Junior Rail Operations Analyst
About this role
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.
This role is a part-time contract position for an 8-month duration period and will be reporting to the Senior Rail Operations Advisor, Short-Term Planning and Implementation. The Junior Analyst researches and analyzes materials to develop policies and proposals related to transportation planning and corporate innovation.
What will I be doing?
- Assist in the design and implementation of operating schedules, and data packages for GO/UP schedule changes
- Identify data requirements for analysis, including determining the most appropriate data sources and techniques to facilitate data gathering and analysis
- Conduct data-based analysis to provide insight on rail performance
- Help develop documents, processes, and coordinate required activities for all custom-developed apps/systems.
- Participate in team meetings related to timetable development by providing findings and information that will be useful to senior staff in their decision-making process
- Leverage and maintain internal and inter-departmental relationships to facilitate data gathering and sharing
- Prepare technical documentation and support analysis, development and testing for enterprise solutions
- Help develop documents, and the coordination of required activities for all custom-developed apps/systems.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
- Completion of a diploma in Planning, Logistics, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Minimum a year of related experience is preferred.
- Experience conducting research and analysis to identify data requirements, data sources, and modeling techniques to facilitate data gathering and analysis.
- Astute attention to detail.
- Knowledge of PowerBI and R is considered an asset.
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].
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.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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Company at a glance
Metrolinx is undertaking the largest transportation investment in Ontario’s history to get you where you need to go better, faster, easier, while also operating GO Transit, UP Express and PRESTO. Learn more about how we’re connecting communities, building partnerships, and providing you new ways to travel around our region, at Metrolinx.com.
Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
Team Size5,001-10,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryUrban Transit Services
Location
Canada
Websitemetrolinx.com
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