Timetabling Specialist

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.

Supporting the GO Expansion Operations team the Timetabling Specialist plays a key role in the development of long-term rail timetables based on future infrastructure delivery corridor designs and planned service strategies establishing the baseline operating framework for phased service uplifts. The Timetabling Specialist uses scheduling tools to model rail operations and translate future state plans into clear specifications and planning assumptions to support service infrastructure fleet and operational planning.

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

What will I be doing

• Plans and implements new services and validates operating changes (e.g. timetabling crewing cycling and consist length)
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders to ensure technical and operational variables are identified and are incorporated effectively into all future service plans and rail related infrastructure projects
• Monitors trends of rail traffic activity over all subdivisions in order to predict the impacts on proposed schedules and rail operations
• Provides technical and administrative supervision to staff; organizes and monitors new and upgraded staff training
• Initiates and participates in ongoing technological needs assessment and provides consultation for all related Information Technology (IT) projects (e.g. software development and acquisition through the RFP process and program commissioning)

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Completion of a diploma in Engineering Planning Business Administration or related field or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated years of progressive experience supervising and monitoring rail operations services preferably in a public transit environment.
• Knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements governing delivery of passenger rail services e.g. Transport Canada (TC) Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR).
• Knowledge of Information Technology systems to identify the need for system upgrades and changes.
• Analytical skills to investigateoperating problemsand recommend solutions.
• Personal resiliency to manage conflicting pressures and address front-line customer-facing issues.
• Proficiency in MS Office (e.g. Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint etc.

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

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 thepolicybefore 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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