Manager, Signals & Communications - Maintenance Delivery

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.

Our Maintenance Delivery Department within the Rapid Transit Division is looking for a Manager, Signals to join the team! You will oversee the rehabilitation and maintenance of all railway signal infrastructure and associated assets including managing railway signal contractors, overseeing capital rehabilitation projects, liaising with host railway companies, government agencies, and authorities, to ensure a safe and reliable system.
 

What will I be doing?

Plan, develop, manage, and implement the maintenance and capital rehabilitation contracts from initiation required for signal and communications systems along the owned railway corridor to support customer service and revenue generation objectives.

Recommend infrastructure improvement programs for host railways and owned rail corridor assets.

Oversee contractor compliance with contract provisions, and monitors contractor compliance with safety, quality, environmental, budgeted costs, and schedule performance.

Participate in contract negotiations with rail corridor asset management providers to ensure services encompass all necessary provisions and contingencies, cost effectiveness, and safe practices.

Establish, prioritize, and control signal rehabilitation programs to ensure regulatory compliance and minimize transit schedule delays resulting from adverse signal infrastructure conditions.

Manage and monitor capital and operating budget and expenditures allocated to signals and communications corridor rehabilitation and maintenance program

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

A university degree in Engineering, Business, Transportation Planning, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.

Demonstrated experience in the rehabilitation and maintenance of railway signal infrastructure and associated assets or related experience deemed equivalent.

Knowledge of project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls, to lead and direct cross functional teams and consultants, ensuring adherence to timelines and project performance objectives.

Experience with vendor management to manage development and delivery of externally/internally provided products and services.

Leadership skills to motivate a team and set high standards and clear expectations.

Interpersonal and analytical oral/written/presentation and negotiation skills to work with internal/external stakeholders and manage contractor compliance with contract stipulations.

Valid G Driver’s Licence in good standing. A Driver’s Abstract (within the last 3 Years) will be required of the successful candidate. The employee(s) in this role will have access to a company vehicle (Non-Revenue Fleet Vehicle).

Proficiency in the use of MS Office, project management software and computer applications are essential.

An On-call rotation is required to support operational needs, a potential for various shifts may be required. 

Working Conditions:

This position is anticipated to work in a combination of field & office environments. 

Position is required to be available outside of regular office hours to maintain business relationships and address issues as they arise. Work shifts may be required at times on weekdays, weekends, statutory holidays, and/or nights; required to respond to unexpected or emergency situations.

Required to be able to travel within the GTHA for Metrolinx business.

Required to be in an on-call rotation.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?  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: 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 at: 416-202-5601 or email