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.

CPG’s 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 Yonge-North Subway Extension Office (5650 Yonge Street, North York) is seeking to hire a Project Manager reporting into the Managers and Senior Project Managers. The Project Manager administers a variety of services for YNSE project, in a safe, timely, standardized and cost-effective manner for quality services.

What will I be doing?

• Envisions project scope of work, initiates, prepares and presents for execution, terms of reference and subsequent addenda for agreements governing the engagement of consultants
• Performs complete start to close-out project management on selected complex, high-risk projects as required to meet corporate commitments, with or without staff delegation
• Defines the need for concept, preliminary or detail design alternatives and new or improved procedures, design standards variations, specifications or contract documents
• Reviews requests for property acquisitions, requisitions for purchase orders, change orders for contracts and addenda for consultant agreements
• Review consultant’s scope of work and task completion in relation to Task Sheets and Monthly Progress Reports
• Ensures that capital projects and programs for new, replacement or enhanced infrastructure, maximize customer service, satisfy internal stakeholder requirements, incorporate external agency requirements, and serve public interests
• Coordinate Design development with Development Partner where facility integration applicable
• Coordinates several complex tasks under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments
• Reviews and evaluates consultant studies, reports, design proposals, specifications and contract documents, to meet established policies, procedures and standards
• Assist the Managers and Senior Project Managers in directing and leading the TA (Technical Authority) developing Project Agreement Documents for Alliance Contract(s), through all stages and phases of the project and in engagement and interface with third party stakeholders such as municipalities and transit agencies
• Overseeing the performance of the Contractor(s) for assigned multi-discipline construction contracts
• Providing assistance in the evaluation/negotiation/resolution of contract changes and contractor’s claims

What Skills and Qualification Do I need?

• Completion of a degree in Architectural, Engineering or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrates years of experience in project management, preferably within the public sector
• Experience in Station Design, including experience managing large, complex, multi-year transit projects, preferably for passenger rail transit, subway/LRT, underground stations, storage and maintenance facilities, and related works.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer/Architect in the Province of Ontario is an asset.
• Knowledge of construction management practices and principles including familiarity with claims management is an asset.
• Experience in management or preparation of procurement documents including but not limited to project agreements.
• Project management experience to manage assigned LRT or Subway projects of high value and complexity in all stages of project management from start to close-out.
• Prior experience with municipalities and transit agencies is strongly desired.
• Organizational, interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to coordinate complex multi-disciplinary projects under pressure to meet schedule and budget commitments
• Knowledge of Alliance Model is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of coordinating complex civil transportation and utility work within transit project scope and adjacent work packages related to road network improvements.
• Strong problem solving and influencing skills to establish effective working relationships, negotiate, and deal with a variety of contacts, both internal and external to the organization; along with the ability to gain cooperation from individuals not under direct authority
• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity and to liaise with all levels within and outside the organization and with specialists across multiple sectors.
• A valid Ontario “G” Driver’s Licence is an asset for regular site visits.

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.