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 CPG Ontario Line Rolling Stock and Systems department is hiring a Senior Project Manager, Rolling Stock – RSSOM OL. This role provides comprehensive engineering and project management services to support the delivery of the Rapid Transit Implementation Program. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for contract and schedule management, design, production and manufacturing quality, safety and security requirements compliance, financial accountability, project deliverables, and providing technical input to program communications and intergovernmental relations throughout all phases of design and construction.

What will I be doing?

• Manage the efficient delivery of rolling stock fleet elements through project activities including preliminary design, detailed design, preparation of contract documents, construction, contract management and commissioning activities.
• Assist with feasibility and environmental studies, and the development and assessment of alternative delivery options to meet market and business conditions relating to the design, manufacturing, delivery and testing of rolling stock fleet, where required.
• Deliver projects from initial conception through commissioning and transfer to Operations within scope, on budget and on schedule; oversee project activities to ensure compliance with good project management practices as well as corporate design standards and applicable municipal, provincial and federal codes.
• Communicate effectively with agencies and other external stakeholders to define requirements, develop project implementation plans and monitor compliance for rolling stock fleet; deliver proper ongoing communication and consultation with external and internal stakeholders and elected officials.
• Lead the rolling stock fleet delivery process and works closely with key stakeholders (e.g. Infrastructure Ontario) to ensure management and completion of key deliverables and representation of Metrolinx interests.
• Recommend and implement corrective action plans where variances in program plan execution occur, communicate with internal and external stakeholders, and negotiate change orders and revised schedules.
• Manage a diverse group of professionals, including project specialists and consultants to accomplish the goals of the agency within established scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage value engineering, risk assessment, life cycle costing, earned value and constructability reviews.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• A University degree in Engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is an asset. PMP certification is strongly desired.
• Demonstrated progressively responsible experience in capital project management and implementation, including at least five years of experience managing large, complex, multi-year transit projects, preferably for light rail and/or subway transit and operating systems and related works.
• Proven experience in rolling stock fleet design and delivery, with particular experience with fleet elements of driverless train technology (GoA4 or similar), system integration, testing, commissioning, and validation.
• If driving is a requirement of the role, a valid Ontario Class ‘G’ driver’s license is required to travel to various site locations, meetings, operational facilities, etc. Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.

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. # LI-SS1