Project Manager I​/II - YRRTC Hill

Project Manager I/II - Yonge North Subway Extension

Salary:
Project Manager I: $118,

Salary:
Project Manager II: $126,

At York Region Rapid Transit Corporation (YRRTC), we’re all about rapid transit solutions that meet the demands of our growing communities. YRRTC is a municipally owned services corporation, wholly owned by York Region. The corporation leads the planning, design, and delivery of the Region’s rapid transit projects that connect communities and key destinations, benefiting existing and future residents and businesses.

We’re a collaborative, cross‑functional team of professionals in capital planning, engineering, project management, and community engagement. Working together with York Region and local municipalities, we deliver cutting‑edge rapid transit solutions that will support generations to come.

Our current projects include bus rapid transit (BRT) along Jane Street in Vaughan and Highway 7 East in Markham, and supporting the Metrolinx‑led Yonge North Subway Extension. These projects are transforming the Region and creating exciting opportunities for talented individuals to make a real difference.

As part of a collaborative team, you’ll contribute to rapid transit infrastructure that further connects destinations and communities across York Region and beyond, supporting growth for generations to come.

Reporting to the Director, Yonge North Subway Extension, you will coordinate York Region engineering activities and inputs through the planning, design and implementation phases of the Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE) being delivered by Metrolinx. Liaising and coordinating with municipal partners to achieve mutual objectives through the YNSE project interfaces with existing and planned infrastructure. Acting as liaison and coordinating with various levels of government, Regional and Municipal departments;

overseeing and/or providing technical input of transit planning studies, service plans, procurement strategies, as undertaken by the Region, YRT and YRRTC.

• Plans and monitors components for the delivery of new and on‑going moderate projects.
• Manages related projects and activities to ensure compliance with the Corporation’s requirements, timing and budget.
• Directs, coaches, develops and provides guidance to internal teams up to and including project specialists.
• Supports the preparation of detailed estimates of project costs and timelines and provides input to expenditure forecasts and reports.
• Supports the implementation of process improvements for the project and within the organization.
• Ensures that operating staff work in a safe manner and utilize all required health and safety equipment and protective devices and follow all measures and procedures as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Regional Policies.
• Supports the public relations and communication activities to provide information to the public, partners, sponsors and internal employees with respect to rapid transit initiatives.
• Assists in the preparation of Board/Committee/Council reports and briefing notes on assigned projects, as directed.
• Leads project review and debrief meetings with assigned project team.
• Assists in the development of and presentations to elected officials, Regional senior management, stakeholders, federal and provincial officials, external agencies, etc., including public consultation, as directed.
• Maintains and fosters ongoing management commitment to continuous improvement with respect to YRRTC’s areas of business.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet YRRTC’s and the Region’s goals and program/service objectives.

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Engineering or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess related professional designation.
• Project Manager I:
  Minimum three (3) years experience demonstrating significant success in managing related work including experience managing moderate or large scale projects and demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience.
• Project Manager II:
  Minimum five (5) years’ experience demonstrating significant…