Project Analyst (Regulatory Compliance)

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 Asset Management and Maintenance – Maintenance Delivery Track office is looking for a Project Analyst to join the team. In this role you will assist in the maintenance contract delivery, regulatory compliance, engineering, and contract compliance of Metrolinx's Maintenance contracts.

You will be involved in various contracts through all stages of planning and execution regarding function, quality, budget, schedule and approvals. Working with the Maintenance Delivery Managers and Contract Compliance Team, this role supports maintenance initiatives, including development of requirements, scope, and objectives, that ensure that stakeholder needs are met, and all aspects are efficiently coordinated to completion.
 

What will I be doing?

• Compile data and perform both quantitative and qualitative research using standard statistical analysis software or Excel Spreadsheets.
• Prepare reports, briefing notes, presentations, and/or other supporting documents such as spreadsheets and charts/graphics/maps for Project progress monitoring.
• Participate in team meetings, provide relevant analytical data, provide information that will be useful to senior staff in their decision-making process.
• Create, organize and update measurement systems to track the progress of the assigned tasks.
• Track the regulatory compliance of testing of all track assets and report on outstanding testing and concerns raised based on testing.
• Undertake studies and analyses to determine the impact of new initiatives
• Formulate objectives, prepare data collection tools, tabulate and analyze data
• Collaborate with internal and external contacts as necessary to gather business requirements during the initiation, development, and implementation of assigned projects.
• Review and analyse documents on behalf of the management team to ensure alignment with project incentives and objectives prior to dissemination.
• Analyze and track contractor budget.
• Review of monthly invoices and provide recommendation to Management for approval.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Management, Business, Policy and Public Administration, Communications, or related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in projects or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Canadian Railway Operating Rules, GO Transit Track Standards, Transport Canada requirements and the Railway Safety Act would be considered an asset.
• A valid Ontario Class “G” drivers’ license would be considered an asset.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel Spreadsheet, and excellent communication skills to prepare proposals, reports, briefing notes, presentations, and/or other supporting documents.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with strict attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and operate in various independent and team environments.
• Oral/written/presentation communications skills to prepare proposals, reports, briefing notes, presentations, and/or other supporting documents (e.g. spreadsheets and charts/graphics/maps)
• MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

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. 
  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 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.