources engineering.
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.
Technical writing skills and good presentation skills.
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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DescriptionMetrolinx 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 Tor...