Director, Signalling at Metrolinx

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.

What We Offer

• Work that makes an impact across all of Metrolinx as well as the GTHA
• Learning and development opportunities
• An open and inclusive work environment
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, and wellness spending account
Defined Benefit OMERS Pension plan

This role is an in‑office position based at our 130 Adelaide St. W 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.

Our Capital Projects Group workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.

As Director, Signalling , you will be accountable for leading the design and development of signalling for capital infrastructure projects across the network. Accountable for setting and enforcing technical standards, specifications, and compliance protocols across the division to guarantee the safe, efficient, and reliable signalling operations.

What will I be doing?

• Coordinate the design and implementation of signal infrastructure with the assigned region to ensure seamless integration with the corridor’s civil infrastructure
• Provides strategic and tactical leadership and direction to deliver large-scale capital railway infrastructure projects within the assigned region
• Oversee planning and management of maintenance and rehabilitation activities required for signal systems and related functions along the owned railway corridor
• Develops and sustains positive working relationships with all parties affected by signal rehabilitation activities
Provides senior leadership oversight of strategic plans and design and construction activities for adherence to regulatory codes, processes, and protocols

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Applied Science, Engineering, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience providing comprehensive engineering and project management services associated with signalling planning, design, and development.
• Previous experience with leading a team of technical professionals.
• Knowledge of legal/regulatory requirements governing passenger rail services
• Knowledgeable (or) Proficient in project management principles and practices, including scope, budget and schedule controls, to be able to lead and direct cross functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects (i.e. design development, project progress, related staff, and project resources) and monitor project activities for adherence to standards and regulations, recommended practices, timelines, and project objectives.
Knowledgeable (or) Proficient in the oversight, evaluation, and assurance of system integration to achieve performance metrics, develop and realize KPI’s for the asset class or systemwide function for reliability, availability and performance requirements consistent with the organizational strategic plan, customer level of service and business objectives

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 [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 be 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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