LRT Operations Coordinator - T&C Construction Phase

• Assist in planning and executing temporary and test operations.
• Execute planning and test operations support as directed by the Temporary Operations Manager.
• Coordinate day-to-day Temporary Operations activities, including train movements.
• Supervise daily testing operations and real-time site activities.
• Support scheduling and coordination of 24/7 temporary operations.
• Participate in weekly coordination meetings.
• Monitor system performance and respond to operational issues or disruptions.
• Assist in management of the Operational Control Center (OCC) interface with testing operations.
• Carry out assigned OCC tasks and contribute to operational readiness.
• Perform daily inspections of the line to identify and remove obstructions.
• Implement and monitor Permit to Work (PTW) applications.
• Validate PTW requests and issue authorizations for site activities (works, tests, visits).
• Support the management of the Permit Office.
• Monitor and control access to the line, ensuring proper authorization and safety briefings.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, rail safety principles, and operational procedures.
• Work closely with safety advisors and project safety teams.
• Communicate hazards and safety requirements to all personnel.
• Support safe coordination of train movements, electrical systems, and site activities.
• Understand and differentiate roles between safety teams and temporary operations teams.
• Communicate with operators, maintenance teams, supervisors, security, and emergency services.
• Maintain real-time coordination with external stakeholders (e.g., city services, fire, police).
• Communicate instructions, notices, and operational updates to field staff.
• Support clear communication between project teams, safety personnel, and public interfaces.
• Manage incidents and disruptions during testing with support from subcontractors.
• Provide real-time problem solving in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Coordinate responses with internal teams and external agencies.
• Analyze and coordinate requests for site resources (personnel, equipment, power, access).
• Manage key control processes for technical rooms and operational areas.
• Coordinate track access, isolations, and possession requirements with relevant stakeholders.
• Support training, briefings, and competency checks.
• Contribute to development and review of operational procedures and TSOPs.
• Assist in preparing operations and maintenance (O&M) processes for project handover.
• Contribute to documentation such as PTW templates and operational plans.
• Maintain operational data, logs, and system records.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the TOM.
• Support documentation and reporting requirements.
• Be available on-call during testing periods, as required.

• Post-secondary education in transportation, operations management, logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in temporary operations within railway testing and commissioning environments (for DTOM-level responsibilities).
• Experience in transit operations, rail operations, dispatching, control-room functions, or emergency coordination is an asset.
• Proven experience with LRT systems, including train movements, traction power isolations, and access control.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian railway, operational, and electrical standards.
• Understanding of LRT operations, rail safety principles, and transit procedures.
• Familiarity with testing and commissioning processes and impacts.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, real-time operational environments.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and irregular hours.
• Ability to work both in office and field environments.
• Capability to navigate active construction sites and outdoor conditions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Valid Class 5 license; clean abstract preferred
• Ability to negotiate the terrain of an in-process construction site, including climbing stairs and ladders, steep/ slippery terrain, walking, and working outdoors in all types of Edmonton weather and conditions.
• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong situational awareness and decision-making ability
• Effective problem-solving skills in dynamic, high-pressure environments
• Ability to prioritize tasks during time-critical situations
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Demonstrated organizational skills in multi-deadline environments
• High level of motivation and ability to work independently
• Flexibility to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proactive, thoughtful, and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieving goals

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