Co-op Student, Service & Operational Planning

Metrolinx; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking three Co-op Students to support GO Transit rail service planning, data management, and operational improvements across the GO Rail network. You will collect and analyze data, build reports, and help produce timetables and planning materials.

You’ll gain exposure to transit planning, data analytics, and large-scale operations on North America’s largest regional transit network, with mentorship from experienced planning professionals.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in a recognized post-secondary co-op program.
• Eligible to complete a co-op work term as part of academic requirements.
• Enrolled in Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, Computer Science, Transportation Planning, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support rail service planning and operational improvement initiatives.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and maintain service and operational data for the GO Rail network.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and reports used to support planning and decision-making.
• Assist with the preparation of operational documentation, including internal and public-facing timetables.
• Conduct research and analysis to support service planning, monitoring, and performance evaluation activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather information and support project deliverables.
• Support the development of presentations, reports, and planning materials.
• Participate in occasional fieldwork, including passenger counts and service observations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Engineering

Urban Planning

Geography

Computer Science

Transportation Planning

Data Analytics

Tools

GIS

Power BI

R

Python

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.

The Service and Access Planning team is seeking three (3) Co-op Students to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of GO Transit rail services. Working with internal stakeholders, you will gain hands-on experience in rail service planning, operational analysis, transit data management, and customer-focused service improvements that support the delivery of GO Transit services across the region.

What will I be doing?

• Support rail service planning and operational improvement initiatives.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and maintain service and operational data for the GO Rail network.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and reports used to support planning and decision-making.
• Assist with the preparation of operational documentation, including internal and public-facing timetables.
• Conduct research and analysis to support service planning, monitoring, and performance evaluation activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather information and support project deliverables.
• Support the development of presentations, reports, and planning materials.
• Participate in occasional fieldwork, including passenger counts and service observations.

What will I Gain?

• Exposure to rail operations, transit planning, and service design.
• Experience working with transportation data and operational performance metrics.
• Opportunities to develop analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience supporting one of North America's largest regional transit networks.
• Mentorship from transportation planning and operations 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 Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, Computer Science, Transportation Planning, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Assets:

• Experience working with large datasets or performing quantitative analysis.
• Familiarity with GIS, Power BI, R, Python, or similar analytical tools.
• Interest in transportation planning, rail operations, or public transit.

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:

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].

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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