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 Bridges & Structures (Maintenance Delivery) team is looking for a Bridges & Structures Specialist (Projects) who will manage the delivery of bridges and structures heavy-rail design and construction projects.

What will I be doing?

• Developing bridges and structures projects encompassing design, construction, project scope, schedule, quality and budget objectives while integrating requirements associated with corporate standards, guidelines, policies and procedures, with minimal impact on operations and customer service.
• Developing tender specifications and requirements; evaluating submissions and recommending contract awards for management approval.
• Creating requirements for and reviewing consultant studies together with design proposals, making implementation recommendations.
• Identifying any risks (current or potential) to successful project completion and creating plans to mitigate or avoid barriers/issues; managing unforeseen issues taking measured corrective actions to meet budget and schedule requirements.
• Overseeing contractor work and performance to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance; instituting measures and controls to ensure full contractor compliance with agreement terms and conditions governing the delivery of services.
• Overseeing capital and operating budgets and expenditures allocated to maintenance and/or rehabilitation programs/projects to ensure appropriate cost control and proactively managing variances.
• Planning and managing State-of-Good-Repair (SOGR) capital projects that meet or exceed safety, cost, schedule, asset management and quality objectives.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Civil Engineering, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience planning, monitoring and project managing railway corridor engineering structural rehabilitation services.
• Knowledgeable in and able to deploy project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls and monitoring, review and reporting on overall progress and performance.
• A valid G driver’s license is required to travel to various site locations, meetings, etc. (approximately 20%). Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.
• Ability to obtain CROR (Canadian Operating Rules) Qualification.
• Ability to obtain Metrolinx Personal Track Safety (PTS) qualification and other role related certificates.

Working Conditions:

• Works a standard 36.25 work week with a requirement to be available outside of regular office hours to maintain business relationships and address worksite issues.
• Frequent exposure to all types of weather conditions and risks (e.g. uneven ground, operating equipment) when visiting work/construction sites.

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 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.

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