Project Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
Marketing Statement Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.
British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.
Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.
When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers!
Responsibilities PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provides project and maintenance planning expertise and leadership in an operations and maintenance environment. The individual is required to establish a process to obtain information, update raw data and to closely monitor the project and maintenance resource allocation, status and risks.
Key Accountabilities Analyzes, monitors, tracks and makes recommendations related to the project throughout the project and maintenance life cycle. This includes project activation, maintenance activities, procurement processes, life cycle and project costs, cash flow forecasts, capitalization and closing.
Assists with planning and developing projects, in defining and determining standards, objectives, schedules, and risks related to the proposed project; assists in determining the need for internal and external resources to ensure the projects are scheduled to minimize the day to day impacts on operating and maintenance requirements; assists in developing, planning, and monitoring budgets; coordinates project evaluations; monitor progress against plan, assess risk and provide recommendations to correct plan deviations for each project.
Analyzes all current project commitments and reports any deviations from the planned schedule. Assists in the assigning and coordinating of all resources required. Receives calls for service and adjusts work priorities to respond to problems and urgent requests.
Provides internal control check for completeness, accuracy and proper signoff of project forms and invoices and ensures completion of program deliverable targets.
Develops and updates project reporting, as required, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of progress, performance to schedule and performance to budget of projects. Assists in producing, reviewing and analyzing individual project documents, including resource plans.
Assists in the day-to-day operations of projects by analyzing project task requirements to schedule, assign and coordinate the work of technical/trades staff and contractors as required.
Tracks number of project staff members and ensures adherence to budgeted headcount.
Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The requirements for this job are typically acquired through completion of a Diploma in a related Technical Field, Project Planning and some Project Management courses.
Requires three (3) years of previous related project management experience working in an Engineering or Technical environment.
Other Requirements Strong analytical skills when developing and recommending business improvements and change initiative
Solid experience with project co-ordination and implementation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project or alternative project planning software.
Solid skills in standard office software tools including word processing and advanced spreadsheet software, statistical packages and use of web-based and data management systems.
Understanding of project work scope, work breakdown structure (WBS) and logical work sequencing in terms of engineering, manufacturing and construction disciplines in order to develop and maintain a comprehensive resource allocation plan that reflects current and future capital and maintenance project plans.
Project Management Processional (PMP) certification would be an asset.
Eligibility to be registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC) would be an asset.
Eligibility to be registered with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) would be an asset.
Other Information Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
Work Schedule 37.5 hours per week.
Work Designation Resident
This position works predominately on-site.
Rate of Pay The salary for this position ranges from $75,600 - $113,400 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.
We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.
How To Apply Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Posting Date: September 18, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at jobs@translink.ca.
About TransLink
TransLink is Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority and as an enterprise, we’re proud to be one of BC’s Top Employers.
Stand on a street corner in Metro Vancouver and very likely, within a couple minutes, you’ll see us! We are the people and goods movers for our region. But, what does that mean?
We manage and operate an integrated regional transportation system — connecting communities by bus, rail, SeaBus, custom transit services, pedestrian and cycling paths, the Major Road Network and five bridges. Helping people and goods get from A to B — that’s our bread and butter. At the same time, we help deliver the region’s goal of creating a greener, more sustainable, more livable Metro Vancouver.
We serve 500,000 people a day — young and old from all parts of our region and all walks of life. We deliver them to the people and places that matter to them, and back again. Our employees are united by the common goal of delivering the best to our customers no matter where they work — the shop floor, in the drivers’ seat, planning for the future, managing our Compass Card system, keeping customers safe, or staffing our stations, just to name a few.
Our enterprise includes TransLink and three operating companies: B.C. Rapid Transit Company, Coast Mountain Bus Company, and Transit Police.
We’re delivering for today and planning for the future, and we’re always looking for top talent. Want to see where you fit in? Check out translink.ca/careers.
Project Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
Marketing Statement Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.
British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.
Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.
When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers!
Responsibilities PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provides project and maintenance planning expertise and leadership in an operations and maintenance environment. The individual is required to establish a process to obtain information, update raw data and to closely monitor the project and maintenance resource allocation, status and risks.
Key Accountabilities Analyzes, monitors, tracks and makes recommendations related to the project throughout the project and maintenance life cycle. This includes project activation, maintenance activities, procurement processes, life cycle and project costs, cash flow forecasts, capitalization and closing.
Assists with planning and developing projects, in defining and determining standards, objectives, schedules, and risks related to the proposed project; assists in determining the need for internal and external resources to ensure the projects are scheduled to minimize the day to day impacts on operating and maintenance requirements; assists in developing, planning, and monitoring budgets; coordinates project evaluations; monitor progress against plan, assess risk and provide recommendations to correct plan deviations for each project.
Analyzes all current project commitments and reports any deviations from the planned schedule. Assists in the assigning and coordinating of all resources required. Receives calls for service and adjusts work priorities to respond to problems and urgent requests.
Provides internal control check for completeness, accuracy and proper signoff of project forms and invoices and ensures completion of program deliverable targets.
Develops and updates project reporting, as required, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of progress, performance to schedule and performance to budget of projects. Assists in producing, reviewing and analyzing individual project documents, including resource plans.
Assists in the day-to-day operations of projects by analyzing project task requirements to schedule, assign and coordinate the work of technical/trades staff and contractors as required.
Tracks number of project staff members and ensures adherence to budgeted headcount.
Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The requirements for this job are typically acquired through completion of a Diploma in a related Technical Field, Project Planning and some Project Management courses.
Requires three (3) years of previous related project management experience working in an Engineering or Technical environment.
Other Requirements Strong analytical skills when developing and recommending business improvements and change initiative
Solid experience with project co-ordination and implementation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project or alternative project planning software.
Solid skills in standard office software tools including word processing and advanced spreadsheet software, statistical packages and use of web-based and data management systems.
Understanding of project work scope, work breakdown structure (WBS) and logical work sequencing in terms of engineering, manufacturing and construction disciplines in order to develop and maintain a comprehensive resource allocation plan that reflects current and future capital and maintenance project plans.
Project Management Processional (PMP) certification would be an asset.
Eligibility to be registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC) would be an asset.
Eligibility to be registered with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) would be an asset.
Other Information Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
Work Schedule 37.5 hours per week.
Work Designation Resident
This position works predominately on-site.
Rate of Pay The salary for this position ranges from $75,600 - $113,400 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.
We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.
How To Apply Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.
Posting Date: September 18, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.
Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at jobs@translink.ca.
About TransLink
TransLink is Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority and as an enterprise, we’re proud to be one of BC’s Top Employers.
Stand on a street corner in Metro Vancouver and very likely, within a couple minutes, you’ll see us! We are the people and goods movers for our region. But, what does that mean?
We manage and operate an integrated regional transportation system — connecting communities by bus, rail, SeaBus, custom transit services, pedestrian and cycling paths, the Major Road Network and five bridges. Helping people and goods get from A to B — that’s our bread and butter. At the same time, we help deliver the region’s goal of creating a greener, more sustainable, more livable Metro Vancouver.
We serve 500,000 people a day — young and old from all parts of our region and all walks of life. We deliver them to the people and places that matter to them, and back again. Our employees are united by the common goal of delivering the best to our customers no matter where they work — the shop floor, in the drivers’ seat, planning for the future, managing our Compass Card system, keeping customers safe, or staffing our stations, just to name a few.
Our enterprise includes TransLink and three operating companies: B.C. Rapid Transit Company, Coast Mountain Bus Company, and Transit Police.
We’re delivering for today and planning for the future, and we’re always looking for top talent. Want to see where you fit in? Check out translink.ca/careers.