Infrastructure Development Lead

Metrolinx; Canada; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation agency in Canada is seeking a leader for infrastructure development projects to enhance service reliability for GO Transit services. Responsibilities include technical strategy execution and guidance on the design and construction of railway infrastructure. This role requires a degree in Engineering and proven leadership skills. The agency is committed to equity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal and mentoring skills.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy and execution of train service planning.
• Provide expert guidance on railway infrastructure design and maintenance.
• Conduct engineering analysis and feasibility studies for projects.

Skills

Leadership ability

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

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 incumbent leads the development and execution of infrastructure development that aligns to the train service plans and timetabling for all rail and bus service offerings for GO Transit customers. Through the development and deployment of these plans, provides specifications and boundaries for infrastructure development projects, ensuring value for money alignment with strategic objectives and operational requirements.

Please note this is an M5 role with the following salary range: $108,045 -$129,009 -$149,973.

(Please disregard any other range posted with this position except the M5 one above)

What will I be doing?

• Lead the technical strategy and execution of train service planning and infrastructure development projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Provide expert guidance on the design, construction, and maintenance of railway infrastructure, including tracks, signaling systems, electrification, and station facilities.
• Conduct detailed engineering analysis and feasibility studies to assess the technical and economic viability of proposed infrastructure improvements and expansion projects.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to enhance service reliability, capacity, and safety, leveraging advanced technologies and engineering principles.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate infrastructure projects with service planning initiatives, environmental assessments, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Lead the review and approval of technical specifications, design drawings, and construction plans for railway infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards and quality assurance protocols.
• Provide technical mentorship and professional development opportunities to junior staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence within the team.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate infrastructure projects with service planning initiatives, environmental assessments, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Lead the review and approval of technical specifications, design drawings, and construction plans for railway infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards and quality assurance protocols.
• Provide technical mentorship and professional development opportunities to junior staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence within the team.
• Liaises with internal departments regarding operational issues or improvements, and provides subject matter expertise to management team on as required
• Develops, fosters and maintains relationships with provincial ministries, municipalities, external authorities, private companies and the public to facilitate the advancement of organizational objectives
• Establishes and maintains quality control and assurance on assigned projects; ensures deficiencies are addressed immediately and minimizes corporate liability by working with internal stakeholders to identify and manage risk and resolve escalating issues
• Drives innovation by reviewing and analyzing processes to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and maintain an environment of positive collaboration through strong working relationships and linkages between business units and departments; and between Metrolinx and others.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Leadership ability to coach, mentor and manage a team of technical project professionals.
• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to liaise with all levels within the organization; to work effectively with specialists across multiple sectors
• Project management skills, including work planning, monitoring and evaluation expertise, to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Proven leadership, interpersonal and mentoring skills with the ability to clearly articulate creative ideas and direction to staff

Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills

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] .

Application Process:

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.