Operations Controller CONTRACT

Oakville - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours 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 Network Control Operations Office is seeking an Operations Controller. We have two contract roles - 1 for approx. 12 months and 1 for approx. 18 months. The Operations Controller directs manages and oversees the overall daily operation of the GO Transit and UP Express service network through theNetwork Operations Centrecoordinates responses to service incidents and emergencies and enhances GOs ability to provide safe and reliable public transportation services.

This role is an in office position (5 days per week) based at our Oakville NOC 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.

What will I be doing

Controlling coordinating and monitoring the overall daily operation of the GO Transit and UP Express service network initiating incident management procedures to correct service disruptions.
Manages implementation of the incident management processes identified in the Business Continuity Plan coordinates emergency responses and communicates service status updates to internal stakeholders and delivers communication to external Stakeholders during service recovery adjustments and delays
Coordinating emergency response and communicating service status to both internal and external customers.
Managing internal and external customer communications in conjunction with service recovery adjustments and delays.
Participating on various project teams and committees.
Other duties as assigned.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

Completion of a diploma in Business Administration Transportation or related field or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
Completion of a degree or diploma in Emergency Management/Telecommunications Business Supply Chain and Management would be considered an asset.
Experience working in a Control Centre or related experience in transportation with a solid background in the principles practices and application of rail and/or bus transit operations is an asset.
Environmental safety and/or regulatory transportation courses or certifications would be assets
Excellent computer skills with high level knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to quickly become proficient in the use of proprietary software.
Ability to quickly assess and act upon situations in a fast-paced environment and to successfully manage under pressure and respond to critical changing priorities.
Excellent analytical verbal and written communications skills with the ability to multi-task.
Experience with unionized staff an asset.
Must successfully complete environmental safety and other training required by corporate policy or regulatory agencies.

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...