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.
Note this is an 18 month contract position. What will I be doing? Managing oversight for track protection ensuring public safety, operational impacts and supporting internal investigations as it relates to incidents on track.

Managing on track access for construction as it relates to the efficient and safe movement of Metrolinx assets and Customers.

Manages and coordinates the overall daily workblock plan of the Metrolinx network while maintaining GO Transit and UP Express service network through the NOC and Rail Operations.

Manages implementation of requests for track access during construction and project phases. Plans and coordinates responses, and communicates service changes and adjustment updates to internal stakeholdersduring service adjustments, and possible delays (e.g. remote GO Station and Terminal platform announcements and announcements on board trains and buses.

Manages and leads the development of access planning, contractual and project requirements, and terms and conditions to ensure full contractor compliance relative to rail corridor access use and activities;recommends changes to procedures to improve management of risks and liabilities

Manages and oversees the planning and implementation of multiple and simultaneous CPG construction works, third party works,



and maintenance on all active Metrolinx and host railway owned rail corridors to ensure efficient utilization of rail corridor access and track protection while minimizing stakeholder impact

Provides oversight to ensure that Metrolinx stakeholders are not adversely affected by the execution of contracted construction work on active rail corridors
Interacts with a wide variety of construction and engineering professionals to ensure contract and safety compliance for all projects requiring rail corridor access
Optimizes rail corridor access and track protection planning and monitors construction activities to identify risks and opportunities and develop mitigation plans

Implements planning and scheduling activities that support the overall CPG project requirements while minimizing the impact to stakeholders

Identifies opportunities to improve the planning and management of rail corridor access and track protection services to support CPG projects

Oversees the accurate accounting of rail corridor access and track protection risks and ensures risks are appropriately translated into financial, operational and schedule risks and that mitigation measures are provided in sufficient detail

Creates a working environment that is aligned with the organization’s desire to be an “employer of choice”, ensuring that people resources possess the required skills, are properly aligned, and are provided with the resources to do the job

Provides creative thought leadership with input from others to develop and deploy a strategic vision; connects and aligns projects with strategic corporate goals

Other duties as assigned.





What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need? Completion of a degree in Engineering, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
Minimum eight(8) yearsprogressively senior experience leading construction functions, service and/or construction planning including regulatory compliance, contract development, negotiation and management, and monitoring contractor compliance
Knowledge of Contract Law, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and railway infrastructure construction and construction practices
Project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls, to lead and direct cross functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects (e.g. development, project progress, related staff and project resources) and monitor project activities for adherence to timelines, budgets, and project performance objectives

Analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor contractor performance and contract compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and contact terms and conditions and to proactively develop contingency plans to respond to issues

Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to manage all facets of rail corridor access related services to ensure construction works are planned and coordinated for safety, track protection is provided, and that the works are safely and effectively executed

Don’t Meet Every Requirement? Accommodation: Metrolinx is an equal prospect 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: (phone hidden) or email [email protected].
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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📌 Manager, Rail Corridor Access - 18 Month Contract (Ontario)
🏢 Metrolinx
📍 Ontario