Contract

Manager – Rail Corridor Access

Deadline 8/24/26
Metrolinx

Metrolinx

5,001-10,000 employees

Runs regional transit and fare system

Compensation Overview

CA$123k - CA$168.9k/yr

Ontario, Canada

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management

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Requirements
  • Completion of a degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.
  • A minimum of eight years of progressively senior experience leading construction functions, service and/or construction planning, including regulatory compliance, contract development, negotiation and management, and monitoring contractor compliance.
  • Knowledge of contract law, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Environmental Assessment Act, railway infrastructure construction, and construction practices.
  • Knowledge of project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls, to lead and direct cross-functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects and monitor project activities against timelines, budgets, and performance objectives.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor contractor performance and contract compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and contract terms and conditions, and to proactively develop contingency plans.
  • Interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation skills to manage rail corridor access-related services and ensure construction works are safely planned, coordinated, and executed.
  • Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Responsibilities
  • Manage oversight for track protection, ensuring public safety, operational continuity, and support for internal investigations related to track incidents.
  • Manage on-track access for construction to enable the efficient and safe movement of Metrolinx assets and customers.
  • Manage and coordinate the daily workblock plan for the Metrolinx network while maintaining GO Transit and UP Express service through the Network Operations Centre and Rail Operations.
  • Manage implementation of track-access requests during construction and project phases; plan and coordinate responses; and communicate service changes, adjustments, and possible delays to internal stakeholders and customers.
  • Lead development of access planning, contractual and project requirements, and terms and conditions to ensure contractor compliance with rail corridor access requirements, and recommend procedural changes to improve risk and liability management.
  • Oversee planning and implementation of multiple simultaneous construction, third-party, and maintenance works on active Metrolinx and host-railway corridors to ensure efficient rail corridor access and track protection while minimizing stakeholder impact.
  • Provide oversight to ensure Metrolinx stakeholders are not adversely affected by contracted construction work on active rail corridors.
  • Interact with construction and engineering professionals to ensure contract and safety compliance for projects requiring rail corridor access.
  • Optimize rail corridor access and track protection planning; monitor construction activities; identify risks and opportunities; and develop mitigation plans.
  • Implement planning and scheduling activities that support project requirements while minimizing stakeholder impact.
  • Identify opportunities to improve planning and management of rail corridor access and track protection services for projects.
  • Oversee accurate accounting of rail corridor access and track protection risks and ensure risks are translated into financial, operational, and schedule risks with sufficiently detailed mitigation measures.
  • Create a working environment aligned with the organization’s employment goals, ensuring people resources have the required skills, are properly aligned, and have the resources needed to perform their work.
  • Provide strategic thought leadership and connect projects with strategic corporate goals.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Metrolinx is a government agency in Ontario that plans, finances, and coordinates transportation across the region. It runs GO Transit, UP Express, and the PRESTO fare system, and steers major investments to improve how people travel. How it works: it manages regional transit services and the fare network, partners with municipalities and other agencies, and directs infrastructure projects to create a connected travel system. How it differs from competitors: it is a public sector, multi‑modal regional operator and planner focused on coordinating services and fares across communities, rather than a single private operator. Its goal is to connect communities and make travel faster, easier, and more convenient through large investments and integrated networks.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Oakville GO expansion began May 2026, supporting future higher-frequency Lakeshore West service.
  • Metrolinx boosted World Cup 2026 service to nearly 3,000 weekly GO trips.
  • August 2026 tunnelling finished on Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, advancing a flagship project.

What critics are saying

  • Finch West LRT litigation with Mosaic blocks roughly $500 million and delays opening.
  • Eglinton Crosstown remains unresolved after years of delays, lawsuits, and no opening date.
  • November 2025 Lakeshore weekend cuts exposed crewing constraints across GO service.

What makes Metrolinx unique

  • Ontario owns Metrolinx, backing multi-decade rail buildout and fare integration.
  • GO Expansion targets 15-minute core service, anchored by Oakville and Union upgrades.
  • Stratford daily GO service started July 6, 2026, expanding regional rail reach.

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