Construction Oversight & Enforcement Officer

Metrolinx

  • Canada
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 11 hours ago
Job Category: Administrative and ClericalJob Description: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?
  • Reviews Metrolinx approvals and permits issued documents, approval conditions, approved drawings/plans, and reports, to ensure completeness, compliance, and consistency with established, guidelines, standards, regulations, operating documents and maintenance requirements (including, but not limited to, Building Transit Faster Act - BTFA).
  • Conducts construction oversight and enforcement inspections once approvals and permits are issued to 3rd parties to ensure that their construction work are carried out in accordance with applicable Metrolinx conditions and approval documents, including ad hoc field inspections and compliance checks and investigations in response to reports/complaints to validate proper application of established Metrolinx guidelines, standards and procedural documents.
  • Identities, documents and reports potential field/site conflicts, non-compliance, contraventions of regulations and or/risks to Metrolinx activities for the corridor observed during construction oversight inspections/field audits to document permit violations and non-compliance in accordance with internal documentation procedures (including use of EGIS, Inspection logs, web application (Field Maps app)).
  • Determines the severity of construction site non-compliance, enforcement issues and permit violations based on regulatory standards, permit and approval conditions, and operating documents (LRT Operating & Maintenance requirements, BTFA, LRT Guidelines, TCSR, CROR) to facilitate the issuance of non-compliance notices and stop work orders.
  • Establishes construction oversight, enforcement and asset protection priorities based on prevailing Metrolinx project schedules and program requirements.
  • Liaises with both internal (Third Party Projects Review team, project delivery teams, project companies etc.) and external stakeholders (third party applicants) as necessary and in relation to construction oversight inspections and field audits to ensure full compliance of proponent activities with prevailing safety regulatory policy, best practices, and emerging issues and guidelines.
  • Develops and practices appropriate internal and external management control systems to enable construction progress while maximizing safety, environmental sensitivity, and expense accountability
  • Monitors the third-party construction oversight and compliance program to ensure adherence with established regulations, internal procedures, policies, and guidelines and also maximize transit schedule adherence/minimize corridor delays.
  • Provides input to the budget process for the third-party construction oversight/inspection, LRT Operation and Maintenance needs, and field audit program and other corridor management programs.
  • Liaises with internal stakeholders and project teams to determine post inspection action in cases of non-compliance or permit violations in accordance with regulatory standards and operating documents.
  • Managing Technical Contractors regarding site visits, construction monitoring and compliance audits, corrective measures and remediation actions to address third party impacts and construction monitoring requirements
  • Provides subject matter expertise and day-to-day information and direction regarding post construction inspection program and issuance of non-compliance notices and stop-work orders.
  • Other duties as assigned.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
  • Completion of diploma or trade certification with apprenticeship in construction site management, construction inspection or a related field - or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent
  • Demonstrated years of experience in the transportation industry
  • Previous experience as a CSO (Construction Safety Officer) and or CCO (Construction Compliance Officer) is also an asset.
  • Knowledge of LRT Guidelines, LRT Operation and Maintenance requirements, Building Transit Faster Act (BTFA), and Transport Canada Safety Rules (TCSR)an asset.
  • Experience monitoring allocation of resources and problem solving and analytical skills to address construction oversight inspections, information requests and perform spot audits in the field.
  • Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and communicate enforcement requirements.
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:We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email .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 longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the before submitting your application.Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.#LI-MM3 #LI-Onsite

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