Position Title:  Design Manager

Who We Are

Metrolinx’s GO Expansion program is delivering more GO service across the network, including the capacity to deliver two-way service every 15 minutes or better on core routes. Work is already underway on new track, station renovations and infrastructure upgrades on parts of the Lakeshore, Stouffville, Kitchener and Barrie lines. The investment will generate thousands of new jobs and economic opportunities across the region. The ONxpress Civil Joint Venture is comprised of Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc. and FCC Canada Ltd. This multidisciplinary team leads the delivery of civil and track works, leveraging global expertise to introduce innovative solutions across the GO Transit network.

What You Will Do 

• Is accountable for reporting on progress, managing staff competence and development, delivery of and maintaining an internal audit schedule ensuring projects are following governance.
• Prepare technical reports for submission to the management, clients, and the regulatory authorities.
• Leads safety engineering activities for a wide range of rolling stock, signaling and infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with the relevant standards.
• Responsible for the facilitation of HAZOP / HAZID workshops and being able to self-sufficiently plan, run and write up the workshops.
• Manages risk assessments for specific discipline areas, being able to self-sufficiently plan, run and write up risk workshops.
• Undertakes technical analyses and reviews of Engineering Safety Management documentation and project assurance deliverables.
• Fosters a safety culture and is seen as a safety role model on the project.

• Provide overall leadership and mentoring to design team members
• Foresee critical activities and workload planning
• Oversee and approve design strategy, program, and sequencing
• Serve as primary liaison with the client, authorities, and delivery partners on all design matters
• Monitor design performance and drive issue resolution
• Ensure alignment between design, construction, and operations
• Lead the design change management process
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, safety, and quality standards

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or all other equivalent training. Master’s degree is an Asset.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience. 
• Civil Engineering background and relevant experience in Railway projects
• High degree of technical proficiency in dealing with all safety related aspects of large scale and complex Railway projects, involving multiple players.
• Strong knowledge in modern Railway projects, including various components/systems that these projects are made of.
• High level coordination skills and previous leadership role experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of design and construction management aspects of Railway Projects.
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders.

Expected compensation for this role is between $100,000.00-140,000.00 annually. Base salaries are determined according to multiple factors including skills, experience and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into consideration. In addition to base salary ONxpress also offers a comprehensive medical and dental program, RRSP with company matching and the potential to participate in our discretionary, performance based bonus program.

This role is a newly created position.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, ONxpress may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and ONxpress’ AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified ONxpress team members.

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This position is with ONxpress Civils (“CJV” aka the Design & Construction team); the project segment responsible for the modernization and modification of the key area network, including countless innovations in the way the regional rail infrastructure is built.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of whether they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we welcome your application and the opportunity to consider you for the position.

We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact cjv-talentacquisition@onxpress.com.