Senior Project Manager, PLA & Environment

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.

The Hazel McCallion LRT (HML) is a 18km 19 stop project that will bring a new, environmentally friendly, and reliable method of transportation to a rapidly growing region and we want you to be a part of it.

Our HML project delivery team is seeking a Senior Project Manager to play a key role within the team by providing a leadership role in the coordination and undertaking of activities related to project specific environmental work, property, third party coordination, planning, permits licenses and approvals, and other internal policies and standards. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills who can work with internal and external stakeholders to drive results in the PLA and environmental disciplines.

What will I be doing?

• Manages the efficient delivery of light rail and bus rapid transit corridor infrastructure elements through project activities including preliminary design, detailed design, preparation of contract documents, construction, contract management and commissioning activities.
• Assists with feasibility and environmental studies, and the development and assessment of alternative delivery options to meet market and business conditions relating to the delivery and implementation of light rapid transit corridor infrastructure, where required.
• Participates in the development of design proposals and evaluates and recommends RFP / RFQ submissions; manages In-Market activities, including Contractor Requests for Information, and reviews submissions during project design phase.
• Communicates effectively with agencies, utility companies and other external stakeholders to define requirements, develop project implementation plans and monitor compliance for light railway infrastructure corridors; delivers proper ongoing communication and consultation with external stakeholders and elected officials.
• Leads staff and consultant project teams in the design and construction of infrastructure related to the RTI program to achieve program milestones and deliverables that are consistent with quality standards throughout the full project life cycle.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

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