Equipment Officer - Locomotive

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 Rail Fleet Maintenance Whitby Office is seeking an Equipment Officer to monitor the condition and performance of the locomotive and coach fleets in accordance with regulatory, corporate, and contractual standards.
What will I be doing?

• Developing, recommending, and acting as Project Leader on major locomotive and coach modification programs.
• Assisting in developing the requirements and scope of work criteria for the execution and completion of procurement and major overhaul programs for the locomotive and coach fleets.
• Provides input during the establishment of maintenance schedules, procedures, enhancements, and retrofits for new and existing equipment.
• Providing maintenance contractor(s) with technical support for locomotive and coach equipment.
• Assisting in developing and recommending designs for implementation on new locomotive and coach equipment acquisitions.
• Investigating locomotive and coach equipment problems and recommending corrective action.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Working knowledge of rules and regulations established by Transport Canada (TC), the Federal Railway Administration (FRA) and the American Association of Railways (AAR).
• Demonstrated ability in the interpretation of system drawings including mechanical, electrical and structural drawings.
• Good organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Must successfully complete environmental, safety and any other training required by corporate policy.
• Completion of a diploma in Electrical /Electronic or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Ability to obtain the Metrolinx Operator’s permit.
• LEAN fundamentals training and/or experience would be a definite asset.
• Minimum five (5) years’ related experience in the maintenance, design and/or manufacturing of equipment used in railroad or transit operations.
• Valid Ontario class “G” driver’s licence and meet the corporate standard for a good driving record.

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 [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.
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.