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.

CPG’s workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.

The Operational Excellence team within Pre-Construction Services (PCS) is seeking a Project Manager to improve and standardize operations for PCS departments, and support reporting activities of provincial transit projects under the Building Transit Faster Act (BTFA). In addition to processing BTFA letters, this role will transform PCS departmental data using Power BI and Microsoft Excel to develop and maintain dashboards, generate regular and ad hoc reports, and support the identification and mitigation of risks related to PCS’s support of capital projects.

What will I be doing?

• Collect, clean, transform, validate and model data to improve data quality and ensure accuracy and integrity; use insights to identify issues to mitigate PCS risks
• Perform daily operations and technical support for PCS, including but not limit to data acquisition, entry, transformation, validation, analysis, quality review, storage management, KPI and ticket dashboards update and maintenance, mailbox management, and BTFA letters
• Create regular and ad hoc technical reports from concept to completion and using insight to identify the best format and data interpretation to present and communicate to internal and external stakeholders
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and business units to identify relevant data, develop Key Performance Indicators and present data in control board forum
• Conduct ongoing data validation and quality assurance, recommending and implementing enhancements to dashboards, reports, data sets, and processes as needed
• Monitor project and program progress using tools such as Sharepoint and JIRA to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of capital projects
• Serve as a subject matter expertise, providing technical advice, data interpretation, and analytical insights to internal teams and stakeholders to support effective decision-making
• Develop presentations and provide BTFA/PCS training to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain dashboards, charts, graphs and tables using Power BI and Excel to effectively communicate PCS-related risks and issues to management, internal teams, and stakeholders
• Implement and continually improve data collection and tracking mechanisms to monitor progress on document completion, including approvals, key dates, reviews, timelines and supporting documentation

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Applied Science, Engineering, Business Analytics or Information Management, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent
• Demonstrated experience related to reporting and data analysis or similar role, with a strong track record of working with data and reporting to drive insights and support decision-making
• Technical expertise in Power BI, MS Excel and Power Query for data analysis, visualization, and reporting
• Strong knowledge of data collection and management techniques, including the ability to retrieve, interpret, and analyze data to deliver actionable insights and recommendations
• Familiar with data quality assurance processes, methodologies and tools, including testing and implementation practices to ensure data integrity and identify data inefficiencies
• Experience using Jira for project tracking and workflow management is an asset
• Knowledge of utility coordination principles and utility conflict matrices is an asset
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and interpret large datasets with attention to detail and accuracy
• Critical-thinking skills to identify trends, interpret results, and develop clear, data-driven recommendations
• Interpersonal and relationship management skills to collaborate with stakeholders and internal teams on data and information requirements
• Verbal and written communication skills to prepare clear reports, deliver presentations, and explain technical information to diverse audiences

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.

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.