Jobs at Metrolinx in United States

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.

NOTE : This is a contract opportunity for 16 months.

Metrolinx HR team has been recognized by HRD Canada as one of the 2025 Top HR Innovators and Most Innovative HR Teams celebrated for reshaping the HR landscape with pioneering strategies in wellness talent management and recruitment.

• Work that makes an impact across all of Metrolinx as well as the GTHA
• Learning and development opportunities
• An open and inclusive work environment
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits and wellness spending account
• Defined Benefit OMERS Pension plan

Metrolinx is committed to helping our leaders achieve their goals through continuous learning professional development and support.

We are seeking a dynamic strategic and inclusive Strategic HR Business Partner (SHRBP) to deliver impactful people strategies that drive business results and elevate the employee experience across the enterprise. Supporting our Corporate Functions including Legal, Enterprise, Commercial, Real Estate, I&IT, Marketing and Payments, this role partners with senior leaders (Directors, Vice Presidents and Executive Vice Presidents) as a trusted advisor providing strategic HR guidance, planning and change leadership aligned with organizational priorities.

We are looking for an individual who thrives on building trusted relationships, influences and enables leaders, and navigates complex organizational needs with clarity, confidence and care. Through a client-centric lens the SHRBP will lead HR initiatives, design tailored strategies and solutions and adapt to meet evolving business needs.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and collaborative HR professional to help shape a high-performing client-focused and inclusive culture at one of the most transformational public organizations in the province.

• Strategic HR Programs & Initiatives: Support senior divisional leadership in talent and performance management, strategic workforce planning, employee and labour relations, succession planning, employee engagement, leadership coaching, internal communications and organizational design and transformation.
• Data Analytics & Fluency: Utilize HR metrics, collect and analyze data to proactively identify issues and trends, and develop customized data-driven HR solutions.
• Employee Relations: Manage employee relations issues with clients (e.g., workplace disputes) including leading non-WHD investigations.
• HR Policy & CoE Partnerships: Provide ongoing strategic HR partnership to business leaders on HR programs, practices, policies, legislation and regulatory requirements; interpret policy, identify risk, assess impact to the business, and recommend solutions; liaise with HR COEs for wrap-around service delivery.
• Change Management: Support clients with development and implementation of change management and intervention strategies for major projects and transformational plans with HR implications.
• HR Coach & Leadership: Provide leadership, technical guidance, training, and coaching/mentoring to HR Generalists.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead and manage interdisciplinary teams/working groups to improve processes and programs for clients and HR.

• Completion of a university degree or college diploma in a related discipline to Human Resources Management / Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated training/experience in generalist HR including Performance Management, Talent Management, Business Transformation and organizational design principles, as well as policies and related legislation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to present & consult effectively and prepare comprehensive investigation reports and business cases.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills to coach and guide HR Generalists, HR partners, senior business leaders and executives with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced knowledge of organizational design, change management and project management principles to lead business transformation and restructuring projects.

• Masters degree in Organizational Development, Adult Education, Human Resources or related discipline.
• Certifications such as CHRP / CHRL, CTDP, PROSCI (Change Management) or PMP (Project Management).

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.

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 so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us.

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.

Should it be determined that any background information provided be 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.