Manager, RSSOM - Systems

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.

This role is an in‑office position based at our 2 Queen Street East, Toronto location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.

Our Capital Projects Group (CPG) workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.

Our Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations & Maintenance (RSSOM) team is looking for a Manager to join the team! You will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Systems and System Integration scope of the Ontario Line Project. This role brings a high level of technical, functional, and financial oversight to the engineering, design, construction and maintenance/operation of subway systems. You will help manage a team of staff and consultants and maintain the ongoing relationship with contractors, partners, and stakeholders to ensure high quality service in accordance with organizational goals and objectives.

What will I be doing?

• Manage and report project progress, analyses current and future work activities to identify deficiencies and opportunities for efficiencies, recommend and implement solutions
• Identify, manage, and monitor project risks
• Oversee the implementation and compliance with contractual requirements as they relate to Design, Systems Integration Plans, Systems Engineering Management Plans, Interface Control Documents (ICD’s), and Validation and Verification processes.
• Monitor and review interfaces through the project lifecycle, facilitate best for project solutions, provide input to the change management process where applicable
• Lead the development and implementation of appropriate processes, procedures and measures to ensure that all safety, regulatory and legal requirements related to the areas of responsibility are fulfilled.
• Implement policies and procedures, teamwork flows, structures and SOPs which create greater efficiency and operational excellence.
• Manage and direct staff and consultants engaged in project teams, deliver timely feedback to ensure a cohesive operational unit and the optimum use of team skills, monitor work assignments for adherence to timelines and the achievement of performance objectives, develop and implement action plans to address performance gaps.
• Develop, foster and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to incorporate project requirements, and manage variation requests, review and assesses modifications to ensure the client provides proper justification and that proper governance processes are followed

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent

• Demonstrated project management experience in the transportation and/or public transit sector, which includes managing/leading a large group of technical staff and/or managing large projects.

• Possession of a P.Eng., Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or INCOSE Certification would be an asset

• Experienced based knowledge of commuter rapid transit (e.g. subway, BRT) system planning, design and delivery, which may include surface and subway main line and stations, maintenance of RT systems, related maintenance and storage yards, etc.

• Experience in different phases of the engineering design life cycle (from feasibility to commissioning and operations) and familiarity with Systems Engineering standards such as ISO/IEC 15288 and IEEE 1220.

• Experience in Verification and Validation (test plan, test case, FAT, SAT, PICO); knowledge of identification and management of project risks.

• Understanding of the System Safety Certification processes and RAMS

• Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to liaise with all levels within the organization

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: View phone number on canada.jobradars.com or email View email address on canada.jobradars.com .

Application Process

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.

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