Rail Operations Analyst
NewBe an early applicantStarting rate is non-negotiable: $46.09
Our Rail Service Design Team is looking for one Rail Performance Management Analyst to provide specialized analysis and coordination in support of GO Transit’s rail system, through operational planning and forecasting activities.
- Monitor and report service effectiveness through data analysis for the purpose of identifying issues and recommending improvements.
- Operate and maintain currency of a sophisticated rail scheduling software system, as well as develop, implement, and manage the tracking and reporting of third-party train movement on GO Transit owned corridors.
- Plans and makes recommendations for special services and events, including those requested by applicable stakeholders (VIA Rail, Durham Heritage, CN/CP Railways.
- Develops and recommends operational parameters for new or modified services, facilities design, equipment allocation, policies, programs, and standards.
- Collaborates on assessing impacts on ridership, schedules, equipment, and other corporate resource requirements.
- Review and update relevant manuals.
- Write various types of reports for senior level management.
Provide railway operations resources and interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum of (3) three years of post-secondary education preferably in management, transportation, rail traffic control and logistical planning or another appropriate logistical function.
Minimum of five years progressively related experience in commuter rail operations or another appropriate logistical function or a combination of education and experience considered equivalent will be considered
Knowledge of the Canadian Railway Operating Rules would be an asset.
Knowledge of front-line transit operations, safety programs, transportation planning, and the ability to work independently or as a team member, with good organizational skills.
Good oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in data management and quantitative analysis Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must successfully complete environmental, safety and any other training required by corporate policy, with the ability to obtain job related certifications as required.
Assets: Rail scheduling and simulation, experience with program language (Python, R, JavaScript, VBA etc,) and data set configuration with statistical models.