Rail Operations & Scheduling Analyst

Metrolinx; Canada; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Rail Operations Planner to develop and deliver strategic transportation analysis, bolster scheduling software and reporting tools, and support workflows across teams. You will work on rail service design, performance monitoring, and project coordination to help Metrolinx meet growth and regional transport goals.

This role requires a diploma or degree in Transportation Planning or related field, with strong data, project management and rail operations experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Transportation Planning or related field, or apprenticeship with trade certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in transportation planning or rail infrastructure planning, preferably commuter rail or rail-based transit.
• Strong data gathering, cleansing, presentation and management skills; knowledge of PowerBI, Python or R is preferred.
• Strong project management and technical analysis skills including data management and quantitative analysis.
• Hands-on problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of rail planning, operations, and track and signal infrastructure.
• Experience with rail scheduling/simulation software (Trapeze, RailSys, OpenTrack) is a plus.
• Familiarity with industry standards and Microsoft 365 apps.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reporting tools for ridership, revenue, fares, schedules, and operating performance.
• Keep rail scheduling software and related tools up to date; provide guidance to vendors, end-users, and IT staff.
• Develop and deliver training programs and monitor staff progress.
• Coordinate projects with internal offices for input, recommendations, implementation and monitoring.
• Manage projects for new or expanded rail services, assessing impacts on ridership, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Monitor and analyze services to identify short and long-term issues and determine optimal service levels.

Skills

PowerBI

Python

R

Data management

Project management

Rail operations

Education

Transportation Planning degree

Tools

Trapeze

RailSys

OpenTrack

Job description

Metrolinx is seeking a Rail Operations Planner to develop and deliver strategic transportation analysis, bolster scheduling software and reporting tools, and support workflows across teams. You will work on rail service design, performance monitoring, and project coordination to help Metrolinx meet growth and regional transport goals.

This role requires a diploma or degree in Transportation Planning or related field, with strong data, project management and rail operations experience.