Project Coordinator, Technical Standards Development

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 Engineering & Safety Division is looking for a Project Coordinator, Technical Standards Development to support internal and external subject matter experts who are involved architectural and engineering design, technical standards, and operating procedures for Metrolinx.

What Will Be Doing?

• Coordinate development of standards as assigned, and applicable through the lifecycle of infrastructure projects, including coordinating contributions to procurement requirements and documentation, facilitating measurable technical requirements and coordinating amendments and approvals of standards documents.
• Perform day-to-day standards and deviation administration such as organizing electronic files, coordinating meetings (internal and external), attending meetings related to standards development or deviations, organizing, reporting on tasks including KPIs.
• Assists to identify and facilitates development of standards with asset class teams including preparation of standard implementation plans and LEAN initiatives.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of processes and procedures, including future procedural updates and LEAN initiatives, to guide and administer deviations from published technical standards and standard operating procedures.
• Contributes input to the procurement and contracts process for consulting services as assigned.
• Identifies policy, procedure, and information problems, and develops recommendations for improvements and/or corrective action.
• Monitors the delivery of consultant services for their work through all phases of the standards assignment and reports internal stakeholder group requirements through all stages, such as reporting, requirements for standards and specifications.
• Plans, forecasts, monitors and reports standards assignments.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• A college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (Engineering, Architecture) or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum Five (5) years-experience related to civil, railway, facilities engineering and/or architecture standards and compliance within the planning, design and construction of transit facilities, interpreting and applying contract plans and specifications and co-ordinating contracted engineering standards development projects.
• Must successfully complete safety and any other training and certification required to stay up to date with current regulations and industry standards and required by corporate policy. Eligibility for P.Eng. or OAA designation would be considered an asset.
• May be required to attend seminars, workshops and courses as part of continued education and to stay up to date with current regulations and industry standards.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of related engineering and/or architecture as it relates Metrolinx infrastructure, facilities and modes of transit is an asset.
• Detailed knowledge of process and practice management including scheduling, internal reviews, mediation, collaborative methods, progress monitoring, corporate policies and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of applicable law.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently, strong interpersonal and negotiating skills and analytical ability are required.
• Proficiency in the use of process management software and computer applications is essential.
• Facilitates and recommends policies & procedures relating to deviations, standards development, management and governance.

Accommodation:

Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: 416-202-5601 or email [email protected].

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.

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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