Job Description

Job Category: Management
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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 Capital Projects Group 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 Union Plus Project Controls team is seeking experienced Lead Planning & Scheduling to join our dynamic team! In this role, you will be responsible to Establish strategy and plan to develop detailed construction Project schedules by engaging various project teams, internal and external stakeholder groups. Development of the Union plus Program schedule with integration of various Project schedules and interfaces. Lead and drive the proper schedule progress measurement practice, forward looking schedule analysis and reporting. Demonstrate strong agility, adaptability, and accountability within collaborative team environment.
What will I be doing?

• Lead and develop the overall Program schedule, with integrating schedules from various projects, and coordination and alignment with other Program schedules by identifying and managing key interfaces & stakeholders.
• Development of Program/Project construction schedule with coordination with contractor, construction work access and logistics, Operations, Third Party, and other MX departments/stakeholders for executing in field work package plans.
• Analysis of Contractor's schedule progress and performance, identify potential issues and problem areas, and provide reports to the project team. Review project activities to ensure accuracy, viability, feasibility, schedule dates, logics etc. (actual versus planned), and forecasting completion schedules based on a variety of information sources.
• Lead monthly field construction progress reviews, validate and challenge progress report and schedule updates from vendor, sub-contractor and consultant.
• Assist Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis by providing required scheduling data to Risk Management team to conduct schedule risk analysis.
• Consults regularly with internal/external stakeholders and partners, throughout the project lifecycle to determine their needs, apprise them of project progress, identify potential risks and develop plans/strategies to resolve/mitigate risks.
• Creates an environment of continuous improvement, opens channels of communication that invite suggestions and innovative thinking, and proactively seeks best practices for schedule management.
• Provide guidance & direction to junior-level scheduler(s), Develop and maintain a positive working atmosphere,

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of university degree in engineering, construction management or related technical field or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in the fields of Transit, Oil and Gas or Infrastructure projects for schedule management is required. Experience in LRT, Subway, Railway, Transit, and typical linear civil construction projects is an asset.
• Expert in Primavera P6 is mandatory requirement. knowledge of TILOS is as asset.
• Responsible for developing integrated program schedules across multiple projects, identifying and aligning interfaces with other projects, and regularly tracking schedule progress. Ensures cross-project coordination, stakeholder alignment, and timely reporting of schedule risks and impacts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project planning and scheduling along with an understanding of the principles and concepts of critical path analysis, crashing the schedule, what-if scenario development, development of recovery schedules & earned value analysis/management
• Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset.
• Proficient in developing and implementing earned value methods for mega project during construction phase, Solid knowledge, and experience in change management.
• Interpersonal and oral/written communication skills to liaise with project team members, external agencies, Contractors and consultants.

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 be 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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