Project Manager, Utilities (Project Subways)

Metrolinx

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days 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.

This role is an inoffice position based at our 2 Queen Street East location. Our team is highly collaborative and much of our work benefits from inperson cocreation relationshipbuilding and handson partnership with leaders across the organization.

CPGs workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.

Our Third-Party Projects Review team is seeking a Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager will manage the direction regarding the review of third-party applications permits and approvals in proximity to and within Metrolinx-owned heavy rail transit rights-of-way and associated assets. This position will lead interaction with internal Metrolinx departments other government agencies and Third-Party project proponents to ensure a safe and reliable system.

What will I be doing

Perform complete start to close-out project management on third-party applications permits and approvals as assigned to meet corporate commitments and internal and external stakeholder requirements for schedules and budget with or without staff delegation
Manage the tracking and monitoring of aspects related to project quality risk assessment issues management and project reporting for railway corridors
Engage in project-related discussions and develop strategies for communication and negotiation with proponents to identify and address potential obstacles and promote successful project implementation in a timely manner
Manage and monitor Metrolinx authorized third-party technical advisor.
Lead negotiations with proponents as required to gain their acceptance regarding proposed actions address issues with proposals represent Metrolinx interests and finalize agreements.
Oversee the tracking and monitoring of project review progress permit status team performance issues management lessons learned and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Act as a technical specialist to review evaluate and approve (as applicable) project documents consultant studies reports design proposals specifications and contract documents to meet established policies procedures and standards
Develop and manage relationships to ensure affected internal and external parties are consulted and informed and that any negative impacts on Metrolinx assets are suitably mitigated
Review Workplans approvals and CAP issued documents approval conditions approved drawings/plans and reports to ensure completeness compliance and consistency with the established guidelines standards regulations and operating documents (including but not limited to Building Transit Faster Act BTFA OSHA RSA CSMP CROR GEI)

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

Completion of a degree in Engineering Systems Engineering Business Architecture or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
Experience with heavy and light rail infrastructure operations/construction and/or transportation planning principles and practices right of way permits and third-party project approvals.
Demonstrated experience in project management preferably within the public sector
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Certified Engineering Technician (CET) or . designation or partial completion is an asset
Knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements governing the delivery of transit services (e.g. Railway Safety Act Environmental Assessment Act Transport Canada (TC) Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) Railway Association of Canada (RAC) Ontario provincial and municipal standards and best practices contracts and environmental legislation)
A valid Ontario G Drivers License is required for regular site visits.

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.

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...