Lead, Operational Electrification

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx in Toronto is seeking an experienced liaison for Network Operations Planning focused on electrified rail. You will coordinate between the Electrification project delivery team, planning, and operations to ensure operating requirements are reflected in proposals.

You will build relationships with senior leadership, support staff and project teams, and contribute to policy development and process improvements in electrified rail operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent related industry experience required.
• Significant experience in electrified rail operations (heavy rail, LRT, or subway systems) is required.
• A graduate degree in electrical engineering or related industry experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and leverages an internal network for strategic pursuits to improve asset readiness for electrification.
• Builds collaborative relationships with senior organizational leadership and stakeholders to foster support and resources.
• Collaborate with Operations and other business units to develop and review new or revised policies related to electrified rail operations.
• Provides support and oversight to staff and project teams.
• Promotes a working environment aligned with Metrolinx's values and goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrified rail operations

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Project coordination

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering (asset)

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.

This role is an in‑office position based at our Toronto location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.

Reporting to the Director, Network Operations Planning, you will serve as a liaise between the Electrification project delivery team, Network Operations Planning, and Operations. Key responsibilities include understanding the operational impact of proposed changes, ensuring operating requirements are correctly reflected in planning activities and proposals, and participating in change‑management activities with affected business units.

What will I be doing?

• Develops, maintains, and leverages an internal network for strategic pursuits that are specifically targeted to improve asset system readiness for the electrification asset base prior to operations.
• Builds collaborative relationships with senior organizational leadership and gains trust with stakeholders (e.g., Capital Projects Group (CPG) Project Delivery Teams (PDTs), other business units, other transit agencies) to foster good relations, gain support, develop resources, drive results, realize project outcomes, manage conflicts, and represent the needs of stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Operations and other affected business units to develop and review new or revised policies, plans, and procedures related to electrified rail operations.
• Provides support and oversight to staff and project teams.
• Promotes and creates a working environment aligned with the organization's desire to be the best company to work for.
• Other duties as assigned.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent related industry experience required
• Significant experience in electrified rail operations (heavy rail, LRT, or subway systems) is required.
• A graduate degree in electrical engineering or related industry experience is an asset.
• Experience in a network control center setting is an asset.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

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 and other applicable legislation 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.