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 Capital Projects Group, Rapid Transit Business Unit is seeking a Manager, Civil Infrastructure for the Hazel McCallion Line LRT Project. This position manages staff, consultants and contractors/service providers to deliver capital rapid transit infrastructure projects encompassing the planning, design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases, and in accordance with approved timelines, budget and quality standards.

This Manager will manage the design changes during construction, monitor and participate in schedule reviews, manage and monitor contract variations, monitor and report on construction progress and ongoing commissioning activities.

What will I be doing?

• Manages capital LRT infrastructure projects, including highly complex underground station facilities and related infrastructure within an urban environment, through all stages of scope definition, procurement, design, construction, commissioning, and close-out;
• Coordinates project management responsibilities, compliance requirements, reviews project progress, identifies deficiencies and opportunities, and recommends solutions.
• Integrates corporate requirements, commitments and initiatives into projects, including design compliance requirements, environmental assessment conditions, light rail requirements, municipal commitments, Passenger Charter, Design Excellence, and property acquisition conditions.
• Manages external stakeholders, including, City (Planning, Transportation, permits licenses and approvals), public and private utilities, municipalities/regions, Railway Operators, etc. to ensure that requirements are incorporated, project commitments and are interests maintained, and that projects within the Hazel McCallion Line LRT program are implemented consistently, efficiently, safely, and in a coordinated manner.
• Reviews consultant and service provider proposals and makes recommendations to the Senior Project Manager for proposed projects consistent with strategic plans and business objectives.
• Manages project scope/requirements changes; handles change orders (AFP Variations) with contractors, including negotiating, processing and assessing cost and schedule impacts; ensures all are clearly identified and approved before progressing, and ensuring agreements reflect addendums issued.
• Provides leadership, direction, and coaching to staff and multiple project team members

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in applied science or engineering from a university of recognized standing, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience with a sound understanding of the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designations are considered assets.
• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in planning, design, and construction, and commissioning of rapid transit facilities, station building & parking infrastructure, and/or Railway track & structures, including direct experience managing rapid transit infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience in stakeholder management process related to LRT station facilities, including Site Plan Approval process, Permits, licenses and Approvals; ability to work closely with communions and Community relations
• Strong project and business management skills to manage construction projects from start to completion; knowledge of procurement processes, specifically related to AFP procurement practices in order to identify opportunities for improvements and cost savings, and budget management skills to pan and monitor departmental budgets.
• Knowledge of AFP Procurement delivery, management of Reference Concept Design and Project Specific Output Specifications (PSOS) development and Project Agreement Schedules and compliance management
• Contract Law and standard contract forms (CCDC), the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, and the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act.
• Knowledge of Human Resources legislation to monitor and manage employees and contractors, including experience in the application of collective agreement provisions. Demonstrated successful experience in firsthand application of supervisory principles and practices to supervise staff.
• Demonstrated understanding, and application of the theories, principles and practices of civil engineering applicable to a rapid transit/light rail transit environment, including relevant design & construction standards and standard procedures.
• Problem solving and analytical skills to evaluate and address contractor and supplier performance issues and recommend plans for improvement; to evaluate and address progress

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 hr.recruitment@metrolinx.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 is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

Metrolinx employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with Metrolinx’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Standard, made under the Metrolinx Communicable Diseases in the Workplace Policy, as a condition of being eligible for the recruitment process. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. If you are not able to obtain COVID-19 vaccination for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from Metrolinx.

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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