Job Description

Job Category: Students/Co-op/Internships
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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 Bus Fleet Maintenance Engineering Office is looking for a Co-op Student to support the Bus Fleet Maintenance team meet corporate bus fleet availability and reliability targets. You will work alongside the Equipment Engineering and Technical Support Services team to investigate systemic failures and provide technical solutions developed through root cause analysis. In this role, you will be exposed to partners within bus fleet operations, which include operations, safety, skilled trades, and many more.
What will I be doing?

• Playing a key role in supporting Equipment Engineering initiatives to improve bus fleet availability and reliability by investigating and resolving systemic failures
• Supporting root cause analysis using LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies
• Supporting the development and distribution of technical service bulletins to Equipment Maintenance and Fleet operations
• Validate pilot projects, and upcoming technology to ensure compatibility and integration with current and future assets
• Support component failure data analysis by reviewing trends and providing predictive modelling
• Research current industry technologies to improve bus operation and performance
• This role will be required to travel within the GTHA.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Must be attending school full-time and returning to an academic institution (note: does not mean candidate must be taking courses during work-term)
• Must be at least 15 years of age before starting employment
• Enrolled in a Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering program at a post-secondary institution
• A willingness to investigate problems from both an analytical and hands on approach is required
• Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with and help other co-workers with various projects
• Working knowledge of diesel automotive systems
• Interest in preventative maintenance and equipment optimization
• Working knowledge of SQL and scripting language (R and Python) would be an asset.

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 .
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.
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