Project Coordinator

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 Asset Management and Maintenance, 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 Asset Management and Maintenance Signals & Communications Projects Office is looking for a Project Coordinator to coordinate various stages of signalling project design, construction, testing and commissioning in support of new and ongoing State of Good Repair (SOGR) in a safe, timely, consistent, and cost-effective manner. The Program includes a variety of projects to improve the overall quality, safety, and efficiency of signaling throughout the entire GO Transit rail network.

What will I be doing?

• Ensuring that projects and initiatives for new, replacement or enhanced signalling assets satisfy requirements and comply with Metrolinx standards and policies, Health & Safety, and industry standards such as Regulated Railway Standards and AREMA for all projects.
• Managing the implementation and monitoring of approved projects through all stages of design, construction, testing and commissioning to improve the overall quality, safety, and efficiency of the system throughout the Metrolinx owned network.
• Ensuring all Contractor’s Submittals meet the requirements set forth for the projects and provide guidance to the contractor(s).
• Assisting with developing KPIs including the preparation of project status reports and providing regular updates.
• Participating in developing and monitoring the project risk register inclusive of tracking implementation of risk mitigation tactics.
• Forecasting, monitoring and managing project expenditures such as purchase orders, change orders, and budgetary constraints and managing monthly and yearly forecasts.
• Reviewing requisitions for purchase orders, change orders for contracts and addenda for consultant or contractor agreements including providing Unifier support.
• Preparing and submitting tender document specifications for construction and consultants or contracts for submission to the procurement team for tendering.
• Reviewing work plan methodologies and work events submitted by the contractors to perform the work and coordinating with RCAC for workblock including attending required meetings.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a 3- or 4-year community college engineering program in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides good knowledge of signal railway engineering.
• Demonstrated project management experience, preferably within the public sector managing projects involving planning, design, construction, testing and commissioning of railway signalling projects on complex, Brownfield Railway with mixed fleet operation.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset.
• Experience coordinating contracted engineering/signalling projects.
• Experience interpreting and applying contract plans and specifications.
• Working knowledge of conventional Railway Signalling, as well as relevant standards and procedures applicable to working in an operating railway environment will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Rail Traffic Control, Rail Corridor Access, Workblock, Flagging, Workplan, Work Permit, Field and Maintenance activities is an asset.
• Detailed knowledge of project management including cost control, scheduling, codes, standards, specifications, corporate policies and procedures and applicable contract legislation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently without supervision, strong interpersonal and negotiating skills and analytical ability are a must.
• Proficiency in the use of project management software and computer applications is essential.
• Must have a valid Ontario “G” Driver’s License that meet the corporate standard for a good driving record, and must be able to obtain the GO Transit Operators permit.

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 hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.

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.