Advisor, Rapid Transit Analysis

MX Career Site; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation assistance

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking an Advisor on a 18 month contract to perform comprehensive technical analysis, forecast ridership, and support business case evaluation for rapid transit projects. You will develop visuals, review studies, and translate findings into improved forecasting methods, while communicating with non-technical stakeholders.

The role requires a university degree in engineering or planning, along with demonstrated analytical capabilities and experience in transportation modelling.

Qualifications

• Experience with transportation demand modelling software like EMME/TransCAD/VISUM.
• University degree in Engineering or Planning or equivalent certification.
• Proven analytical and modelling experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts technical analysis and ridership forecasting for transit infrastructure and services.
• Supports business case evaluation with data-driven insights.
• Develops visuals (maps, charts, infographics) for internal and senior audiences.
• Reviews studies and translates findings into forecasting improvements.
• Keeps up-to-date with best practices in forecasting and data visualization.

Skills

Transportation demand modelling

GIS software

Statistical analysis

Programming basics

Education

Engineering or Planning degree

Advanced technical certification

Tools

EMME

TransCAD

VISUM

ArcGIS

STATA

SAS

R

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

PowerPoint

D3

Tableau

Python

Job description

Contract /Temporary Assignment up to 18 months

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 Rapid Transit Insights team is currently seeking an Advisor for a 18 months contract role to join their team. Reporting to the Manager, Rapid Transit Insights, the Advisor will carry out comprehensive technical analysis, undertake continuous improvement of analytical tools, and support business case evaluation.

What will I be doing?

Conducts and manages technical analysis, ridership forecasting, and the business case assessment of transit infrastructure and service.

Provides input and advice to business unit staff, management, and stakeholders on quantitative data analysis and modelling that examines transportation, land use, population and employment growth, and other inputs upon ridership forecasts are based.

Evidence-based assessment and analysis of transportation planning projects

Develops maps, charts, infographics and other visuals for internal and senior level audiences

Reviews internal/external transportation studies, land use reports, and planning processes, assesses the validity of findings, and translates findings into improvements to forecasting methods.

Maintains an awareness of the latest “Best Practice” methodologies for technical analysis, forecasting, and data visualization and assesses the appropriateness of their application within the team.Gathers / prepares data, identifies implications and makes recommendations.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

Practical experience with transportation demand modelling software (e.g. EMME, TransCAD, VISUM), GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS), statistical analysis software (e.g. STATA, SAS, R), Graphic Design Tools (Adobe Illustrator or InDesign, PowerPoint, D3, Tableau) and/or computer programming languages (e.g. Python) is a significant asset

Successful completion of a University Degree in a Engineering or Planning (or related) or an advanced/specialist technical certification, requiring an equivalent number of years of post-secondary education.

Demonstrated relevant experience.

Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to communicate technical issues to a non-technical audience

Proven analytical skills with practical experience in technical analysis, undertaking literature and best practice reviews, and conducting internet and survey research using supporting spreadsheets and database applications

Practical experience in identifying modelling issues in forecasting models and proposing solutions is a significant asset

Practical experience communicating complex technical topics and data in an understandable and visually appealing manner through the use of data visualization, cartography, or graphics design tools is an asset

Knowledge of the theory, principles, research methodologies, and practices of transportation modelling, transportation planning, is an asset.

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:Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email [e-mail].

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

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).

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 ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

Job Info

• Job Identification 117703
• Job Category Administrative and Clerical
• Posting Date 11/05/2026, 06:32 PM
• Apply Before 11/13/2026, 04:59 AM
• Job Schedule Full Time
• Locations Head Office
• Is this a Contract Position? Yes - Long Term Contract