Marketing Statement

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers!

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provides senior leadership and strategic guidance to ensure the performance, security, and cyber security of BCRTC’s operational technology infrastructure and systems engineering. This multifaceted position encompasses accountabilities for all aspects of signaling and telecom engineering, operational technology cybersecurity, strategic management initiatives, and overseeing the state of good repair for critical systems required to operate safe and reliable revenue service. Additionally, the position will provide strategic oversight of systems capital programs by offering senior decision-making at the sponsor level for programs and projects.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Participates as a member of the department leadership team, supporting the Director in development of department plans, and sharing accountability for department achievements. Leads the development of business unit goals, objectives, plans, and budgets in support of Engineering strategies and objectives. Manages and coordinates, through subordinate level staff and Lead Engineers, the work plans, processes, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the various Engineering Disciplines.

Provides senior level leadership and oversight to the Signaling and Telecom Engineering, OT environment including network, system security, disaster recovery systems and access control strategy for BCRTC’s critical operational systems. Ensures the reliability, availability, maintenance, and safety of BCRTC assets, including monitoring of staffing levels, resources, inventory and budgets.

Guides corporate security governance processes, chairs the OT Security working group, and leads the Systems Security team for OT security program and project priorities. Guides and manages operational security and risk management awareness training programs for all employees, contractors, and approved system users of BCRTC Operational Technology.

Develops an OT security vision, strategy, framework, and roadmap aligned with organizational priorities to enable and facilitate the organization's business objectives, ensuring senior stakeholder buy-in and mandate. Manages security incidents and events to protect operational assets, the safety of staff/customers, and the company's reputation.

Guides BCRTC and executives to prioritize security, SOGR initiatives, and spending based on relevant business risk, legislation, regulatory compliance, financial implications, and alignment with the corporate strategic plan. Establishes annual and long-range security and compliance goals, defines security strategies, metrics, reporting mechanisms, and program services, and creates maturity models and a roadmap for continual program improvements.

Provides senior guidance in developing policies, procedures, tools, and technologies based on industry standards, best practices, and to support compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements such as APTA, government, and NIST. Implements changes to current practices and manages associated implementation and internal communication.

Provides area-specific input to overall maintenance strategic planning, including the Annual Maintenance Plan (AMP), Asset Renewal Plan (ARP), and capital replacement plans. Develops operating plans, strategies, and budgets to support the achievement of corporate strategies, and oversees departmental performance. Participates in the 5-year AMP planning forecast.

Provides senior level leadership and expert level engineering expertise to support the maintenance division through innovation, day-to-day solutions in the pursuit of continuous improvement. Responsible as the Center of Discipline Engineering Competency for respective assets and acts as the authority over asset configuration and engineering change control process. Provides Engineering project support to AIO through a Service Level Agreement.

Provides senior leadership to asset life cycle management and practice through life cycle planning, cost and performance analysis, RAMS and FRACAS management, KPIs and Metrics utilizing effective asset management systems.

Provides senior-level guidance and support for capital and non-capital projects of high complexity and risk, making decisions outside the project team's authority. Authorizes capital projects based on their mandate and business case, approves, and authorizes funding within the program, manages strategic risks, and ensures benefits realization and successful delivery.

Provides oversight of operational system configuration management and ensures proper approval processes are followed. Serves as the Chair of the Systems Change Management Panel.

Represents BCRTC engineering and develops strong partnerships with key stakeholders in BCRTC, across the enterprise, and externally. Participates in committees such as BCRTC IT Governance Committee and BCRTC Security Working Group. Manages contracted services provided by external sources as required.

Represents the maintenance division and develops strong partnerships with key stakeholders within BCRTC, across the enterprise, and externally. Participates in committees such as Business Leadership and BCRTC Security Working Group.

Provides broad direction, coaching development, and performance management for reporting members, and also oversees business unit practices, ensuring adherence to best practice in people management. Ensures business unit is appropriately staffed to address service needs and achieve business goals.

Participates in the collective Bargaining and grievance process when applicable.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The competencies of this position would be acquired through completion of University degree in Computer Science, Electrical, System Engineering or a relevant discipline, including a Professional Engineering Designation or eligibility to be registered with EGBC, plus ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in a management position in system security and access control, preferably within the transportation or rail industry.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Expert technical skills with broad exposure to rail operational systems.

Advanced knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of system security and access control.

Advanced knowledge of relevant standards, legislation, acts and regulatory requirements pertaining to the rail industry.

Working knowledge of railway operation and maintenance practices, including configuration control.

Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve critical and high impact technical issues.

Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical risks, controls and security concerns into clear, actionable business language and to explain technical matters to a non-technical audience.

Advanced knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of project management and project reporting.

Advanced time management, planning and organizational skills to balance and coordinate efforts across multiple, concurrent activities and manage operational and resource planning.

Advanced interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Advanced leadership skills, including selection, development, coaching, managing performance, and all other people management practices.

Other Information

The Systems Engineering department is responsible for Skytrain Systems Asset maintenance and capital projects delivery support, including Operation Technology network (OT) cyber security management, Systems Engineering management and OT network headend architecture and equipment management.

Examples of systems include:

SkyTrain Train Automatic Control systems (ATC)

Closed-Circuit Television Systems (CCTV)

Wayside Monitoring Systems (WMS)

Public Address (PA)

Passenger Information Display system (PIDs)

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Track Intrusion Detection Systems

Fire Life and Safety Systems (FLSS)

Communications systems including:

Radio systems

Telephone systems

Optical: Optical Transport Network (OTN)

Fibre Optic (FOCS)

Operation Network infrastructure.

Please note: this position does not involve asset management and project delivery related to software development or information technology. Preference will be given to candidates who has strong leadership skills and familiar with the three main work streams. Familiar with multiple systems would also be considered as an asset.

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Resident

This position works predominately on-site.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $117,600 - $176,400 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: September 22, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at jobs@translink.ca.