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 Bus Service Design Team is looking for two (2) Co-op Students to assist with the planning, implementation, and monitoring of GO Transit bus services. You will work with internal partners to provide analytical support in the completion of required tasks and deliverables. You will report to the Senior Planning Officer, Bus Operations Planning.

What will I be doing?

• Site visits to bus stops across GO Bus service territory
• Input bus stop data into Hastus software
• Provide a variety of administrative and technical services to support the business which may include preparing reports, memos, documents; sorting/collating/filing documents
• Develop spreadsheets, forms, and databases to input, track, store and retrieve data
• Maintain and update electronic filing systems and provide record management services
• Work with internal and external partners to collect data, respond to queries and exchange information
• Help produce daily/weekly/monthly operational documentation and reports
• Provide support to staff in a variety of areas, including gathering, inputting, organizing, and interpreting data for reports/presentations/meetings/projects
• This role will be required to frequently travel within the GTHA.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Must be attending school full-time and returning to an academic institution (note: does not mean candidate must be taking courses during work-term)
• Must be at least 15 years of age before starting employment
• Enrolled in an Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies or other relevant programs at a post-secondary institution
• Must be able to drive for long periods of time within our service territory
• Class G Ontario Driver’s License in good standing
• Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Competence in software such as Microsoft Excel/Office (experience in ArcGIS and R Studio would be an asset)
• Ability to co-operate and assist other co-workers with various projects

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.