Junior Analyst, Operations Performance Management (CST)

Metrolinx; Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transit agency in Ontario is seeking a Junior Analyst to help develop and maintain rail operational dashboards and assist with data management. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in a related field, strong Excel and Power BI skills, along with experience in data analysis. This is a contract position for up to one year, offering opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related experience.
• Experience in research and analysis for data requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and maintain rail operational dashboards.
• Assist in coordinating activities to support data applications.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Train Service Plans.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Adaptability to rail technologies

Python or R experience

SQL knowledge

Education

Diploma in data science/computer science/statistics

Job description

Job Description

Junior Analyst, Operations Performance Management - Contract position up to one (1) year

What will I be doing?

1. Help in the development & maintenance of rail operational dashboards, including identification of suitable data sources, conducting exploratory data analysis, efficient data collection & processing, and building visualizations & reports. Ensure data sets remain accurate and up to date.
2. Assist in coordinating activities to support rail operational dashboards, databases, and applications. Contribute to data management by building process flow charts and utilizing established ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) practices to support enterprise applications and systems.
3. Acquire knowledge and necessary skills to develop, implement, and monitor Train Service Plans (TSP) using specialized software for GO Transit, UP Express, and third-party operators. Rail planning will include timetable building, resolving train conflicts, developing equipment line-up & fleet cycling plans, creating anonymous job descriptions & rosters, extracting & uploading rail operational data.
4. Leverage acquired TSP and technical skills to assist in the development of technical documentation, draft training materials (best practices, procedures, workflows), and train planning and resource management software.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

1. Completion of a diploma or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent (preferably in data science/computer science/statistics).
2. Demonstrated at least one year of related experience.
3. Proven experience in conducting research and analysis to identify data requirements, data sources, and modeling techniques to facilitate data gathering and analysis.
4. Adaptability to rail operational planning and technologies as above mentioned.
5. Proficiency in Power BI, along with strong Excel skills. Experience with Python or R for data analysis and scripting, and knowledge of SQL or an equivalent database language for managing large datasets from multiple sources is considered an asset.

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 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. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Recruitment team at: 416-202-5601 or [e-mail].

Application Process

Please note that shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a written in-person technical test. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Communication will be via email; ensure your email address is current and checked regularly. A Criminal Record Check may be required for the successful candidate. Providing misleading or false information may result in application discontinuation.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.