Planning Manager - GoExpansion

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

The GO Expansion program is the largest transit infrastructure program in Canada. The program will transform rail services in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) providing two-way all-day train service to the region, and improving passenger experience with quieter and faster electric locomotives. The GO

Expansion program includes Early Works, Off-corridor station and infrastructure upgrades as well as an On-Corridor program to deliver new tracks, platforms, facilities, grade separations and electrification.

MCS is partnering with partnering with Metrolinx to deliver the GO Expansion program. MCS’ mission is to transform the GO rail network into a rapid rail system through the delivery of the GO Expansion Program and to provide exemplary support to Metrolinx. As Metrolinx’s Program Delivery Partner, the team will achieve this by facilitating the creation of outstanding organizational capability in program management and, simultaneously bring our global and local expertise to successful delivery of the GO Expansion program.

Missions/Main Duties

Reporting into the Planning & Schedule Management Lead for the GO Expansion Program the role forms part of the Integrated Program Delivery Team (IPDT).

The role is responsible for delivering, and where possible exceeding the clients expectations across the following areas of responsibility within a large, multidisciplinary program delivery team:

Support the review to existing Planning & Schedule processes and procedures, and update based on IPDT Model Best Practices. Ensure updated processes align across GOE Program and achieve Best for Program decision making.
Support the development and implementation Program-wide project requirements that the projects must comply with for Planning & Scheduling to improve consistency and support the Program delivery approach including aligning and enhancing the current Project Procedures
Support the development and deployment a Program Contingency Management Process.
Manage Planning & Schedule Management IPDT Procedures, systems and toolsets for the Program Management of contracts across the GO Expansion Program.
Support a Program-wide view of Planning & Schedule considerations, assure consistency of approach.
Support projects and their supply chains to deliver efficiently and effectively. Take a Program approach to removing consistent causes of cost and schedule overrun. Share best practice and lessons learned across the Program.
Manage consistency of delivery approach - Standardizing Program and project procedures ensuring integration and compliance with statutory and Metrolinx requirements.
Manage and provide for “Best for Program” decision making by creating the capability of consistent and real time reporting linked to the Program Control Centre to establish decision making capability, which is joined up, knowledge led and aligned to Program level outcomes and objectives.
Support Program level risk management: Identification and mitigation of risks/issues and optimization of opportunities across all aspects of the Program.
Support stakeholder engagement at a Program level as required by the Stakeholder Management Plan.

Profile/Skills

The key technical competencies required to perform the role well are outlined below.

IPDT Delivery Model Experience
10 years of Planning and Schedule Management experience in Rail and Transit projects.
Degree or equivalent with professional work experience in the Commercial and Contract Management disciplines
Holding or is working towards professional qualification an asset.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing

It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how SYSTRA can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support, you in your application or interview process please email: [email protected] where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role and if you are a returner looking to restart your career after a period outside the workplace – you could be just what we are looking for.

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