Timetabling Specialist

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 Timetabling Specialist plays a critical role in shaping the future of rail service across the network. This position is responsible for developing long-term rail timetables that align with future infrastructure investments, corridor designs, and planned service strategies. This role will support the GO Expansion Operations team These timetables establish the operational foundation for phased service enhancements and network growth.

Using specialized scheduling and modelling tools, the Timetabling Specialist analyzes rail operations and translates future-state plans into clear operating specifications, planning assumptions, and service requirements. The role works closely with stakeholders across service planning, infrastructure, fleet, and operations teams to ensure future service plans are practical, efficient, and aligned with organizational objectives.

What will I be doing?

• Plans and implements new services, and validates operating changes (e.g. timetabling, crewing, cycling, and consist of length)
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders to ensure technical and operational variables are identified and are incorporated effectively into all future service plans and rail related infrastructure projects
• Monitors trends of rail traffic activity over all subdivisions in order to predict the impacts on proposed schedules and rail operations
• Provides technical and administrative supervision to staff; organizes and monitors new and upgraded staff training
• Initiates and participates in ongoing technological needs assessment and provides consultation for all related Information Technology (IT) projects (e.g. software development and acquisition through the RFP process and program commissioning

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a diploma in Engineering, Planning, Business Administration or related field – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated progressive experience supervising and monitoring rail operations services, preferably in a public transit environment.
• Knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements governing delivery of passenger rail services e.g. Transport Canada (TC), Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) is preferred.
• Knowledge of Information Technology systems to identify the need for system upgrades and changes.
• Analytical skills to investigate operating problems and recommend solutions.
• Personal resiliency to manage conflicting pressures and address front-line customer-facing issues.
• Proficiency in MS Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

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:
Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact 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.
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