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Senior Rail Operations Advisor (Train Simulation Modeling)

Metrolinx7 days ago
Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time

About the role

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 Toronto’s 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.     What will I be doing?  

    • Conducting rail network analyses, studies, computer simulation model development or modification, and technical report generation to address a wide range of operating, infrastructure and performance issues. 
    • Perform operational analysis using historical data, scenario models and rail network design. 
    • Validating system requirements through operational analysis and rail network planning. 
    • Incorporating Network service growth and future expansion alternative models, identifying infrastructure requirements and constraints. 
    • Conducting analysis of results and identifies trends in rail scheduling issues and recommends efficiencies to methodologies and processes for network expansion, service delivery and cost improvements as related to service expansion and construction activities. 
    • Reviewing proposals for additional service increases and infrastructure projects and analyzes risk to rail operations and customer satisfaction by contributing to the development of rail service recovery plans. 

 

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?  

  • Demonstrated years' s of post-secondary education preferably engineering, computer science, transportation planning, or similar field. 

  • Demonstrated years' progressively related experience in commuter rail operations, traffic simulation, transportation engineering or another appropriate logistical function or a combination of education and experience considered equivalent will be considered. 

  • Knowledge of the Canadian Railway Operating Rules would be an asset. 

  • Knowledge of OpenTrack, Rail Traffic Controller (RTC), or equivalent rail network simulation software would be an asset. 

  • Programming experience (Python, R, JavaScript, VBA etc,) would be an asset. 

  • Good oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.       

  • Proficiency in data management and quantitative analysis. 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

     

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?  

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t

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

Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and

inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.

 

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 policy before 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.

About Metrolinx

Urban Transit Services
5001-10,000
Founded in 2006

Metrolinx is undertaking the largest transportation investment in Ontario’s history to get you where you need to go better, faster, easier, while also operating GO Transit, UP Express and PRESTO. Learn more about how we’re connecting communities, building partnerships, and providing you new ways to travel around our region, at Metrolinx.com.

Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

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