Job 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.

Our Strategy and Transformation team is looking for a Co-op Student to assist with the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Risks across Metrolinx and support a strong risk culture. You will track industry/market trends to identify key insights and work with cross functional teams to investigate new business opportunities and strategic business problems, conducting analysis and developing insights and recommendations.

What will I be doing?

• Provide a variety of administrative and/or technical services to support the business which may include preparing reports, memos, meeting minutes, documents; maintains and updates electronic filing systems; provides record management services

• Assist in the development of organizational strategy and strategic planning cycle, long-term strategy and annual plans and aiding in the preparation of divisional business performance reporting and facilitation of risk workshops and discussions with client groups across Metrolinx

• Develop spreadsheets, forms, and databases to input, track, store and retrieve data

• Support the leadership team in performing analysis and presentation of information on risks in the electronic risk tracking system

• Work with internal and external partners to collect data, respond to queries and exchange information

• Assist and support to staff in a variety of areas, including gathering, inputting, organizing, and interpreting data for reports/presentations/meetings/projects

• Prepare agendas, coordinate, attend, and take minutes for daily technical/operational meetings

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Must be enrolled in a full-time accredited co-op program in order to be considered for this position.

• Must be at least 15 years of age before starting employment

• Enrolled Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, Statistics, Economics or similar program at a post-secondary institution
• Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Competence in software such as Microsoft Office suite. Power BI experience would be an asset
• Be a self-starter with excellent work ethic and a continuous improvement mindset
• Previous experience working within a business environment is preferred
• A willingness to learn while being exposed to all aspects of theory, principles and practices of risk management
• Ability to work with and assist other co-workers with various projects

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 hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com

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.

Should it be determined that any background information provided be 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.

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