Job Description

(Internal Title- Project Management V) We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Director, Track Access to lead and manage the end-to-end planning, staging, and coordination of rail corridor access and engineering possessions across a complex, multi-year infrastructure program GO Expansion. This senior-level role requires deep expertise in advanced rail planning methodologies, construction sequencing, engineering train access, and stakeholder engagement to support the successful delivery of high-impact project milestones such as The Track Alliance Stage Gate 3 (SG3) and the Engineering Access Statement submissions The successful candidate will possess a unique blend of international best practices and local implementation knowledge, with the ability to lead cross-functional planning initiatives across infrastructure, operations, and project delivery teams

Key Responsibilities

+ Strategic Planning and Engineering Access - Track Alliance
+ Lead the development and implementation of construction staging strategies, ensuring effective phasing, resource allocation, and impact mitigation across all project components
+ Plan and coordinate engineering train movements and possessions, reducing related costs and improving operational efficiency
+ Drive the creation, refinement, and execution of the Rail Corridor Access Plan, ensuring alignment with regional strategies and operational needs
Sprint Sessions & Operational Control Integration Lead Track scope integration within Glide Path Sprint Sessions, aligning cross-discipline project scope Resolve inconsistencies between the Glide Path and Box Plans via targeted workshops and follow-through action plans Apply European track planning methodologies to: + Define precise construction durations for inclusion in the master project schedule
+ Direct construction sequencing for track installations in line with key commissioning milestones
Track Scope Lockdown + Lead the final definition of Track Scope for Stage Gate deliverables
+ Integrate findings from track condition surveys (into scope and planning logic
+ Overhaul and finalize Rail Corridor Access Plan documentation
Engineering Access Statement - Track Alliance Develop a comprehensive Engineering Access Statement for the Track Alliance covering: + Lakeshore East & West
+ Union Station
+ Woodbine area
+ Northern Corridor placeholders
Confirm access windows in coordination with regional partners and future planning teams Work Train Implementation + Oversee continued implementation and refinement of Work Train timetabling across the network
+ Ensure efficient and safe formation, loading, and deployment of engineering trains during planned closures and off-peak periods
Leadership, Coordination & Compliance + Chair and lead Integration, Deconfliction, and Readiness meetings to align planning, staging, and operations teams
+ Attend and influence high-level planning meetings, ensuring all access strategies meet safety, regulatory, and operational requirements
+ Monitor, evaluate, and revise staging and access plans in real-time based on evolving constraints and priorities

Working Conditions + Office-based



Experience: + 10+ years of experience in infrastructure planning, staging, and access coordination--preferably in large-scale rail projects
+ Deep understanding of engineering train access, possession planning, and rail corridor access optimization
+ Demonstrated expertise in European rail planning techniques and their adaptation to North American standards
+ Strong command of construction sequencing, master scheduling, and logistics planning
+ Expert knowledge of the Access Planning Process, including standard, non-standard, and long-term access timelines
+ Familiarity with GOI (General Operating Instructions), CROR (Canadian Rail Operating Rules) and their application in project planning
+ Proven leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, with excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills
+ Strong analytical mindset with the ability to lead and resolve high-stakes planning conflicts
Education: + Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Licenses OR Certifications: + Holding a recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Skills and Competencies: + Proven ability to translate and apply international best practices (especially European rail planning) into the local Client environment.
+ Deep experience in large-scale infrastructure planning, balancing operational, regulatory, and engineering demands
+ Specialist planning acumen to define realistic construction durations, improve efficiency, and align sequencing with global benchmarks
+ Leadership across multi-stakeholder planning environments, with the ability to influence, align, and execute under critical program milestones (SG3, 2027 Access)
+ The capacity to create strategic, high-impact deliverables under tight deadlines with full lifecycle integration
+ Expert grasp of prevailing Project Management methods
+ In-depth understanding of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
+ Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
+ Proficient in Project Management software
+ Must maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
+ Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
+ Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities with a track record for meeting deadlines
+ Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal) in a demanding multidisciplinary project environment
+ Expert ability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others' strengths
+ Demonstrated capability to supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
+ Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks
+ Effectively lead multi-resource Project Management teams
+ Ability to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
+ Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently on creative and analytical tasks in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
+ Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence
+ Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
+ Proven success in providing effective leadership by building and motivating teams to meet project goals and adhere to their responsibilities and project milestones
+ Capability to understand the interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs