Senior Rail Operations Advisor (Train Simulation Modeling)

Making Possibilities Happen. 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. **What will I be doing?** - - Conducting rail network analyses, studies, computer simulation model development or modification, and technical report generation to address a wide range of operating, infrastructure and performance issues. - - Perform operational analysis using historical data, scenario models and rail network design. - - Validating system requirements through operational analysis and rail network planning. - - Incorporating Network service growth and future expansion alternative models, identifying infrastructure requirements and constraints. - - Conducting analysis of results and identifies trends in rail scheduling issues and recommends efficiencies to methodologies and processes for network expansion, service delivery and cost improvements as related to service expansion and construction activities. - - Reviewing proposals for additional service increases and infrastructure projects and analyzes risk to rail operations and customer satisfaction by contributing to the development of rail service recovery plans. **What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?** - Demonstrated years' s of post-secondary education preferably engineering, computer science, transportation planning, or similar field. - Demonstrated years' progressively related experience in commuter rail operations, traffic simulation, transportation engineering or another appropriate logistical function or a combination of education and experience considered equivalent will be considered. - Knowledge of the Canadian Railway Operating Rules would be an asset. - Knowledge of OpenTrack, Rail Traffic Controller (RTC), or equivalent rail network simulation software would be an asset. - Programming experience (Python, R, JavaScript, VBA etc,) would be an asset. - Good oral/written communication and interpersonal skills. - Proficiency in data management and quantitative analysis. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) **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 hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com. **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 lo…