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.

This role is an in-office position based at our Willowbrook Rail Maintenance Facility. As needed, there will be need to work out of our Whitby Rail Maintenance Facility and as our business needs transform this role may move to cover Evening and Weekends. 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.

We offer flexibility in start and end times while maintaining core business hours for shared availability across the team.

Our Operations & Safety (GO & UP) division promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring equal employment opportunities and fostering a supportive workplace culture.

We support this commitment by providing:

- Competitive Pension Plan
- Employee learning & development programs and reimbursement
- Recognition of prior Public Service for Vacation Entitlement
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Benefit Programs
- Parental Leave top-up, lactations accommodation and childcare partnerships
- Menopause Policy
- Employee Resource Groups

Reporting to the Senior Supervisor, our Rail Fleet Maintenance Office is seeking an Equipment Officer to monitor the condition and performance of the locomotive and coach fleets in accordance with regulatory, maintenance schedules, corporate, and contractual standards. What will I be doing?

- Assisting in developing the requirements and scope of work criteria for the execution and completion of procurement and major overhaul programs for the locomotive and coach fleets.
- Assisting in developing and recommending designs for implementation on new locomotive and coach equipment acquisitions.




- Provides input during the establishment of maintenance schedules, procedures, enhancements, and retrofits for new and existing equipment.
- Developing, recommending, and acting as Project Leader on major locomotive and coach modification programs.
- Investigating locomotive and coach equipment problems and recommending corrective action.
- Providing maintenance contractor(s) with technical support for locomotive and coach equipment.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

- Completion of a diploma in Electrical /Electronic or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in the maintenance, design and/or manufacturing of equipment used in railroad or transit operations.
- Demonstrated experience working with Heavy locomotive maintenance and passenger railway operations and maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability in the interpretation of system drawings including mechanical, electrical and structural drawings.
- Good organizational, oral and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of rules and regulations established by Transport Canada (TC), the Federal Railway Administration (FRA) and the American Association of Railways (AAR).
- Valid Ontario class “G” driver’s licence and meet the corporate standard for a good driving record.
- Ability to obtain the Metrolinx Operator’s permit.
- Microsoft Office Suite Experience (Pivot tables, Macros) would be considered an asset.
- Microsoft PowerBI experience would be considered an asset.
- Must successfully complete environmental, safety and any other training required by corporate policy.
- LEAN fundamentals training and/or experience would be an asset.

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: (phone hidden) 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 chance. 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.

📌 Equipment Officer - Locomotive (Canada)
🏢 Metrolinx
📍 Canada