(Internal Title- Project Management V)

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Director, Track Access to lead and manage the end-to-end planning, staging, and coordination of rail corridor access and engineering possessions across a complex, multi-year infrastructure program GO Expansion. This senior-level role requires deep expertise in advanced rail planning methodologies, construction sequencing, engineering train access, and stakeholder engagement to support the successful delivery of high-impact project milestones such as The Track Alliance Stage Gate 3 (SG3) and the Engineering Access Statement submissions

The successful candidate will possess a unique blend of international best practices and local implementation knowledge, with the ability to lead cross-functional planning initiatives across infrastructure, operations, and project delivery teams

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Engineering Access – Track Alliance

Lead the development and implementation of construction staging strategies, ensuring effective phasing, resource allocation, and impact mitigation across all project components

Plan and coordinate engineering train movements and possessions, reducing related costs and improving operational efficiency

Drive the creation, refinement, and execution of the Rail Corridor Access Plan, ensuring alignment with regional strategies and operational needs

Sprint Sessions & Operational Control Integration

Lead Track scope integration within Glide Path Sprint Sessions, aligning cross-discipline project scope

Resolve inconsistencies between the Glide Path and Box Plans via targeted workshops and follow-through action plans

Apply European track planning methodologies to:

Define precise construction durations for inclusion in the master project schedule

Direct construction sequencing for track installations in line with key commissioning milestones

Track Scope Lockdown

Lead the final definition of Track Scope for Stage Gate deliverables

Integrate findings from track condition surveys (into scope and planning logic

Overhaul and finalize Rail Corridor Access Plan documentation

Engineering Access Statement – Track Alliance

Develop a comprehensive Engineering Access Statement for the Track Alliance covering:

Lakeshore East & West

Union Station

Woodbine area

Northern Corridor placeholders

Confirm access windows in coordination with regional partners and future planning teams

Work Train Implementation

Oversee continued implementation and refinement of Work Train timetabling across the network

Ensure efficient and safe formation, loading, and deployment of engineering trains during planned closures and off-peak periods

Leadership, Coordination & Compliance

Chair and lead Integration, Deconfliction, and Readiness meetings to align planning, staging, and operations teams

Attend and influence high-level planning meetings, ensuring all access strategies meet safety, regulatory, and operational requirements

Monitor, evaluate, and revise staging and access plans in real-time based on evolving constraints and priorities

Working Conditions

Office-based

Experience:

10+ years of experience in infrastructure planning, staging, and access coordination—preferably in large-scale rail projects

Deep understanding of engineering train access, possession planning, and rail corridor access optimization

Demonstrated expertise in European rail planning techniques and their adaptation to North American standards

Strong command of construction sequencing, master scheduling, and logistics planning

Expert knowledge of the Access Planning Process, including standard, non-standard, and long-term access timelines

Familiarity with GOI (General Operating Instructions), CROR (Canadian Rail Operating Rules) and their application in project planning

Proven leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, with excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to lead and resolve high-stakes planning conflicts

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Licenses OR Certifications:

Holding a recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Skills and Competencies:

Proven ability to translate and apply international best practices (especially European rail planning) into the local Client environment.

Deep experience in large-scale infrastructure planning, balancing operational, regulatory, and engineering demands

Specialist planning acumen to define realistic construction durations, improve efficiency, and align sequencing with global benchmarks

Leadership across multi-stakeholder planning environments, with the ability to influence, align, and execute under critical program milestones (SG3, 2027 Access)

The capacity to create strategic, high-impact deliverables under tight deadlines with full lifecycle integration

Expert grasp of prevailing Project Management methods

In-depth understanding of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Proficient in Project Management software

Must maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices

Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership

Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities with a track record for meeting deadlines

Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal) in a demanding multidisciplinary project environment

Expert ability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others' strengths

Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity

Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks

Effectively lead multi-resource Project Management teams

Ability to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension

Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently on creative and analytical tasks in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment

Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence

Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices

Proven success in providing effective leadership by building and motivating teams to meet project goals and adhere to their responsibilities and project milestones

Capability to understand the interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs