Track Inspector TALENT POOL

Metrolinx•Canada,

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Metrolinx is seeking four (4) Track Inspectors to join their Maintenance Delivery Infrastructure team. This role is crucial for delivering regulatory inspections of track and track infrastructure within Metrolinx-owned rail maintenance facilities and corridors. The Track Inspector will also be responsible for developing and implementing operational and maintenance plans, overseeing the maintenance and enhancement of rail infrastructure, and managing project and contract administration for state-of-good-repair projects. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario, operating GO Transit and UP Express, and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Demonstrated Experience preferably in a track construction, inspection, or maintenance environment.
Experience with maintaining rail tracks, rights of way, and associated plant and yard track infrastructure and equipment.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Railway Safety Act and railway infrastructure inspection, maintenance, and construction practices.
Knowledge of Canadian Railway Operating Rules, Track Inspection Guidelines, and Safe Railway Operations.
Risk assessment principles and practices to manage and monitor the assessment of work sites for contractor compliance with rail corridor access terms and conditions.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to respond to and evaluate emergency calls and determine appropriate response to minimize service disruptions.
Proof of Track Inspection Guidelines Certificate and CROR Foreperson or other required.
A valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license is required, with a good driving record (less than 2 demerits).
Must be able to pass the qualification course for CROR Foreperson and TIG qualification (written test) within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a degree in Engineering or diploma in a related field is considered an asset – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
Project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls and monitor inspection and maintenance activities for adherence to timelines, budgets, and project performance objectives is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Perform regulatory track inspections and ensure compliance, administer maintenance planning and supervision, and provide technical/inspection/regulatory expertise.
Responsible for performing and reporting on regulatory track inspection requirements, and for the protection and implementation of protections and corrections to deficiencies observed to ensure operational and public safety.
Recommend changes to procedures to improve management of risks and liabilities.
Ensure understanding of existing and emerging regulatory policy with respect to railway corridor engineering and asset management.
Plan, implement, assign, and verify remedial maintenance and rehabilitation programs for Metrolinx owned track infrastructure.
Identify program requirements relative to planned and remedial maintenance.
Coordinate fleet vehicle and equipment maintenance; Oversee the sourcing of service contracts for Track Maintenance vehicles and equipment.
Optimize rail corridor access and track protection planning to support scopes of work, minimizing impacts on stakeholders.
Monitor maintenance activities to identify risks and opportunities and develop mitigation plans.
Identify emergent maintenance and capital rehabilitation projects and scope.
Develop and update existing policies, procedures, and various manuals and SOPs.
Hold accountability for the safety of all tracks within their respective territory.
Manage and direct contractors, deliver timely feedback, monitor work assignments for adherence to timelines and performance objectives, and develop and implement action plans to address performance gaps.
Guide others in the performance of their day-to-day activities without direct supervisory responsibility.