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.The Senior Manager, Signals & Communications Systems leads and manages the design, rehabilitation and maintenance support of all Metrolinx Signals and Communications Systems.What will I be doing?

• Manage the back-room Network Operations Center support functions for Rail Traffic Control Systems including program functions.
• Collaborate and provide support to Network Operations Control to understand and respond to signal communications and needs/requirements.
• Manage and provide oversight to signals and communications systems projects related to rehabilitation continuous improvement.
• Manage and provide oversight to 3rd party contractors/service providers, managing/monitoring contractor performance and compliance.
• Manage and fully support Rail Corridor Asset Management maintenance methodologies and Asset Management System application.
• Manage and oversee required regulatory/legislative changes impacting signals and communication systems.
• Identify risks, issues, and trends that impact signals and communications systems delivery and recommend actions for resolution.
• Recommend and implement equipment, practice, and procedural improvements/enhancements.
• Oversee and participate in the development of all operating and capital budgets pertaining to Signals and Communications Systems.
• Provide senior leadership oversight and direction to staff and consultants engaged in project teams and motivates to achieve objectives.
• Field support, such as assisting in troubleshooting, asset auditing and training across the network as required.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience in the field of Signals or Communications Systems, within the transportation industry/sector.
• \xe2\x80\x9cOn-Call\xe2\x80\x9d responsibilities required to support operational requirements.
• Valid Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) license recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) is an asset.
• Knowledge of and expertise in the planning and implementation of transportation signal and communication systems.
• Knowledge of Metrolinx and the provincial and national transit industry is an asset.
• Service-focused leadership and influencing skills to provide senior technical and people leadership to an operating or functional unit.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices to manage and provide oversight to complex engineering design projects.
• Managerial and leadership experience with the ability to plan, set priorities, schedule and manage staff and team deliverables.
• Knowledge of Human Resources legislation is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in operational planning, budget development, planning and management processes.
• Innovative and creative problem solving, data driven root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to make clear presentations, produce concise technical and administrative reports.

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.#LI-SC1

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