Project Manager

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 130 Adelaide St W 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 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 Union Station Enhancement Project Office under the Capital Projects Group (CPG) is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects from concept and planning through construction, commissioning, and closeout, or as assigned. The Project Manager managed project budgets, schedules, risks, contracts, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance with corporate standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. The Project Manager collaborates and manages the delivery of large-scale capital projects in a complex stakeholder environment.

What will I be doing?

• Project manages the full life-cycle (design, procurement, execution, close-out/commissioning) of assigned complex capital infrastructure projects ensuring delivery aligns with program objectives, approved budgets, milestone schedules, and stakeholder requirements.
• Monitor and drive project execution by coordinating and tracking project activities, managing priorities, resolving issues, and providing regular status updates to management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve project objectives while fostering collaboration, accountability, and timely decision-making.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders through meetings, workshops, presentations, and ongoing communications to support project objectives and informed decision-making.
• Prepare and present project updates, recommendations, and briefing materials for senior management and other stakeholders, communicating complex technical, commercial, and project information in a clear and concise manner.
• Support project delivery through the acquisition of property rights, land interests, access agreements, permits, licences, and third-party approvals required to advance project objectives.
• Review, evaluate, and approve consultant and contractor deliverables, including reports, designs, specifications, schedules, estimates, and other project documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements, standards, and contractual obligations.
• Provide commercial and contract oversight throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and supporting the resolution of commercial issues.
• Oversee procurement and contract administration activities, including the initiation and management of purchase orders, contract change management, and other commercial documentation.
• Manage project controls activities, including scope management, cost control, scheduling, forecasting, change management, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Identify, assess, monitor, mitigate, and escalate project risks and issues, developing and implementing risk management strategies to minimize impacts to scope, schedule, budget, safety, and project outcomes.
• Maintain project risk and issue registers, ensuring appropriate mitigation measures, contingency plans, escalation and lessons learned are documented and incorporated into project delivery.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business, Architecture or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent Engineering or Architectural college/ university degree or diploma.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably within the public transit/transportation or rail sector.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Certified Engineering Technician (CET) or P.Eng. designation or partial completion is an asset.
• A valid Ontario “G” Driver’s Licence is an asset for regular site visits.

• Proficiency in AI applications (MS copilot) for project management is an asset.

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 and other applicable legislation so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting 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.

For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.

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.