Job 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 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.In the Asset Management and Maintenance division, we play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective service of our transit system as the Metrolinx engineering technical authority and owner of more than $20 billion in assets and growing to $60 billion by 2030.To promote an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment, we provide the following:

• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Parental Leave Top-Up
• Lactation Accommodation
• Competitive Pension Plan
• Annual Learning Reimbursement
• Mentorship Program
• Recognition of Prior Public Sector Service for Vacation Entitlements
• Free GO Network Travel

Our Signals and Communications - Projects office, part of the Asset Management & Maintenance division is looking for a Project Manager to manage new and ongoing State of Good Repair (SOGR) projects associated with Metrolinx railway corridors including the planning scope, design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases. The program includes a variety of projects to improve the overall quality, safety and efficiency of signalling throughout the entire GO Transit rail network.What will I be doing?

• Manage staff (Project coordinators, Junior Project Coordinators and Engineering Graduate Trainee) engaged in all stages of project management to implement various railway signalling asset replacements and enhancements.
• Manage Contractor and Consultant expectations while keeping in line with the project needs.
• Manage project progress and provide analysis of current and future work activities to identify deficiencies and opportunities for efficiencies, as well as recommend and implement solutions for new and exiting SOGR projects.
• Ensure project delivery is in accordance with scope, quality assurance and safety requirements as well as cost and schedule.
• Report project status and trends to Senior Management including project governance, finance, risk and scheduling.
• Monitor and report on project safety. Identify issues and mitigate risks and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Negotiate fees, cost sharing agreements, approvals, and contractual claims.
• Develop annual and multi-year budgets and schedules for management approval and managing capital projects and programs accordingly.
• Work with Asset Management, Operations, Maintenance Delivery and Workblock teams to commission and transition infrastructure work, ensuring all acceptance criteria are fulfilled and required documentation are delivered prior to final signature for acceptance and handover to Operations.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• A university degree in applied science, engineering from a recognized university or a related discipline, or any combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated project management experience related to the planning, design, and construction of Signalling and Communications Projects and related works.
• Experience in managing construction projects from initiation to close out; Knowledge in procurement processes to identify opportunities for improvements and cost savings.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of Signals and Communications (S&C) projects and S&C processes, and standards (e.g., AREMA, Transport Canada) is an asset.
• Knowledge of Contract Law and standard contract forms and types, the Construction Act, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act of Ontario.
• Excellent analytical ability, communication skills, negotiation skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• A valid Ontario Class G driver's license that meets the corporate standard for a good driving record is required to travel to various site locations, meetings, and operational facilities.

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.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 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.

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