Project Manager, Northern Corridors, Barrie

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 (5 days per week) based at our [INSERT

OFFICE] location. 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.

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 Capital Projects Group is seeking a Project Manager, Northern Corridors to

support Capital Project Delivery along the Barrie Line GO Expansion (for

example, Maple GO Station and King City GO Station, or, as assigned).

The role involves work such as: station expansion and improvements, enabling

works for the corridor including new utilities and existing relocation to

support new infrastructure, testing and commissioning, delivering double track

and signals, civil works, retaining walls, pedestrian bridges and tunnels,

culverts, privacy fences, landscape works, and land acquisition to support GO

Expansion. This position will provide technical expertise and administration of

planning, engineering, design, and construction of transit infrastructure

projects.

What will I be doing?

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering stations, railway track and

signaling projects, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope.

• Plan, coordinate and ensure site access with rail corridor access team are

successful

• Foster a collaborative team environment, encouraging innovation, continuous

learning, and high performance.

• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes,

progress reports, and technical records.

• Identify and report project risks or issues and collaborate with senior team

members to develop solutions.

• Prepare and present project updates and technical documentation for

leadership.

• Manage project risks, troubleshooting issues to minimize impact on safety and

operations.

• Plan, set objectives and control activities during the development phase and

execution of the project in conjunction with the design integration and means

and methods construction teams.

• Manage all aspects related to internal and external stakeholders as the

project moves through its life cycle. Ensuring review timelines, comments and

integration of these comments are met and agreed.

• Drive the integration of all disciplines supporting the design and execution

of the work.

• Manage critical paths/milestones, by monitoring mechanisms for projects

(e.g., budget, schedule, scope, quality); regularly reports to Manager on

project status.

• Promote a safe and healthy work environment; ensure project teams,

contractors and trades comply with health, safety and environmental standards

that meet or exceed legislated requirements.

• Heavily involved in construction planning to ensure operations of live rail

corridor is maintained and identification of key risks and opportunities to

deliver project.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a college diploma / university degree in Engineering,

Architecture or a related discipline - or a combination of relevant

education, training and experience deemed equivalent.

• Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably within the public

sector

• Demonstrated experience in managing projects involving planning, design,

construction, and commissioning of large scale and complex industrial,

commercial, or institutional works. Relevant experience in transit

facilities, heavy Railway infrastructure, bridges, structures, and related

works is considered an asset.

• Demonstrated project management skills and experience to manage complex,

projects under pressure to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.

• Demonstrated experience and application of supervisory principles and

practices to supervise staff.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Certified Engineering

Technician (CET) or P.Eng. designation or partial completion is an asset

• Knowledge of contract law, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and

construction standards and procedures applicable to operating Railway

environment.

• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation and strong communication skills

to liaise with all levels within the organization and on construction sites.

• A valid Ontario “G” Driver’s Licence is required for regular site visits. A

Driver’s Abstract (within the last 3 Years) will be required of the

successful candidate.

• Project specific requirement for construction on-site presence and

construction site visits (Capital Projects Group) during working hours as

well as some work evenings, weekends and/or holidays may be required.

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 hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.

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.

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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