Senior Project Officer, Track Infrastructure (Project Manager)

Metrolinx

  • Canada
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Job Description: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 Maintenance Delivery department is looking for one (1) Senior Project Officer, Track Infrastructure (Project Manager) to manage assigned projects, planning, design, and execution of physical infrastructure rehabilitation projects, in a safe, standardized, and cost-effective manner.What will I be doing?
  • Lead and provide support to the Track Maintenance Delivery management team on specific projects and to support rehabilitation and preventative maintenance projects.
  • Provide management and to lead the administration of maintenance, construction, and design projects through all stages for all projects ensuring agreement of operational, business and budget requirements, and following quality and safety requirements.
  • Coordinate procurement of contracts, property acquisition requests, purchase orders, change orders for supply/construction contracts and amendments for consultant assignments.
  • Manage all aspects of project scope of work; initiate, prepare, and present agreements that govern the engagement of consultants, suppliers, and contractors for execution.
  • To liaise and to be directly involved in the management of contractors, consultants, and project teams engaged in project planning and implementation.
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure delivery of assigned projects within scope, schedule, and cost.
  • Manage projects involving coordination and liaison with many partners, such as road authorities, third-party railways, municipalities, and Transport Canada
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
  • Completion of a Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Demonstrated experience related to project management.
  • Have a valid G Class Ontario driver's license in good standing.
  • Experience leading multi-functional teams and ability to co-ordinate several complex projects to meet schedule and budget commitments.
  • Experience with development and implementation of risk management projects.
  • Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with partners.
  • Experience with principles and practices of project management, organizational change management, including proficiency in the use of project management software and applications.
  • Investigate operating problems, incidents (safety related and risk) and work with important partners to recommend solutions.
Special Conditions:
  • This position may have on-call or overtime work requirements during their planned rehabilitation projects outside of regular business hours including weekends and holidays to support the Metrolinx rail operation.
  • This position will require work under all weather conditions in an active heavy railway corridor with train speeds in excess of 160km/h.
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 .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 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.#LI-SC1

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