Rail Timetable Architect for Growth & Innovation

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

Job summary

Metrolinx is seeking a Timetabling Specialist to shape future rail timetables across the GO Expansion network. You will translate future-state plans into operating specifications and work with planning, infrastructure, fleet, and operations teams to ensure practical, efficient schedules aligned with objectives.

The role requires coordinating with stakeholders, validating service changes, and supporting staff development while leveraging IT systems to optimize timetables and associated projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering, Planning, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Experience supervising rail operations services in public transit preferred.
• Knowledge of Transport Canada, TAC and CROR preferred.
• Knowledge of IT systems to identify upgrades and changes.
• Analytical skills to investigate operating problems and propose solutions.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements new services and validates operating changes (timetabling, crewing, cycling, and consist length).
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders to ensure variables are identified and incorporated into future service plans and projects.
• Monitors trends in rail traffic to predict impacts on proposed schedules and operations.
• Provides technical and administrative supervision to staff and oversees training.
• Initiates IT needs assessments and provides consultation for related IT projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder coordination

MS Office proficiency

Education

Diploma in Engineering/Planning/Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Metrolinx is seeking a Timetabling Specialist to shape future rail timetables across the GO Expansion network. You will translate future-state plans into operating specifications and work with planning, infrastructure, fleet, and operations teams to ensure practical, efficient schedules aligned with objectives.

The role requires coordinating with stakeholders, validating service changes, and supporting staff development while leveraging IT systems to optimize timetables and associated projects.