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.

Our Capital Projects Group 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.

Our Capital Projects Group is seeking a Director, Project Delivery to provide strategic leadership and direction for the design, development, and execution of capital infrastructure within the Union Station Rail Corridor (USRC). The USRC is the downtown rail corridor which includes Union station where 90% of all Go Services either start or end from. The objective is to build a comprehensive regional rail network to meet the corporate mandate and business objectives while adhering to Metrolinx’s highest standards for safety, efficiency, and legal/regulatory/policy compliance, while delivering excellent customer experience.

What will I be doing?

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership and direction to deliver large-scale capital railway infrastructure projects within the USRC.
• Lead the strategic project planning, design, staging, and tendering of GO Expansion infrastructure that integrates and expands upon existing GO Transit and municipal services and operations.
• Direct and coordinate the delivery of infrastructure projects encompassing construction, commissioning, and deployment into operational service (e.g. tracks, grade separations, stations, platforms, parking, train support facilities) in accordance with corporate project management standards, procedures, controls and environmental requirements.
• Oversee alternative service concept development while incorporating current and future infrastructure requirements to ensure seamless introduction of new services.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of electrification and signal infrastructure with the assigned region to ensure seamless integration with the corridor’s civil infrastructure.
• Guide the design of an engagement plan to engage the public, municipalities, elected officials and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical subject matter expertise to senior management and stakeholders.
• Work cooperatively with municipalities to develop the regional GO Expansion program and complement local transportation objectives.
• Provide senior leadership oversight of strategic plans and design and construction activities for adherence to regulatory codes, processes, and protocols.
• Develop and manages annual and long-term budgets and staffing plans.
• Establish processes, controls, and measures to ensure appropriate expense allocation, cost management, and overall fiscal responsibility.
• Monitor project and program progress to deliver program objectives on time and within budget, and achieve anticipated business results.
• Create a working environment that is aligned with the organization’s desire to be a “best company to work for”.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Transportation or Civil Engineering, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated progressively senior project management experience in the rail transportation industry with direct involvement in providing senior leadership and direction in the design, development, and execution of rail corridor construction.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation (e.g. Metrolinx Act, Places to Grow Act, Planning Act, Revised Statutes of Ontario (RSO), Municipal Act) is an asset.
• Knowledge of legal/regulatory requirements governing passenger rail services, including qualification (or ability to become qualified) under Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR).
• Understanding of Health, safety, and environmental legislation and codes effecting the public, employees, contractors and facilities.
• Principles and practices of architecture, urban planning, engineering design and their application to the construction of infrastructure, facilities, and related works.
• Project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls
• Service-focused management, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of operational plans and budget development and monitoring processes
• Analytical and negotiation skills and experience with vendor management.

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 be 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.