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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 Rapid Transit Operations department is looking to hire a Project Manager to the team! This role will provide end-to-end project management services for a wide range of activities across the Rapid Transit portfolio. The Project Manager provides support to multiple stakeholders and Senior Management, including (but not limited to) schedule management, cost management, stakeholder management, risk management, quality, safety, and document control and works with their team members to ensure delivery activities are set up to achieve the benefits of the project in alignment with the project agreements. What will I be doing? * Manage vast amounts of information to support ongoing departmental operations and performance, business management and operations delivery functions. Provide administrative excellence to support departmental initiatives. * Gather data from various sources and in various forms; strategically manipulate the information to extract value (actionable information) to aid in decision making. Organise and provide appropriate access to data. * Establish a procedural framework for identifying, collecting, distributing, and filing controlled documents for the Rapid Transit Operations department. Perform long-term data management, filtering relevant information to assist in risk analysis, prioritization, and/or asset performance. * Deliver on all aspects of project management consistent with corporate commitments to budget, schedule, quality, and risk. * Support all key project mobilization activities including the master project schedule, risk register, and project control rooms. * Apply process improvement methodologies that will optimize project execution while ensuring compliance with governance and standards. * Work with a multidisciplinary project team comprised of employees, contractors, consultants, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality services while overseeing the day-to-day delivery of all project elements. * Maintain key relationships and coordinate with internal stakeholders including but not limited to RT Business Management, Contract Management, Operations Delivery, Capital Projects Group, and Finance to maximize project success, mitigate risk, and continuously improve outcomes. What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need? * Completion of a degree in Engineering or Business Administration or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent. * Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably within the public sector. * Project management experience to manage multi-disciplinary projects assigned to you that have a high value and complexity. * A proven leader who excels in building relationships, solves problems, and drives results. * Proficiency with project management methodologies, tools, and technology. * Knowledge of passenger transportation industry and prior experience working with transit projects is considered an asset. * Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset. * Must have a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence as this role will be required to visit various sites. 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: Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email [email protected]. 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 [https://metrolinx.sharepoint.com/sites/MyLinx-Policy/Manuals/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=/sites/MyLinx-Policy/Manuals/HR Policies by name/HR-0202-17 Internal Career Mobility Policy.pdf&parent=/sites/MyLinx-Policy/Manuals/HR Policies by name] 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. WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

What you’ll do

The Project Manager will provide end-to-end project management services, including schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder management across the Rapid Transit portfolio. They will also manage departmental information, establish procedural frameworks for document control, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline, along with demonstrated experience in project management. Proficiency in project management methodologies and a valid Ontario Class G driver's license are required.

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project management
• Schedule management
• Cost management
• Stakeholder management
• Risk management
• Quality management
• Document control
• Data management
• Process improvement
• Performance management
• Business management
• Operations delivery
• Leadership
• Problem solving
• Project Schedules
• Document Control
• Project Controls
• Project Implementation
• Risk Mitigation
• Cost Management
• Business Administration
• Management
• Decision Making
• Contract Management
• Data Management
• Payment Systems
• Finance
• Governance
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Operations
• Performance Improvement
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Risk Analysis
• Risk Register
• Stakeholder Management
• Process Improvement
• Filing
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Transportation
• Government & Public Sector
• Engineering
• Administrative
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• Maintenance Manager
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians
• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers