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 Rail Fleet Engineering & Asset Management Office (RFEAM) is looking for an Engineering Lead, Data & MIS for the GO, UP, LRT, and Subway programs. If you have proven expertise in deploying configuration management, database management and other information technology applications and are passionate about delivering engineering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, then this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Let’s talk!

What will I be doing?

• Provides subject matter expertise and oversight on data management and governance processes for all internal and external datasets for RFEAM , including asset management data, external operational data from the operator and the maintainers.
• Reviews technical components of the computerized information systems for compatibility with internal (corporate) and external (operator and maintainer) requirements.
• Implements and oversees data governance processes and ensures the secure collection, storage, and reporting of all data.
• Liaises and negotiates with internal and external stakeholders to collect, maintain, and report data.
• Supports the design and implementation of visualization tools, including but not limited to Power BI, and provides all necessary support in setting up data architecture to automate reporting.
• Conducts data validation checks and develops strategies to improve data quality.
• Assists in the development of performance management metrics and calculations based on contractual requirements.
• Trains staff on software applications, database management, systems administration, and documentation.
• Analyzes and evaluates current systems and processes (document control, configuration management, etc.) and implements solutions for continuous improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business or a related discipline, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the development and support of complex data management and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of principles and practices to design, implement, and maintain databases and reporting tools.
• Experience with data architecture and extract, transfer, load (ETL) tools to build data infrastructure using cloud services (Azure, Python, SQL, etc.).

Experience using visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) to build predictive forecasting dashboards.

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.