Project manager, Yonge Subway Extension ProjectPosting Id 3500Department Office of the City ManagerDivision Richmond Hill Centre and Economic DevelopmentSection Grants and Strategic InitiativesJob Grade Contract Admin Grade 07Rate of Pay $67.77
- $78.62 HourlyJob Type Temporary Full Time
- ContractContract Length/End Date One yearReplacement/New Position Recent VacancyPosting Type Internal and ExternalPosting Date 10/29/2026Application Deadline 11/26/2026Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE), the Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the City's participation in the planning, design, approvals, construction, commissioning, and municipal acceptance activities associated with the YNSE.
The position serves as a key interface between the City, Metrolinx, its delivery partners, consultants, contractors, neighboring municipalities, and internal City departments. The Project Manager coordinates technical reviews, manages municipal infrastructure interfaces, monitors schedules and risks, and facilitates resolution of issues affecting the City's interests.
The position supports the transition of surface infrastructure and utility relocation works, station, rail and systems infrastructure, and other project work packages into construction, ensuring municipal requirements, infrastructure protection, public safety, and operational needs are appropriately addressed under the strategic direction of the Senior Manager.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Project Management and GovernanceSupport the City's participation in the YNSE ensuring municipal requirements and interests are represented throughout project delivery.
Monitor project scope, schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and commitments across design, approvals, and construction work packages.




Coordinate the City's Technical Advisory Committee and multidisciplinary reviews, tracking comments, decisions, and outstanding issues through to resolution.
Identify emerging risks and issues, recommend solutions, and escalates matters requiring management direction.
Technical Review and Infrastructure CoordinationCoordinate City reviews of engineering designs, technical reports, drawings, specifications, and construction plans affecting municipal infrastructure.
Identify and facilitate resolution of utility conflicts, drainage and stormwater issues, construction staging constraints, access requirements, and other infrastructure interfaces.
Coordinate input to ensure municipal standards, constructability, accessibility, and operational requirements are considered.
Track technical comments and unresolved design issues and ensure appropriate follow-up with Metrolinx and its delivery partners.
Municipal Approvals and Construction Oversight
Coordinate municipal permits and approvals, including road occupancy, access, temporary use, utility works, and other applicable requirements.
Coordinate and oversee construction activities affecting municipal infrastructure, public rights-of-way, traffic operations, public safety, accessibility, and City services.
Work with City departments, Metrolinx, contractors, and consultants on construction staging, traffic management, site access, utility relocations, and infrastructure protection.




Monitor construction progress, coordinate inspections and site reviews, track deficiencies and non-compliance issues, and facilitate timely resolution.
Coordinate commissioning and municipal acceptance requirements, including record drawings, testing documentation, asset information, warranties, and outstanding deficiencies.
Duties and Responsibilities Cont'd
Stakeholder and Intergovernmental CoordinationServe as a key City contact for coordination with Metrolinx, delivery partners, consultants, contractors, utility companies, government agencies, and neighbouring municipalities.
Represent the City's interests at technical reviews, project meetings, construction coordination meetings, and intergovernmental forums.
Coordinate stakeholder input, document commitments and decisions, and resolve competing priorities and cross-boundary issues.
Coordinate City input on development applications and municipal infrastructure initiatives affected by the subway extension.
Schedule, Risk and Resource ManagementMonitor project milestones, submission schedules, approval dependencies, and construction interfaces affecting the City.
Track risks, issues, decisions, and commitments, identifying responsible parties and escalating significant concerns.
Identify resource requirements for design reviews, permits, construction meetings, inspections, commissioning, and municipal acceptance.
Coordinate with management and City departments to address workload, resource gaps, construction readiness, and potential impacts on municipal operations.
Reporting and Strategic AdvicePrepare project updates, briefings, reports, and recommendations on progress, risks, outstanding issues, resource requirements, and municipa

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