Manager, Willowbrook Facility & Outposts (West) (COMPETITION # WIL002F)

Note: Candidates with a combination of experience, education and training deemed equivalent are encouraged to apply. 

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. 

We embody our values in everything that we do. We Serve with Passion, Think Forward, and Play as a Team. If you can relate, we want to hear from you! 

Our Rai Facility Assets Office is seeking a Manager, Willowbrook Facility & Outposts (West) to plan and deliver all aspects of facilities maintenance and capital improvement for all Rail Maintenance Facilities (RMF) infrastructure to ensure and support Rail Services Delivery/Fleet Availability in a safe, compliant, timely, consistent, and cost-effective manner. 

What will I be doing? 

• Manages and maintains GO Transit’s RMF infrastructure and properties and all other in compliance with health and safety, environmental, and civil legislation, and GO Transit procedures and regulations.
• Fiscal management of budgets and operational expenditures for assigned sites or assets.
• Advises RMF Capital Growth and Rehabilitation Programs for existing and new maintenance and layover facilities, including those identified in the 10-year Capital Plan; monitors Rail Services support to meet timely service growth/design and related functions.
• Develops and manages a strategic preventative and remedial maintenance plan for facilities, layover yards, facilities equipment, and systems.
• Manages and develops facility maintenance, rehabilitation and/or expansion contractual agreements for Willowbrook security and others identified in the annual Operating and Capital Budget programs.
• Initiates, manages, and leads Lean Continuous Improvement initiatives related to improved safety, efficiency, environmental performance and prudency of maintenance expenditures.
• Designs, plans, executes, and manages emergency and preventive maintenance programs and contingency plans.
• Inspects work site progress (e.g. buildings, equipment and property), and keeps records aligned with all RMF protocols and procedures.
• Leads maintenance of all health, safety and environmental monitoring and protection systems and equipment in accordance with corporate policy and legislative requirements.
• Responds to and investigates GO Transit rail facilities emergencies and reports pertinent facts, while adhering to related procedures and reporting protocols.
• Manages and monitors safety, security, business continuity and environmental measures to ensure that all staff receive training, including emergency response.
• Provides recommendations/support on infrastructure programs to consultants and Corporate Infrastructure, to meet RMF’s needs.
• As the project leader for rail facility rehabilitation and new infrastructure, liaises with third party contractors and consultants; negotiates and manages third party facility maintenance, servicing and security contracts.
• Regularly liaises with the Fire Marshall’s Officer, regulators and inspectors to ensure adherence to building and fire codes.
• Researches and develops rail facility and plant equipment maintenance innovations, standards, procedures, technical training programs, and facility emergency procedures.
• Develops and manages situational risk analyses and business risk assessments for safety, operational, regulatory facility opportunities and issues, and major project decision inputs.
• Evaluates facility requirements and develops rehabilitation or capital growth/expanded facilities Project Identifications/Project Charters.
• Maintains the Facility Maintenance Management System to monitor facility maintenance utilization and fully support rail service delivery.
• Establishes expense allocation and cost management processes, controls, and measure.
• Manages bargaining unit and non-bargaining unit staff; Responsible for the direct Management/Supervision of the Rail Facilities Department consisting of subordinate supervisors, professional/technical staff, unionized employees and all contractors.
• Responsible for ensuring all unit staff are fully compliant with mandatory training requirements. 

What skills & qualifications do I need?

• University degree in industrial, process, electrical, mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• Professional Designations such as: Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Project Management Professional (PMP), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) would be an asset.
• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in all aspects of facility management, preferably with supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of legislation, regulations and codes affecting employees, contractors, and facilities in terms of health, safety and the operational environment including a solid working knowledge of collective agreements and their application.
• Excellent leadership, business acumen, and project management skills, in addition to a strong working knowledge of the budgetary process.
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills. 

Accommodation: 

Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process, as required. Applicants must make their needs known in advance. 

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. 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.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume online through the Current Opportunities page at: https://metrolinx.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=WIL002F&lang=en

Metrolinx employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with Metrolinx’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy as a condition of being eligible for the recruitment process.  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required.  If you are not able to obtain COVID-19 vaccination for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from Metrolinx.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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