Senior Manager, Engineering - Track

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.

In Engineering and Safety division we play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective service of our transit system as the Metrolinx engineering technical authority and owner of more than $20 billion in assets and growing to $60 billion by 2030.

To promote an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment, we provide the following:

Parental Leave Top-Up

Lactation Accommodation

Competitive Pension Plan

Annual Learning Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

Recognition of Prior Public Sector Service for Vacation Entitlements

Free GO Network Travel

Our Track Engineering department within the Engineering and Safety Division is seeking a Senior Manager, Engineering – Track, to join our collaborative team. Reporting to the Director, Engineering – Track, you will play a key role in overseeing the engineering assurance and track standards development portfolio for both heavy rail and light rail transit systems. You will also lead the engineering initiatives that support the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of Track State of Good Repair programs.

What will I be doing?

Oversee the development, implementation, and management of departmental programs and initiatives, and monitor alignment and support of overall corporate strategies.

Create and manage the strategic direction for Track and Structures by:

Developing, initiating, executing, and evaluating business cases for strategic initiatives related to the delivery of Rail Corridor Track and Structures upgrades.

Ensuring business case justifications have minimal impact on Metrolinx and GO Transit railway operations and are aligned with project scope, schedule, quality, and budget objectives and in compliance with corporate standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Direct delivery of GO Transit owned rail corridor asset upgrades and improvements.

Oversee research, recommend, develop, and/or implement revised or new standards, procedures, specifications and processes; ensure integration across the organization to improve operation efficiency, design standards, customer service, guidelines and safety.

Direct, monitor and approve Branch performance metrics for track and structures maintenance and rehabilitation programs.

Lead Engineering group to implement Regional Express Rail (RER) from an infrastructure project into full operational mode; provide technical, engineering and functional support to program delivery groups.

Collaborate with and support key stakeholders for RER specific strategic program design and planning.

Communicate regularly with various internal and external stakeholders, partners, government representatives, third party vendors, and contractors, to advise, educate, negotiate and/or persuade on issues within scope of responsibility.

Represent Metrolinx in the resolution of contractors’ and consultants’ disputes/claims arising from project undertakings (e.g. contractual dispute settlements, pre-litigation undertakings, “out-of-court” settlements, and legal proceedings conducted by the appropriate judicial court system).

Approve consultant studies and design proposals and provide guidance and recommendations for successful implementation.

Oversee development and practice of appropriate internal and external management control systems that maximize safety, environmental sensitivity, and expense accountability.

Recommend and maintain guidelines and best practices for track engineering.

Identify opportunities to improve the services and support provided by the Rail Corridors department to the Capital Infrastructure division responsible for the delivery of the Regional Express Rail expansion program.

Establish processes, controls, and measures to ensure appropriate expense allocation, cost management, and overall fiscal responsibility in partnership with the Sr. Finance & Contract Specialist, Rail Corridors Sr. Financial Officer.

Manage and deliver effective railway infrastructure rehabilitation and maintenance within the rail corridor in partnership with the Capital Projects Group and operational departments.

Support the Capital Projects Group by utilizing experience and knowledge of rail corridor conditions and standards requirements to substantiate requests for future funding from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for proposed plant rehabilitation/expansion programs.

Create 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.

Provide creative thought leadership with input from others to develop and deploy a strategic vision; connect and align projects with strategic corporate goals.

Demonstrate leadership and core competencies at a high level of development and be an exemplary model of living the corporate Values and Code of Ethics.

Manage a large department through subordinate supervisors; typically supervise more than 15 skilled and professional employees within the Rail Corridors department.

Define team member roles, responsibilities, and expectations.

Deliver timely feedback to ensure a cohesive operational unit and the optimum use of team skills.

Manage staff and monitor work assignments for adherence to timelines.

Monitor the achievement of performance objectives and develop and implement action plans to address performance gaps.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

Completion of a degree in Engineering or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training, and railway experience deemed equivalent.

Valid P.Eng. designation in the Province of Ontario is preferred.

Demonstrated experience related to design, engineering and construction of railway, passenger heavy or light rail transit systems.

High level of understanding and knowledge of business processes, regulatory requirements, and interdependencies within the agency as they relate to the Track asset class and area of responsibility.

Knowledge of Industry Track Standards and ability to interpret and explain requirements to various internal and external parties.

Demonstrated experience in railway engineering management, including the management of large technical teams, railway operations, and field experience associated with track engineering, rehabilitations, inspections and maintenance programs.

A valid Ontario Class G driver’s license is required to travel to various site locations, meetings, operational facilities, etc. (approximately 10%). Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.

Knowledge of the Employment Standards Act and the Occupational Health & Safety Act to monitor and manage employee and contractor risk during execution of system maintenance and upgrades.

Knowledge of rules and regulations established by Transport Canada, American Railway Engineering Maintenance of Way Association, American Passenger Transportation Association, Ontario Provincial and Municipal standards; various building codes, contract, safety and environmental legislation.

Advanced experience-based knowledge of the maintenance of heavy rail track and commuter rail systems, structures, and associated plant infrastructure.

Knowledge of railway engineering best practices and procedures for track maintenance and rehabilitation.

Project management and coordination skills to manage the delivery of rail corridor maintenance and rehabilitation identified in the annual capital budget through project activities.

Procurement processes and vendor management skills to review and approve consultant and design proposals and make recommendations for successful implementation.

Analytical and problem-solving skills to oversee contractor rail corridor inspection and program maintenance activities, lead and oversee feasibility studies, and represent Metrolinx in the resolution of contractor’s and consultant’s disputes/claims arising from project undertakings.

Negotiation and political acuity to protect future MTO funding allocations impacting proposed plan rehabilitation and/or expansion programs.

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.

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