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 Operations & Safety (GO & UP) division promotes diversity equity and inclusion by ensuring equal employment opportunities and fostering a supportive workplace culture.

We support this commitment by providing:

• Competitive Pension Plan

• Employee learning & development programs and reimbursement

• Recognition of prior Public Service for Vacation Entitlement

• Employee Assistance and Wellness Benefit Programs

• Parental Leave top-up lactations accommodation and childcare partnerships

• Menopause Policy

• Employee Resource Groups

Our maintenance Delivery track Infrastructure team is looking for a Track Inspection Lead to provide manage and oversee operations regulatory track inspection and compliance and maintenance planning and supervision. Provides technical/inspection/regulatory expertise and serves as the regulatory inspection provider for Metrolinx also providing expertise to other business units and external stakeholders. Functional areas with this role include Track inspection services Planning and Scheduling of maintenance work ensuring safety and ride comfort of the Metrolinx heavy rail network liaison with transport Canada.

What will I be doing

• Accountable and responsible party for all regulatory track inspection requirements on their assigned territory and the protection and implementation of protections and corrections to ensure operational and public safety

• Responsible for oversight track protection ensuring public safety operational impacts and supporting internal investigations as it relates to incidents on track.

• Overseeing track access for inspection as it relates to the efficient and safe movement of Metrolinx assets and Customers.

• Directly supervises and provides technical directions to a team of skilled Track Inspectors in the execution of their role by means of scheduled status touch points to ensure regulatory compliance completion of critical inspection activities and established inspection workplan milestones are being achieved.

• Managing and advising on aspects as they relate to workblocks on Metrolinxs Network while reviewing and implementing track protection within the operating railway network.

• Manages and coordinates the daily workblock plan of the Track Inspection team while maintaining GO Transit and UP Express service network.

• Advises staff and management on the collection and input of statistical data for statistical analysis (e.g. daily and monthly records of workblocks on the system delays and workblock delivery KPIs) for analytical purposes

• Under general direction recommends changes to procedures to improve management of risks and liabilities

• Participates in and provides technical expertise as required for negotiations of agreement terms and conditions with respect to maintenance and rehabilitation contracts

• Oversees the planning and implementation of multiple and simultaneous track maintenance works on their assigned Metrolinx owned rail corridors to ensure efficient utilization of rail corridor access and track protection while minimizing stakeholder impact

• Ensures understanding of existing and emerging regulatory policy with respect to railway corridor engineering and asset management

• Collaborates with Corridor Maintenance Delivery to seek early identification and notification of inspection and maintenance work to plan and negotiate rail corridor access that minimizes the impact to stakeholders

• Provides oversight to ensure that Metrolinx stakeholders are not adversely affected by the execution of in-house inspection and contracted maintenance work on active rail corridors

• Builds collaborative relationships with organizational leadership and gains trust with stakeholders (e.g. customers other business units tenants local transit) to foster good relations gains support develops results realizes project outcomes manages conflicts and represents the needs of customers stakeholders operations and maintenance.

NOTE:

Requires primarily outdoor work in all weather conditions including safely working at heights on uneven terrain and adjacent to active railway tracks with train speeds exceeding 160 km/h; must work varying shifts (including weekdays weekends statutory holidays and nights) and respond to emergencies and participate in a scheduled on-call rotation; must be able to travel within the GTHA as required lift up to 80 lbs maintain full PPE compliance and meet the requirements of a safety-sensitive position.

Shift Schedule

The shift schedule will be 75% on day shift however the remaining 25% will be on nights. There is a requirement to occasionally work weekends and holidays.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Completion of a degree in Engineering Project Management or a related discipline is considered an asset OR a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent

• Demonstrate progressive senior experience leading construction inspection or maintenance functions including regulatory compliance contract development negotiation and management and monitoring contractor compliance

• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act Environmental Assessment Act Railway Safety Act and railway infrastructure inspection maintenance and construction practices

• Knowledge of human resources legislation (e.g. Employment Standards Act Occupational Health & Safety Act etc.) to monitor and manage employees and contractors executing rail corridor development and maintenance

• Knowledge of Canadian Railway Operating Rules Track Inspection Guidelines and Safe Railway Operations.

• Leadership and management skills to manage and motivate staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.

• Project management principles and practices including budget and schedule controls and monitor inspection and maintenance activities for adherence to timelines budgets and project performance objectives

• Risk assessment principles and practices to manage and monitor the assessment of work sites for contractor compliance with rail corridor access terms and conditions

• Knowledge of budget management processes

• Analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor staff performance and contract compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and contact terms and conditions and to proactively develop contingency plans to respond to issues

• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to manage all facets of rail corridor access related services to ensure construction works are planned and coordinated for safety track protection is provided and that the works are safely and effectively executed

• Effective written oral presentation and interpersonal skills to articulate and present advice options and recommendations to senior management executives and business clients on fare systems/fare collection programs projects and technology solutions.

• A valid Ontario Class G drivers license is required with a good driving record (less than 2 demerits).

• Previous certification in CROR and/or TIG is required.

• Must be able to pass the qualification course for CROR Foreperson and TIG qualification (written test) within 3 months of hire.

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 thepolicy before submitting your application.

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.

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