GO Transit jobs are open in Toronto and some high-paying positions don't require a degree
Metrolinx is hiring in Toronto for positions with GO Transit and some are high-paying jobs you can get without a degree.
With these GO Transit jobs, you could make up to $58 an hour or $214,000 a year!
Positions available with the transit organization include Station Ambassador, Revenue Protection Officer, Project Coordinator, and more.
So, if you're looking for work in Toronto right now, here are some high-paying jobs with GO Transit that you can apply for.
Director, Train Service Planning Lead
Salary: $149,197 to $212,019
Company: Metrolinx (GO & UP)
Who Should Apply: You need 10 years of experience leading the design, analysis and implementation of complex long-term or short-term high-frequency rail timetables.
Also, you must have experience in:
- leading service integration between diesel and electric locomotives
- leading transportation service planning or related functions, ideally within an inter-jurisdictional and multi-modal delivery framework
- vendor management to oversee the development and delivery of externally provided products and services and monitor contractor work assignments
Knowledge of project management principles and practices to lead and direct cross-functional teams and consultants, understanding of supporting frameworks and tools, and familiarity with multi-variant modelling methodologies and tools are required.
The deadline is May 20, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
Project Coordinator, Stations King Liberty
Salary: $46.50 to $58.90 per hour
Company: Metrolinx (GO & UP)
Who Should Apply: You should apply if you have a college diploma in civil engineering technology or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience with engineering and architecture.
Also, you must have five years of experience in planning, designing and constructing transit facilities, interpreting and applying contract plans and specifications, and co-ordinating contracted engineering projects.
Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of civil engineering and architecture, project management (including cost control, scheduling, etc.), and Railway Rules and Regulations are required.
You must also be proficient in project management software and computer applications and have a valid Ontario G driver's licence.
The deadline to apply is May 20, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
Station Ambassador — East and Central Region
Salary: $27.42 per hour
Company: Metrolinx (GO & UP)
Who Should Apply: You need to have completed high school or have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience to get hired.
Six months of experience in customer service and dealing with the public directly is also required.
You must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid Certification and perform First Aid.
Also, the ability to use computers and read and understand fare tables, manuals, and schedules is required.
You need to have a valid G driver's licence and personal transportation to commute between work locations, including Union Station and GO stations in Toronto and the GTA.
Vice President, Rail Operations
Company: Metrolinx (GO & UP)
Who Should Apply: You need a degree in business administration, engineering or a related discipline but you can get hired with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Also, you need experience in:
- developing and managing corporate strategy, preferably in the transportation or the public sector as a senior leader
- providing senior technical and administrative leadership to an operating or functional unit with multiple teams
- implementing safety improvement plans
- vendor management to manage the development and delivery of externally provided products and services
Knowledge of budget development and management processes, project management principles and practices, human resources legislation, and legal and regulatory requirements governing bus transit and passenger rail services is required.
The deadline is May 17, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
Station Safety Ambassador
Salary: $28.30 an hour
Company: Metrolinx (GO & UP)
Who Should Apply: You should apply if you have a community college diploma or certificate in law and security, social services, or customer relations.
But you can also get hired with an equivalent combination of education and experience related to law and security or customer service.
Also, one year of experience with law and security enforcement or customer service delivery in a customer-oriented environment or with a vulnerable population is required.
You must be able to interpret and apply the Metrolinx Bylaws and Provincial Offences Act.
A valid Ontario G driver's licence and personal transportation to travel from one work location to another, which includes stations in Toronto and the GTA, are required.
The closing date for this part-time job is June 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
Revenue Protection Officer
Salary: $29.19 to $36.14 an hour
Company: Metrolinx (GO & UP)
Who Should Apply: You need a community college diploma or certificate in law and security or customer relations, or the equivalent combination of education and experience related to law and security work.
One year of experience involving law and security enforcement and customer service delivery in a customer-oriented environment is required.
You also need to have a valid G driver's licence and pass a criminal records check to get Provincial Offence Officer status.
It's required that you have customer service and public relations skills, knowledge of computers, applications and systems, and the ability to prepare detailed logs and incident reports.
Also, you must be able to make decisions in the field in different situations based on knowledge of law and security practices.
The deadline to apply is May 25, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
Director, GO Expansion
Salary: $150,689 to $214,139
Company: Metrolinx (GO & UP)
Who Should Apply: To get hired, you need a degree in transportation, architecture, civil engineering or a related discipline, or a combination of education, training and experience.
You also need experience in:
- senior project management in the rail transportation industry with direct involvement in the design, development, and execution of rail corridor construction
- project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls
- health, safety, and environmental legislation and codes
- principles and practices of architecture, urban planning, engineering design and the application to infrastructure, facilities, and related construction
- vendor management to manage the development and delivery of externally provided products and services
It's required that you have analytical and negotiation skills along with interpersonal and communication skills.
Also, a valid G driver's licence is required because you'll have access to a company vehicle.
The deadline to apply is May 22, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
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