Track Inspector TALENT POOL

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 Operations & Safety (GO & UP) division promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring equal employment opportunities and fostering a supportive workplace culture.

We support this commitment by providing:

• Competitive Pension Plan

• Employee learning & development programs and reimbursement

• Recognition of prior Public Service for Vacation Entitlement

• Employee Assistance and Wellness Benefit Programs

• Parental Leave top-up, lactations accommodation and childcare partnerships

• Menopause Policy

• Employee Resource Groups

Our Maintenance Delivery Infrastructure team is looking for Four (4) Track Inspectors to deliver regulatory inspections for track and track infrastructure in Metrolinx owned rail maintenance facilities and rail corridors and provides operational and maintenance plans for staff, contractors, vehicles, materials, and equipment; oversees and plans the maintenance and enhancement of GO Transit owned track, right of way, and associated plant and yard track infrastructure and equipment in a safe, efficient, and effective manner, and manages project and contract administration of a variety and state-of-good-repair infrastructure projects, in a safe, timely, standardized and cost effective manner for quality services.

What will I be doing?

• Perform regulatory track inspections and ensure compliance and administer maintenance planning and supervision. Provides technical/inspection/regulatory expertise and serves as the regulatory inspection provider for Metrolinx.

• Responsible party for performing and reporting on regulatory track inspection requirements on their assigned territory and the protection and implementation of protections and corrections to deficiencies observed to ensure operational and public safety

• Under general direction, recommends changes to procedures to improve management of risks and liabilities

• Ensures understanding of existing and emerging regulatory policy with respect to railway corridor engineering and asset management

• Plans, implements, assigns, and verifies remedial maintenance and rehabilitation programs for Metrolinx owned track infrastructure

• Identifies program requirements relative to planned and remedial maintenance

• Coordinates fleet vehicle and equipment maintenance; Oversees the sourcing of service contracts for Track Maintenance vehicles and equipment

• Ensure understanding of existing and emerging regulatory policy with respect to railway corridor engineering and asset management

• Optimizes rail corridor access and track protection planning to support their scopes of work minimising impacts on stakeholders and monitors maintenance activities to identify risks and opportunities and develop mitigation plans

• Identifies emergent maintenance and capital rehabilitation projects and scope

• Develops and updates existing policies, procedures, and various manuals and SOPs

• Is responsible for the on-time-performance of every Metrolinx train, both GO and UP, that operates on their respective territory

• Ensures that railway corridor asset management delivery supports rail operations, customer service, and revenue generation objectives

• Monitor the current state of all track infrastructure within their respective territory and take appropriate action to address negative trends before they have an impact on safety, operations or the budget.

• Hold accountability for the safety of all tracks within their respective territory.

• Manages and directs contractors; delivers timely feedback to ensure a cohesive operational unit; monitors work assignments for adherence to timelines and the achievement of performance objectives; develops and implements action plans to address performance gaps

• Demonstrates leadership and core competencies at a high level of development and is an exemplary model of living the corporate Values and Code of Ethics

• Guides others in the performance of their day-to-day activities without direct supervisory responsibility

NOTE:

Requires primarily outdoor work in all weather conditions, including safely working at heights, on uneven terrain, and adjacent to active railway tracks with train speeds exceeding 160 km/h; must work varying shifts (including weekdays, weekends, statutory holidays, and nights) and respond to emergencies when required, and participate in a scheduled on-call rotation; must be able to travel within the GTHA as required, lift up to 80 lbs, maintain full PPE compliance, and meet the requirements of a safety-sensitive position.

Shift Schedules available:

• 1x Sunday – Wednesday 08:00 – 18:00

• 1x Sunday – Wednesday 20:00 – 06:00

• 1x Wednesday – Saturday 08:00 – 18:00

• 1x Wednesday – Saturday 20:00 – 06:00

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Demonstrated Experience preferably in a track construction, inspection, or maintenance environment

• Completion of a degree in Engineering or diploma in a related field is considered an asset – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Experience with maintaining rail tracks, rights of way, and associated plant and yard track infrastructure and equipment

• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Railway Safety Act and railway infrastructure inspection, maintenance, and construction practices

• Knowledge of Canadian Railway Operating Rules, Track Inspection Guidelines, and Safe Railway Operations.

• Project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls and monitor inspection and maintenance activities for adherence to timelines, budgets, and project performance objectives is considered an asset

• Risk assessment principles and practices to manage and monitor the assessment of work sites for contractor compliance with rail corridor access terms and conditions

• Analytical and problem-solving skills to respond to and evaluate emergency calls and determine appropriate response to minimize service disruptions

• Proof of Track Inspection Guidelines Certificate and CROR Foreperson or other required.

• A valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license is required, with a good driving record (less than 2 demerits)

• Must be able to pass the qualification course for CROR Foreperson and TIG qualification (written test) within 6 months of hire.

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

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.

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