Manager, Light Rail Vehicles

Job title:

Manager, Light Rail Vehicles

Company

Metrolinx

Job description

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.CPG’s workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.Our Rapid Transit Revenue Vehicle Team is seeking a Manager, Light Rail Vehicles to support all activities associated with Light Rail Vehicles (LRV), such as directing and leading the TA (Technical Advisor), assisting in developing technical specifications and contract requirements, set the vision and develop strategies for LRV integration, coordinating with Light Rail Transit project delivery teams through all stages and phases of the LRV procurement. As the Manager, provide project management and engineering support services associated with the delivery of the vehicles.What will I be doing?

• Work within an integrated team of Metrolinx, Consultant and Technical Advisor staff for the procurement and supply of rail vehicles for Metrolinx’s Rapid Transit Project Delivery Teams (RT PDT).
• Support the efficient delivery of rail vehicles through the design stages, construction, testing and commissioning, operational readiness to revenue services and assets handover to Metrolinx.
• Maintain and manage relationships with external stakeholders, facilitating coordination of requirements, reviews, approvals and resolving technical issues.
• Facilitate the review and comment process and provide dispositions for work submittals.
• Participate in comment resolution meetings with the Contractor, Technical Advisor, and Stakeholders’ Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to facilitate early resolution of significant issues.
• Collaborate with Project Delivery Teams, enabling the successful commissioning of vehicles, systems and infrastructure elements.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a university degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering – or a combination of relevant education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Professional Engineering License (P. Eng) and Project Management Professional (PMP) designation would be considered an asset.
• Experience in managing Projects involving rail vehicles in planning, design, and construction, and commissioning in an operating Rapid Transit railway environment.
• Experience in participating and collaborating as part of a cross functional team.
• Experience in project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls, for adherence to timelines, budgets, and project performance objectives.
• Knowledge of P3/AFP/PDB contracts, consulting/construction contract law, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and construction standards and procedures applicable to working in an operating Railway environment.

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.

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Location

Canada

Job date

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:05:25 GMT

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