Job Description

CPG Early Career Development Program (Multiple Positions Available)

Employee Status: Regular 

Bargaining Unit: Non-Union

Closing Date: 26-Jan-2025

Salary Range: $60,638.00- $83,162.00 

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. 

Recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2024, Metrolinx has welcomed 170 students and recent graduates into our early talent programs, helping our young people build their professional network and develop their critical skills. Our early talent programs provide youth with opportunities to make a big impact and play a role in building a sustainable, safe, and integrated transit network.  

Being a part of a once-in-a-generation transit expansion means being part of something bigger than ourselves, and it’s our people who are making it happen. Join us as we continue to create, build and impact our communities that will serve not only our generation, but generations to come. 

As of 2024, Metrolinx’s Capital Projects Group (CPG) has launched an Early Career Development Program for recent graduates who have completed their post-secondary education in Engineering, Architecture, or Urban Planning Studies within the last two years. 

Our Capital Projects Group workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. 

Program participants will join us as permanent, full-time employees to complete four 12-month rotations within CPG divisions (Rapid Transit, GO & UP) for structured, professional development, mentorship, and networking. Participants benefit from experience in various teams, working through the Metrolinx project lifecycle, enabling the development of skills and capabilities to effectively lead large scale transit- related projects.

Participants interested in pursuing their professional designations and/or PMP accreditation will have the opportunity to gain professional experience and be fast-tracked to a Project Manager role within CPG upon completion of the rotational program. 

Why Metrolinx?

• Competitive compensation.
• Competitive benefits plan.
• Robust onboarding program.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Accelerated development through on-the-job training, MX University, LinkedIn Learning, CPG learning, and mentorship programs.
• Support for obtaining professional designations.
• Learning and development reimbursement for external training/ professional designations.

What will I be doing?

• Work with with interdisciplinary teams of engineers and other professionals on design, construction, risk scheduling, and commercial activities as they relate to capital projects.
• Coordinate research projects and schedules (i.e. identify and monitor actions and responsible parties) and recommend corrections to identified project issues.
• Analyze results and develop recommendations to support departmental projects and future initiatives.
• Prepare reports, briefing notes, presentations, and/or other supporting documents such as spreadsheets and charts/graphics/maps for Project progress monitoring.
• Analyze data and contribute to the content, design, production, and distribution of reports.
• Participate in team meetings, provide relevant analytical data, and provide information that will be useful to senior staff in their decision-making process.
• Learn to use industry software and equipment to complete project tasks.
• Observe existing strategies and techniques to offer suggestions for improvement.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Must have graduated from a post-secondary program in Engineering, Urban Planning, or Architecture within the last 2 years (no earlier than June 2023), or will be graduating as of June 2025.
• Must be able to start full-time employment as of June 2, 2025 and commit to the full program duration (4 years).
• Interpersonal, and oral/written skills to communicate effectively with employees, contractors and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated research, analytical and problem-solving skills to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with strict attention to detail and accuracy.
• Time management and organizational skills in meeting multiple/concurrent deadlines and work effectively in an agile environment.
• A desire to learn and grow in the engineering, transit infrastructure, and/or project management field.
• Must be able to pass a background check and maintain a valid G driver’s license.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with the Railway Safety Act and Canadian Railway Operating Rules.

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. 

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. 
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