Job Description 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.

The Maintenance Delivery team within our Rapid Transit division is looking for a Manager, LRT Maintenance Assurance, Systems to join the team! You will support rapid transit operations through a mandate to assure that maintenance services are performed competently and safely in accordance with Project Agreements, applicable law, regulation, rules, codes, standards, and good industry practice.

This role focuses on audit and monitoring of contracted maintenance and rehabilitation services related to LRT Systems and Guideway Elements, including but not limited to Track; Signals & Train Control Systems (S&TCS), Communications Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Traction Power Systems, Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS), Tunnels and Guideway Structures and systems-integrated/guideway-based Security and Life Safety Systems.

What will I be doing?

• Manage operational and project activities related to the inspection, maintenance, expansion, and rehabilitation of Metrolinx LRT network infrastructure.
• Audit and monitor contractor work and performance to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Develop project scopes-of-work, specifications, and requirements, evaluating submissions and recommending contract awards for management approval.
• Create requirements for, and reviewing consultant studies together with design proposals, making implementation recommendations.
• Oversee the prioritization of work for minimum disruption to operational efficiency and maintain consistent levels of customer service performance.
• Plan the regular inspection and testing of assets to detect and resolve flaws/defects.
• Analyze reports and records to determine the nature and seriousness of problems and recommending appropriate remedies/rehabilitation/repairs based on cost, safety, service and strategic plans, for management review and approval.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering (e.g., Civil, Structural, Transportation, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, etc.), applied science, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent and applicable for this functional area.
• Demonstrated experience in progressively more responsible roles managing infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation, expansion, construction, or delivery programs/projects, including leading a team.
• A valid Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) license recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) is an asset.
• A valid Ontario Class G driver’s license is required to travel to various site locations, meetings, operational facilities, etc. A Driver’s Abstract (within the last 3 Years) will be required of the successful candidate. The employee(s) in this role will have access to a company vehicle (Non-Revenue Fleet Vehicle).
• Knowledge of rules/regulations/codes/standards established by Transport Canada (TC), American Railway Engineering Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA), American Passenger Transportation Association (APTA), relevant rapid transit agencies, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Ontario Provincial and Municipal standards, building codes, contract, safety and environmental legislation as applicable to your functional area.
• Advanced experience-based knowledge of the maintenance of commuter rail or rapid transit systems and associated infrastructure.

Working Conditions

• This position may have on-call and site attendance requirements during maintenance and rehabilitation works outside of regular business hours including weekends and holidays to support Metrolinx rapid transit operations.
• This position will require indoor, underground, and outdoor work under all-weather conditions in active rapid transit corridors with train movements at operational speeds.

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 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: 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.