Director, Systems

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx, a Government of Ontario agency, seeks a Director, Systems for its Rapid Transit Operations. You will provide strategic technical oversight across in-service and in-flight projects, lead change management and coordinate across ATS, S&TCS, SCADA, and cybersecurity, ensuring safe, reliable operations.

You will drive system-performance improvements, mentor teams, and align with stakeholders to resolve complex interfaces and ensure design requirements meet lifecycle needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Architecture or equivalent experience.
• Five+ years managing large, multi-year transit projects.
• P.Eng. in Ontario or O.A.A. in Ontario is an asset; PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical oversight across in-service and in-flight Rapid Transit projects from design to operations.
• Lead technical change management, including scope development, reviews, variations and No-Objection decisions.
• Lead Systems Working Groups and coordinate changes across ATS, S&TCS, SCADA, I&IT, cybersecurity, and other systems.
• Assess changes for system integration, safety, maintainability, configuration and lifecycle impacts.
• Provide leadership for system-performance improvements, investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex technical issues.
• Develop and govern Rapid Transit technical standards, design requirements and lessons learned.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Systems integration

Change management

Project governance

Education

Engineering/Architecture degree

P.Eng./Professional Engineer (Ontario) asset

PMI PMP certification desired

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.

We are seeking a Director, Systems to join our Rapid Transit Operations department!

What will I be doing?

• Provide strategic technical oversight across in-service and in-flight Rapid Transit projects, from design through commissioning and operations.
• Lead technical change management, including scope development, technical reviews, variations, and No-Objection decisions.
• Lead Systems Working Groups and coordinate changes across ATS, S&TCS, SCADA, I&IT, cybersecurity, and other operational systems.
• Assess technical changes for system integration, operational, safety, maintainability, configuration, and lifecycle impacts.
• Provide technical leadership for system-performance improvements, investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex technical and interface issues.
• Lead the development and governance of Rapid Transit technical standards, design requirements, and lessons learned.
• Apply operating-line experience to in-flight and future projects and accelerate significant technical risks, deficiencies, and departures from requirements.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering/Architecture or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent
• Demonstrated years' of progressive experience in capital project management and implementation, including at least five years of experience managing large, complex, multi-year transit projects
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the Province of Ontario or Architect (O.A.A) in the Province of Ontario is an asset
• A valid Class “G” driver’s license is required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is strongly desired

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].

Additional Requirements

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. 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). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application. 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 thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.