Assurance Specialist, Structures - 12 Month Contract

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario, is seeking a structural engineer for a temporary contract role to contribute to project technical requirements and assurance reviews. You will work in‑office with cross‑functional teams across multiple transit projects in the Greater Toronto Area.

The role emphasizes reviewing underground structures, ensuring compliance with standards, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams while visiting sites as needed. A P.Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor0s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer designation in Ontario (or eligible).
• Minimum 3 years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience with underground structures (stations, tunnels, shafts) is an asset.
• Familiar with CSA, ACI, AASHTO, Eurocodes and related standards.
• Experience in design review, assurance, or verification is an asset.
• Strong communication and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Must possess a valid G Driver's License in good standing.
• Willingness to obtain required training/certification.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and review of project technical requirements.
• Perform technical assurance reviews of structural-related submissions for transit infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with structural engineering standards and PA requirements.
• Review designs for compliance with codes and industry best practices.
• Verify alignment with safety, durability, serviceability and maintainability requirements.
• Coordinate with project teams and participate in technical meetings.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support assurance activities.
• Conduct periodic site visits.
• Support the development and improvement of Metrolinx standards.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree is an asset

P.Eng. designation in Ontario (or eligibility)

Tools

MS Office

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.

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.

This role is an in‑office position. 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.

Please note this is a temporary contract for up to 12 months.

What will I be doing?

• Contribute to the development and review of project technical requirements.
• Perform technical assurance reviews of structural-related technical submissions for transit infrastructure (e.g., underground stations, tunnels, shafts, ancillary structures) across all project stages.
• Ensure compliance with structural engineering standards and review Project Agreement (PA) requirements.
• Review designs for compliance with codes, standards, and engineering best practices
• Verify alignment with safety, durability, serviceability, and maintainability requirements.
• Coordinate with project teams
• Participate in technical meetings to clarify design issues, provide engineering input, and facilitate the timely resolution of review comments.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to support assurance activities.
• Conduct periodic site visits.
• Support the development and improvement of Metrolinx standards and assessing and resolving conflicts through the development and implementation of the standards.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master’s degree is an asset.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario (or eligibility to obtain).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in structural engineering; experience in transit or major infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Experience with underground structures such as stations, tunnels, and shafts and ancillary structures is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and industry practices (e.g., CSA, ACI, AASHTO, Eurocodes, as applicable).
• Experience in design review, assurance, or verification roles is an asset.
• Familiarity with various project delivery models (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Public-Private Partnerships [P3]).
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight timelines.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain required training/certification
• Must possess a valid “G” Driver’s License in good standing
• Proficiency in MS Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

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 [e-mail].

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.