8 Metrolinx jobs with GO Transit and UP Express you can apply for that are high-paying
Metrolinx jobs with GO Transit and UP Express are available in Ontario.
Some of these high-paying positions don't even require a university degree!
There are openings for bus drivers, mechanics, customer protection officers, station safety ambassadors and more jobs.
So, here are the positions Metrolinx is hiring for with GO Transit and UP Express.
Manager, Bus Operations
Salary: $116,416 to $159,812
Location: Oshawa
Who Should Apply: You should apply if you have a degree or diploma in business administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
You also need to have experience in providing leadership and direction related to the operation of a comprehensive bus transit network along with a CZ driver's license.
The deadline to apply is March 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Customer Protection Officer
Salary: $44.08 an hour ($24.80 an hour during training)
Location: Various locations in the GTA
Who Should Apply: You need six months of experience in law enforcement activities and social or community work with exposure to the justice system.
Also, you must have:
- knowledge of principles and practices normally attained through a community college program in law enforcement, social work or a relevant field
- the ability to interpret and apply federal and provincial statutes and local bylaws
- interpersonal skills to maintain customer service and operating protocol with railway and local police and court services
- communication skills
- decision-making skills that can be applied regularly in a variety of situations including under potentially harmful and stressful conditions
Before starting work, you'll be required to have:
- a Valid Level C First Aid CPR certificate
- a Mental Health First Aid Certification from the Mental Health Commission of Canada
- a valid Ontario G driver's license
Also, to get hired, you must be able to:
- pass an Ontario Provincial Police security clearance and background investigation to obtain Special Constable Status and access the CPIC and PARIS information systems
- pass the Special Constable training program
- complete environmental, safety and any other training required Metrolinx
- obtain Metrolinx Equipment Operator's Permits
You need to apply before June 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Service Person
Salary: $28.62 to $36.40 an hour
Location: Hamilton
Who Should Apply: You need basic knowledge of motor vehicle inspection of fluids, belts, pullies, and tires, and one year of experience in servicing buses or heavy equipment and assisting with repairs in a bus or heavy vehicle maintenance environment.
Also, you must:
- complete mandatory environmental, safety and all other training required by Metrolinx
- have a valid Ontario G driver's license
- have the ability to obtain and maintain a C driver's license and a Z endorsement
- the ability to obtain a GO Transit Forklift driving certificate
You need to apply before March 22, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Station Safety Ambassador
Salary: $28.30 an hour
Location: Various locations in the GTA
Who Should Apply: You must have a community college diploma or certificate in law and security, social services, customer relations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to law and security work or customer service.
You also need one year of experience involving law and security enforcement or customer service in a customer-oriented environment or with a vulnerable population.
It's required that you have:
- the ability to interpret and apply Metrolinx bylaws and the Provincial Offences Act
- a valid Ontario G driver's license
- a valid Level C First Aid CPR certificate and Mental Health First Aid Certification from the Mental Health Commission of Canada (to be acquired before the start of work)
Also, you must:
- be able to satisfy a criminal records check to obtain Provincial Offence Officer status
- complete environmental, safety and any other training
- be able to travel between locations, potentially spanning the entire Greater Golden Horseshoe area
- be able to stand, walk, climb stairs and open heavy doors regularly
- be prepared to work variable, long, and split shifts
- be prepared to work on a 24-hour rotating shift basis
- be able to work in all weather conditions
- be able to operate departmental vehicles
You need to apply before March 28, 2025, at 10:40 a.m.
Supervisor, Bus Garage Operations
Salary: $88,758 to $120,634
Location: Streetsville
Who Should Apply: You should apply if you have a high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Also, you must have experience as a Truck and Coach Technician, preferably in a supervisory role in a unionized environment.
It's required that you have:
- an Ontario G driver's license
- a valid Truck and Coach Technician (310T) certification with Interprovincial Red Seal
- the ability to obtain an Ontario C driver's license with a Z endorsement
- knowledge of heavy transit vehicle maintenance and repair performed to manufacturers' specifications,
- proficiency in the reading of schematics and transit and mechanical technology
- knowledge of garage management practices, preventative maintenance theory, and Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Environment, and legislated Ministry of Labour requirements
- ability to supervise and organize the work output of several teams
- verbal and written communication skills
You must be able to complete environmental, safety and any other training required by Metrolinx.
Bus Driver
Salary: $32.95 an hour ($18.20 an hour during training)
Location: North York, Streetsville, Brampton, Kitchener, East Gwillimbury, Oshawa, Hamilton, Niagara Falls, or Puslinch
Who Should Apply: You should apply if you have a valid Ontario G driver's license for at least two years with no more than two demerit points and no pending charges under the Highway Traffic Act.
Also, you need to have:
- reading, writing, and learning skills normally attained through a high school education
- six months of experience in public-facing customer service
- the ability to assist customers and emergency services
- interpersonal skills to maintain customer relations
- verbal communication skills
- the ability to receive, understand and follow instructions audibly in the field regularly.
- the ability to work independently, sit for extended periods, exercise a high degree of visual concentration, and drive large vehicles safely in various weather and traffic conditions
- the capability to deal with tickets, and tariffs.
If you get hired, you need to be able to obtain a C driver's license with a Z endorsement and complete the New Driver Training program and all other training required by Metrolinx.
You need to apply before March 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
310T Mechanic
Salary: $41.92 to $47.71 an hour, plus $1.50 to $12.19 for afternoon, night and Sunday shifts
Location: North York
Who Should Apply: You need a 310T Truck and Coach Technician designation and one year of experience as a Truck and Coach Technician in a transit, highway bus or similar heavy-duty repair environment.
Also, you must have:
- knowledge of heavy transit and highway bus maintenance and repair, manufacturer specifications and schematics, MTO specifications and requirements of legislated bus inspection requirements, and transit and mechanical technology
- a valid Ontario G driver's license, with the ability to obtain a C license with a Z endorsement
You must be able to obtain an Ozone Depletion Car and complete bus-related technical courses such as air conditioning, electrical and brakes, as well as other environmental and safety training as required by Metrolinx.
The deadline is March 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Manager, Signalling
Salary: $116,416 to $159,812
Location: Toronto
Who Should Apply: You should apply if you have a degree in applied science, engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Also, you must have experience providing comprehensive engineering and project management services associated with the planning, design, and construction of transit facilities, station infrastructure, and related works.
It's required that you have:
- knowledge of contract law, the Construction Liens Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Environmental Assessment Act, and the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act
- knowledge of theories, principles and practices of civil and architectural design and construction
- skills and proficiency in broad phases of engineering application
- knowledge of project management principles and practices
- experience with vendor management
- knowledge of railway corridor infrastructure and related construction projects
- problem-solving skills to analyze issues and provide solutions
- influencing skills to establish effective working relationships, negotiate, and deal with a variety of contacts
- oral, written and presentation skills to present complex or new ideas
You need to apply before March 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
