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 Corridor Access & Control Office is seeking a Workblock Planning Officer to facilitate the planning and scheduling of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-million dollar and multi-year track work of Capital Projects Group (CPG), Rail Corridors (RC) and Third-Party Projects from inception to completion while maintaining Operations and the customers it serves.
Please note that the location for this role is 130 Adelaide. This is a 6 month contract.
What will I be doing?
Consults with construction project teams to ensure that planning is completed prior to the commencement of work and to establish sequencing and duration of the project. Develops working schedules which delineate the sequence of work activities and contract timing requirements.
Identifies opportunities to combine work activities of various groups into a simultaneous workblocks to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and mitigate operational disruptions.
Monitors project critical paths and prepares schedule analysis to identify impacts of progress and/or scope changes on previously scheduled target dates. Recommends corrective action to Project Managers as required.
Develops schedule mitigation strategies and impact analysis, reporting on schedule issues and critical tasks to management, analyzing schedule sensitivity and risk, alerting management on issues and recommending solutions to schedule issues and high risk areas.
Facilitates conference calls with relevant stakeholders to address possible conflicts and issues with work schedules.
Builds strong relationships with all internal & external stakeholders, contractors & operations.
Provides oversight to ensure that scheduling risks and issues are identified, resolved and/or escalated as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
- Completion of a diploma in Business Administration, Transportation or Rail Operations, Logistical planning or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent. Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) certification is an asset.
- Experience in the transportation industry with direct involvement in project management related construction and scheduling.
- A valid driver’s license is required to travel to various site locations, public meetings, etc. (approximately 5%). Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.
- Railway infrastructure construction and construction practices and sequencing. Principles, practices, techniques and tools related to schedule development and operations analysis activities in a transportation setting considered an asset.
- Applicable legislation and railway operating rules affecting railway, public, and employee safety would be considered an asset.
- Planning and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities or events.
- Problem solving and negotiation skills to identify problems/issues and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions with respect to scheduling.
- Relationship management and consultation skills to effectively handle external stakeholders in the scheduling of maintenance activities. Problem solving and analytical skills to develop work schedules for multiple construction projects and to identify opportunities to combine work activities of various groups to minimize service disruption.
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:
Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact 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.
For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.
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.
