Senior Coordinator, Quality Assurance

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 Capital Projects Group 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 Scarborough Subway Extension Office is seeking to hire a Senior Coordinator to support the delivery of transit facilities for the Scarborough Subway extension (i.e. underground Stations Rail & Systems (SRS). The Senior Coordinator works as part of the project Controls Team in a collaborative environment comprised of multi-disciplinary teams designers technical advisors subject matter experts and contractors overseeing the day-to-day design and construction to deliver the project on-time on budget and in a safe and standardized manner.

What will I be doing

• Develop a Quality Assurance and Monitoring Plan for an assigned Project in line with the Capital Projects Groups (CPG) Quality Management System (QMS) identifying the processes and procedures needed to monitor the quality compliance of the Contractor and other Parties to their contractual requirements
• Train and induct the Project Delivery team on the Project Quality Assurance Plan (PQAP)
• Coordinate and review with Quality Management support team Contractors and other Parties quality related submittals including quality management plans quality processes/procedures inspection and test plans etc. for compliance with the Contract and ISO 9001 requirements
• Liaising with Field Quality Assurance and Technical Services Consultant to verify Contractor adherence to project quality plans processes and procedures including the implementation of Inspection and Test Plans and the assist in the resolution of non-conformances
• Prepare a comprehensive quality audit program for the project including internal and external audits based on the project risk criteria conducting and/or participating in audits and attending Contractor internal audits

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Relevant Education: Graduate with a degree in a related field (e.g. Engineering Technology Science Project Management).
• Demonstrated experience in heavy civil or industrial projects and direct experience in quality management
• Comprehensive understanding of the range of contracting options available e.g. P3 to Progressive / Collaborative contract models
• Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and project delivery processes across the range of contracts available
• Extensive experience with an ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System
• Lead auditor experience and ISO 19011 skills
• Hands-on experience with quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes
• Excellent attention to detail

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 be 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.

#LI-MM3