Track Specialist Jobs

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 Corridor Maintenance, Track Infrastructure office is seeking a Track Specialist to plan and monitor all railway corridor related engineering track rehabilitation and maintenance services, and perform rail and structures asset inventories in order to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of contract railway operations
What will I be doing?

• Establish, within regulatory guidelines, the priority, inspection frequency, and condition audit reporting of program maintenance and plant renewal implementation.
• Administer track construction and rehabilitation for programmed maintenance and expansion
• Ensure full contractor compliance with contractual agreement terms and conditions governing the delivery of railway corridor engineering services.
• Perform field audits and track inspection services on Metrolinx owned and operated railway corridors.
• Ensure compliance of third-party regulatory inspections and associated maintenance or rehabilitation to rail infrastructure
• Thoroughly document systemic track quality indexes and provide direct oversight for the performance and improvement of track geometry and ultrasonic rail defects
• Liaise with regulatory entities to ensure full compliance with prevailing safety regulatory policies, best practices, and recommended methods

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Must successfully complete training/certification in the following: Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) and Track Inspection Guidelines (TIG)
• Completion of diploma or trade certification with apprenticeship in a related field, or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.
• Valid, non-probationary “G” Class Province of Ontario driver’s license. A “DZ” license is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Comprehensive knowledge of track, bridge structures, construction and maintenance including identification of deficiencies
• Minimum four (4) years of experience planning and monitoring railway corridor engineering track and structural rehabilitation services. Experience in a heavy rail environment in North America, is an asset.

Note

• Work conditions involve walking through difficult terrain, in various weather conditions
• You may be required to work variable hours/shifts which may include statutory holidays, weekends, and overnight hours to support various work programs and inspection schedules.
• This position will also be required to be on-call and be able to physically respond to incidents at various hours of the day.

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 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.