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.
Contract up to 12 months starting in May 2026.
Our Operations office in Network and Service Planning and Design is hiring a co-op enrolled Student for a rail simulation role.
What will I be doing?
- Responsible for modelling and simulating rail network utilization scenarios using industry and best practice standards.
- Conduct rail network analyses, studies, computer simulation model development or modification, and technical report generation to address s wide range of operating, infrastructure and performance issues.
- Perform operational analysis using historical data, scenario models, and rail network design.
- Validate system requirements through operational analysis and rail network planning.
- Incorporating Network service growth and future expansion alternative models, identifying infrastructure requirements and constraints and recommends solutions for high-risk areas and issues.
- Work with the Sponsor Office, internal, and external stakeholders to create optimization studies and analysis reports.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
- Must be enrolled in Engineering, Computer Science, Transpiration planning or similar program at a post-secondary institution AND enrolled in a full-time accredited co-op program in order to be considered for this position.
- Must be at least 15 years of age before starting employment
- Experience in transportation engineering/planning is considered an asset
- Excellent relationship management, consultation and oral/written communication skills
- Experience in Open Track, Rail Traffic Controller (RTC), or equivalent rail network simulation software is considered 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 so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email