Lead, Transit Operations & Mtce

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Torontos 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 Office is seeking a Lead Operations and Maintenance to play an important part in the delivery of safe effective and efficient Rapid Transit service to the community. This role will provide oversight in the implementation of the Operator Services Agreement with the operator and project agreements with other Project Operating Companies across the Rapid Transit programs. The Manager will bring a level of technical and functional oversight to the operation and of Rapid Transit Systems.

What will I be doing

Provide support and strategic input to theseniormanagement on matters related to operations readiness transition and steady-state service delivery.
Lead the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in coordination with the OperatorMaintainer and internal stakeholders.
Review Operator and Project submittals to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
Implement aComplianceCheckProgram and Key Performance Measure (KPM) Audit Program to monitor Operator & Maintainer performance.
Identify and manage non-compliance issues in collaboration with RT Quality team.
Participate inO&M performance and coordination meetings withall relevant stakeholders to resolve issues and operational matters.
Liaise with external stakeholderson emergency protocols service planning and transit infrastructure interfaces.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

Completion of a degree in Engineering Transportation Operations Management or a related discipline; . or PMP is an asset.
Demonstrated progressive responsible experience in transit operations and maintenance preferably in LRT or Rapid Transit environments.
Experience managing teams and cross-functional coordination with internal departments and external stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of transit system lifecycle operations planning maintenance strategies and contract/compliance oversight.
Proven ability to interpret and enforce technical requirements in Project Agreements or similar contractual frameworks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable leading meetings and discussions with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
This individual in this position will assume On-Call responsibilities to support operational requirements including various shifts and weekends.

Dont Meet Every Requirement

If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt 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: or email

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 policybefore 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.

DescriptionMetrolinx 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 Tor...