Strategic Lead, GO Expansion Operations

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx is hiring a Senior Manager for GO Expansion Operations to oversee transition to the modern GO network. Lead corridor projects, coordinate with rail operations, procurement, and capital delivery teams, and drive safety and efficiency initiatives across the expansion program.

You will mentor teams, set objectives, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones while representing the organization in meetings and external engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration or Transportation Planning.
• Minimum ten years' progressively senior experience in railway operations, corridor engineering, contract management, and customer service.
• Knowledge of railway safety rules and applicable legislation is an asset.
• Leadership skills to mentor and develop unit teams and manage contractors.

Responsibilities

• Identify elements to improve performance, efficiency, and quality of rail operation, including infrastructure, signaling, and communications.
• Develop project strategies and provide administrative and technical leadership for corridor projects.
• Plan objectives and control activities to support service increases with operations and project teams.
• Review project designs for compliance and risk, and mitigate exposure.
• Deliver presentations and act as ambassador for Metrolinx and initiatives.
• Manage relationships with internal cross-functional departments to ensure project progression and seamless deployment.
• Lead development of standards, guidelines, and management control systems for safety, environmental sensitivity, and cost accountability.
• Develop recommendations for capital project budgets for corridor infrastructure projects.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and guidance to staff and project teams; monitor timelines and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Railway operations

Contract management

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Business Administration

Transportation Planning

Job description

Metrolinx is hiring a Senior Manager for GO Expansion Operations to oversee transition to the modern GO network. Lead corridor projects, coordinate with rail operations, procurement, and capital delivery teams, and drive safety and efficiency initiatives across the expansion program.

You will mentor teams, set objectives, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones while representing the organization in meetings and external engagements.