Co-op Student, Bus Fleet Engineering

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Metrolinx invites a Co-op student to join the Bus Fleet Maintenance Engineering Office for a four-month term from January to April 2027. The role supports reliability initiatives, data-driven investigations, and fleet optimization across GO Transit and UP Express projects.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams, gaining practical experience in a transit environment. Ideal candidates are enrolled in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics programs and possess

Qualifications

• Enrolled in full-time post-secondary co-op program and eligible to complete a co-op term as part of academic requirements.
• Engineering program in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support initiatives to improve fleet reliability and availability.
• Assist with investigating equipment issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Analyze maintenance and component failure data to identify trends.
• Support development of technical bulletins and engineering recommendations.
• Assist with evaluating pilot projects and emerging technologies for fleet compatibility.
• Research industry trends to improve fleet performance and maintenance practices.
• Collaborate with operations, safety, maintenance and engineering teams.
• Travel across the GTHA to support field investigations and project activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Job description

4-Month Co-op Term | January 2027 to April 2027

Please note: This role may require frequent travel to 200 Steeprock Drive, North York, as well as travel throughout the GTHA.

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 Bus Fleet Maintenance Engineering Office is looking for a Co-op Student to support initiatives that improve the reliability, performance, and availability of the bus fleet.

Working alongside the Equipment Engineering and Technical Support Services team, you will assist with investigating equipment issues, analyzing performance data, and developing solutions to improve fleet operations. You will also collaborate with stakeholders across operations, safety, maintenance, and engineering teams.

What will I be doing?

• Support engineering initiatives to improve fleet reliability and availability.
• Assist with investigating equipment issues and performing root cause analysis using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Analyze maintenance and component failure data to identify trends and support predictive maintenance initiatives.
• Support the development of technical service bulletins and engineering recommendations.
• Assist with evaluating pilot projects and emerging technologies for compatibility with fleet assets.
• Research industry trends and technologies to improve fleet performance and maintenance practices.
• Collaborate with operational and technical stakeholders on engineering projects.
• Travel throughout the GTHA to support field investigations and project activities.
  

What Will I Gain?

• Hands-on experience in maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Exposure to root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and asset management practices.
• Experience working with operational and maintenance data to support engineering decisions.
• Opportunities to develop technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to emerging transit and vehicle technologies.
• Mentorship from experienced engineering and fleet maintenance professionals.
  

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

Required

• Currently enrolled full-time in a recognized post-secondary co-op program and eligible to complete a co-op work term as part of your academic requirements, with plans to return to school following the work term.
• Enrolled in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related program.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in both hands-on and data-driven investigations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in fleet maintenance, reliability engineering, or equipment optimization.
  

Assets

• Knowledge of diesel vehicle or automotive systems.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with data analysis tools or large datasets.Knowledge of SQL, Python, R, or other scripting languages.
  

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 thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.