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 Program Integration team is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Review to join the team! Reporting to the Director, the Senior Manager is responsible for leading and providing management and oversight for the GO Expansion Program Delivery Partner. This individual will support and coordinate the delivery of the Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) program, provide management, oversee performance tracking, and ensure annual budgets and deliverables meet program requirements. This role will engage collaboratively with commercial, legal, and procurement teams to support the management and optimization of Technical Advisor (TA) contracts, contribute to contract document review processes and help develop metrics to evaluate consultant performance during delivery.

What will I be doing?

• Apply advanced multi-disciplinary engineering expertise to manage complex project delivery to support the enterprise’s transformation initiatives and structures within the GO Expansion program, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, operational standards, and business objectives.
• Lead the day-to-day oversight of the delivery partners, coordinating scope, schedule, and resource planning in collaboration with the Director, monitoring monthly progress, achievement of KPIs and resourcing/budget metrics.
• Supports the delivery of ISA program deliverables.
• Act as a subject matter resource on the interpretation and application of technical specifications, engineering guidelines, and delivery procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee the implementation of technical audits, root-cause analyses, and lessons-learned reviews to drive continuous improvement and avoid repeat issues in engineering delivery.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with legal, commercial, delivery, and technical teams to align project execution with enterprise-wide standards.
• Participate in preparation of quality-related documentation to meet business conditions relating to the development of infrastructure projects.
• Manage and monitor the Delivery Partner program to ensure that work stream deliverables are on time and within budget, and that anticipated business results are achieved.
• Responsible for oversight of Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) programs
• Create a working environment that is aligned with the enterprise’s desire to be “an employer of choice” and “the best company to work for,” ensuring that people resources possess the required skills and expertise, are well aligned.
• Manage staff by allocating tasks and activities, monitoring work assignments for adherence to timelines, and ensuring compliance with the established requirements, with a focus on coaching and development.
• Foster a positive, high-performing, and inclusive culture while supporting team members and colleagues within the technical integration and across the division.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, as relevant to the position’s area of practice.
• Demonstrated experience providing comprehensive engineering and project management services associated with the planning, design, and construction of municipal infrastructure, transit facilities, station infrastructure, and related works.
• Valid Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) license issued by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) is required for the role.
• Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) certification is an asset.
• Exceptional interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity.
• Knowledge of Contract Law, Construction Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Environmental Assessment Act, and the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act.
• Broad-based knowledge of theories, principles and practices of engineering design and construction
• Proven knowledge of project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls, to support and direct cross-functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects
• Exhibited knowledge of budgetary processes and cost and schedule management.
• Highly developed problem-solving skills to analyze issues and provide solutions during the project lifecycle
• Exceptional influencing skills to establish effective working relationships, negotiate, and deal with a variety of contacts, both internal and external to the organization

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 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.

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