Cash Inventory Clerk at Metrolinx

Start Rate (Non-negotiable): $34.27 per hour

Contract/Temporary Assignment up to 12 months

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 Treasury Room is seeking a Cash Inventory Clerk for a 12-month contract. Reporting to the Supervisor, Treasury Room, this role provides critical treasury services, including cash counting, processing, and reconciliation of cash device information for Metrolinx and its managed transit agencies.

The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing and maintaining controls to safeguard Metrolinx’s cash assets, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, security, and operational efficiency in all cash handling processes.

In-Person requirement: This role is an in‑office position (5 days per week) based at our Wolfedale Road location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization. Considering that you will be assigned in sensitive work environment, you will be required to operating on a strict start time and end time.

What will I be doing?

• Process, count, sort, and wrap revenue from cash fare services.
• Ensure all cash receipts are accurately processed, reconciled, and deposited.
• Maintain and manage inventory of cash, ticket stock, and supplies for distribution across Metrolinx sales locations and vending machines.
• Perform daily data entry, validation, and clerical duties in order to update cash and inventory records to ensure that end of day cash balance is reconciled.
• Validate treasury reports (e.g., cash component reports, vendor service reports) and track issues to resolution.
• Monitor vending machine cash levels and coordinate collection and replenishment schedules.
• Assist with troubleshooting field device issues using established SOPs, guides, and supervisor support.
• Participate in onboarding and field training of new Cash Inventory Clerks.
Collaborate with internal teams including Revenue Accounting, Station Operations, PRESTO Operations, and internal mail services

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education in Business, Accounting, or a related field is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in handling large volumes of cash using cash processing equipment.
• Exposure in the logistics environment would be an asset
• Managing cash inventory and preparing bank deposits.
• Working knowledge of cash handling principles, controls, and reconciliation processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Sound judgment, especially related to security and inventory control
• Ability to follow strict procedures and maintain confidentiality
• Problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot operational issues and a quick learner
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Working Conditions

• Work is performed on-site in a secure facility (no hybrid or remote option).
• Role involves physical activity, including lifting fare vaults up to 20 pounds, operating small pallet truck, bending, cash parcels, and ticket cartons.
Requires high levels of concentration and adherence to strict security protocols

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 and other applicable legislation so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email [email protected].

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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