Rail Access Coordinator

Description

The Rail Corridor Access Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing access to active rail corridors to support the safe and efficient execution of construction and maintenance activities. This role works closely with project teams, contractors, Metrolinx stakeholders, and corridor operators to secure approvals, coordinate flagging resources, and ensure compliance with all corridor access, safety, and operational requirements. The position plays a critical role in minimizing service disruptions while enabling the successful delivery of infrastructure projects.

The Rail Corridor Access Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing access to active rail corridors to support the safe and efficient execution of construction and maintenance activities. This role works closely with project teams, contractors, Metrolinx stakeholders, and corridor operators to secure approvals, coordinate flagging resources, and ensure compliance with all corridor access, safety, and operational requirements. The position plays a critical role in minimizing service disruptions while enabling the successful delivery of infrastructure projects.

• Plan, coordinate, and manage rail corridor access requirements for construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects. Develop access schedules and sequencing plans that align with project milestones while minimizing impacts to rail operations and stakeholders.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate Rail Corridor Access Plans (RCAPs), ensuring all access requirements, operational impacts, and safety considerations are accurately documented and communicated.
• Utilize the Network Access Planning Tool (NAPT) and Vault systems to create, track, and flag access bookings, ensuring resource availability and compliance with corridor scheduling requirements.
• Submit and manage Rail Corridor Access Requests (RCARs) and flagging requests, coordinating approvals and ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate and maintain Flagging Outlooks, ensuring adequate flagging resources are identified, scheduled, and communicated to project stakeholders.
• Review and coordinate Metrolinx Scope Plans, Work Plans, and Machine Movement Plans, ensuring consistency with approved access requests and operational requirements.
• Work in accordance with Metrolinx Work Planning Standards (WPS) and applicable rail corridor procedures, policies, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate and support submissions for Metrolinx Ground Disturbance Permits, ensuring all excavation and ground disturbance activities comply with regulatory and project requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact with Metrolinx, corridor owners, municipalities, regulators, utilities, contractors, and other third‑party stakeholders regarding corridor access planning and approvals.
• Coordinate with construction teams to ensure access conditions, restrictions, work windows, and safety requirements are clearly communicated and adhered to in the field.
• Lead or participate in Flagging Utilization Meetings, providing updates on upcoming work activities, resource requirements, and schedule changes.
• Attend and support corridor planning meetings, including T-14, T-8, and T-2 Flagging Meetings, ensuring project readiness and alignment with corridor access schedules.
• Participate in MTC (Major Track Closure) Readiness Meetings, coordinating project requirements, access logistics, and operational impacts to support successful closure execution.
• Monitor field activities to confirm compliance with approved corridor access permits, plans, and safety requirements, while addressing any access‑related concerns or conflicts.
• Maintain…