Reliability and Assurance 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.

This role is an in‑office position based at our 91 Judson Street location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.

The Engineering & Safety Division, through its Rail Fleet function, is seeking a Reliability and Assurance Specialist to support the planning and delivery of rail fleet initiatives across GO, UP, LRT, and Subway programs.

This role is ideal for a professional with rail asset experience who can coordinate complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to defined quality and performance standards. The position plays a key role in advancing Fleet priorities, including new fleet procurement, fleet modernization, and asset performance initiatives.

• Lead and support Rail Fleet initiatives through the full project lifecycle, including scope definition, schedule and cost control, risk management, quality assurance, performance monitoring, and reporting.
• Work closely with cross‑functional internal teams, contractors, consultants, and external partners to coordinate project activities, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with Fleet and organizational objectives.
• Support delivery of key Fleet programs, including new fleet procurement, alternative propulsion and decarbonization initiatives (battery‑hybrid locomotives), and lifecycle performance improvement projects.
• Establish and maintain project governance structures, including dashboards, KPIs, action tracking, and reporting frameworks, to monitor progress and drive accountability.
• Coordinate the work of consultants and service providers, monitoring deliverables against contractual requirements, schedules, budgets, and performance objectives, track and support resolution of performance gaps.
• Provide engineering assurance support by ensuring that technical documentation, standards, and change activities align with approved processes, safety requirements, and asset management objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to review and coordinate engineering changes and documentation, ensuring appropriate controls, approvals, and records are maintained (without being a hands‑on design role).
• Support development of project scope and the procurement of professional services and works, including market engagements, RFIs/RFPs, evaluation support, and contract administration.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to collect, analyze, and report project and asset performance data in support of decision‑making.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Completion of a university degree or diploma in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or delivering rail fleet or rail asset projects; experience with locomotives and/or passenger rail vehicles is an asset.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and practices, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and performance management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis/reporting tools; familiarity with BI and visualization tools (Power BI) is an asset.
• Asset Management knowledge, PMP / EIT designation, or certification is considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to build collaborative, productive working relationships.

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:  or email before submitting your application.

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