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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.

What We Offer:

• 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

We’re looking for an Operating Practices Specialist who will be the subject matter expert in Rail Operations, Signals and Communications and CROR railway rules and regulations. They will perform compliance and verification audits including locomotive engineer check rides, proctor final exams for operating crews, update and review CROR training material and examinations and provide analysis and procedures to support ongoing business needs. They will also be responsible for the production and delivery of briefing materials to the Senior Manager and Manager Operating Practices.

What will I be doing?

• Assist the Manager in leading the department through the creation and implementation of all required processes and documentation.
• Work with stakeholders to oversee the process for auditing CROR qualified employees to ensure compliance to all operating rules and procedures.
• Participate in the review, approval and issuing of system special instructions, educational bulletins, notices and operating bulletins related to the Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR) from other stakeholders.
• Participate in the issuance of operating manual documentation associated with changes to the Canadian Railway Operating Rules, General Operating Instructions and General Engineering Instructions.
• Collaborate with the accident investigation team to provide railway expertise to Rail Incident Investigations as well as the Executive Safety, Health and Environment committee.
• Collaborate with the Training Department to provide subject matter expertise and oversight of CROR course curriculums, accredited trainer validations and exam proctor support.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a college or university degree in a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent. Education in Railway Operations is considered an asset.
• Certification or Designations – Canadian Rail Operating Rule qualification, Operating Crew qualification. A locomotive engineer qualification is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in Railway Operations and a working understanding of Canadian Railway Safety Act (CRSA).
• Ability to contribute to transformational changes, risk management and assessment initiatives to adapt to new or changing requirements.
• Ability to participate with other stakeholders to lead change throughout the organization, reflecting on lessons learned, evaluate, and define problems/challenges and identify all processes.
• Team player and management skills to manage and motivate a team as well as cross functional teams and set high standards and clear expectations.
• Effective written, oral, presentation and interpersonal skills to articulate and present advice, options, and recommendations.
• Basic knowledge of policy development, risk and change management, and project management principles and methods to lead and manage projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

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 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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