Manager, Rail Corridor Access - 18 Month Contract

Metrolinx; Canada; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario, is seeking an experienced Construction Planning Lead for an 18-month contract. You will oversee track protection to ensure public safety, manage on-track access for construction, and coordinate across the GO Transit and UP Express network.

This role involves developing access planning, managing contractor compliance, and communicating service changes to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of senior construction planning experience, including regulatory compliance and contract management.
• Knowledge of contract law, safety legislation and railway construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee track protection to ensure public safety and monitor incidents.
• Manage on-track access for construction to support efficient movement of Metrolinx assets and customers.
• Coordinate daily workblock planning to maintain GO Transit and UP Express service via NOC and Rail Operations.
• Lead access planning and contractor compliance related to rail corridor work.
• Identify risk and mitigation opportunities to minimize stakeholder impact.

Skills

Project management

Budget and schedule control

Contract development & negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or related discipline

Job description

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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.

Please note this is an 18 month contract position.

What will I be doing?

Managing oversight for track protection ensuring public safety, operational impacts and supporting internal investigations as it relates to incidents on track.

Managing on track access for construction as it relates to the efficient and safe movement of Metrolinx assets and Customers.

Manages and coordinates the overall daily workblock plan of the Metrolinx network while maintaining GO Transit and UP Express service network through the NOC and Rail Operations.

Manages implementation of requests for track access during construction and project phases. Plans and coordinates responses, and communicates service changes and adjustment updates to internal stakeholdersduring service adjustments, and possible delays (e.g. remote GO Station and Terminal platform announcements and announcements on board trains and buses.

Manages and leads the development of access planning, contractual and project requirements, and terms and conditions to ensure full contractor compliance relative to rail corridor access use and activities;recommends changes to procedures to improve management of risks and liabilities

Manages and oversees the planning and implementation of multiple and simultaneous CPG construction works, third party works, and maintenance on all active Metrolinx and host railway owned rail corridors to ensure efficient utilization of rail corridor access and track protection while minimizing stakeholder impact

• Provides oversight to ensure that Metrolinx stakeholders are not adversely affected by the execution of contracted construction work on active rail corridors
• Interacts with a wide variety of construction and engineering professionals to ensure contract and safety compliance for all projects requiring rail corridor access

Optimizes rail corridor access and track protection planning and monitors construction activities to identify risks and opportunities and develop mitigation plans

Implements planning and scheduling activities that support the overall CPG project requirements while minimizing the impact to stakeholders

Identifies opportunities to improve the planning and management of rail corridor access and track protection services to support CPG projects

Oversees the accurate accounting of rail corridor access and track protection risks and ensures risks are appropriately translated into financial, operational and schedule risks and that mitigation measures are provided in sufficient detail

Creates a working environment that is aligned with the organization’s desire to be an “employer of choice”, ensuring that people resources possess the required skills, are properly aligned, and are provided with the resources to do the job

Provides creative thought leadership with input from others to develop and deploy a strategic vision; connects and aligns projects with strategic corporate goals

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
• Minimum eight(8) yearsprogressively senior experience leading construction functions, service and/or construction planning including regulatory compliance, contract development, negotiation and management, and monitoring contractor compliance
• Knowledge of Contract Law, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and railway infrastructure construction and construction practices

Project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls, to lead and direct cross functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects (e.g. development, project progress, related staff and project resources) and monitor project activities for adherence to timelines, budgets, and project performance objectives

Analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor contractor performance and contract compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and contact terms and conditions and to proactively develop contingency plans to respond to issues

Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to manage all facets of rail corridor access related services to ensure construction works are planned and coordinated for safety, track protection is provided, and that the works are safely and effectively executed

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].

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 116848
• Job Category Management
• Posting Date 08/14/2026, 02:07 PM
• Apply Before 08/24/2026, 04:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full Time
• Locations 130 Adelaide St W
• Is this a Contract Position? Yes - Long Term Contract