Radio Communications System Specialist (Rail Radio)

Start Rate (Non-negotiable): $46.03 per hour

Work Location: 125 Judson Street

Number of Openings: 2 (two)

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 Radio Systems Office is seeking two (2) Radio Communications Systems Specialists to provide cost-effective maintenance and support services to infrastructure and fleet-wide systems at our Willowbrook location.

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining support services for radio communications systems, and ensuring the systems and equipment maintain their usefulness throughout their lifespan.
• Researching, evaluating, documenting, and updating alternative technological approaches, options and solutions to radio communication complexities.
• Undertaking projects in support of the maintenance of voice and data radio communications infrastructure and services.

• Knowledge of radio communications systems technology as well as data and telecommunications normally obtained by a three-year (3) college diploma program in Electronics, Communications Systems, Computer Networks Administration, or an equivalent or higher combination of education and related experience.
• Minimum five (5) years’ working experience in the communications and/or computer fields, with demonstrated troubleshooting, administration and systems support skills in delivery of radio communications, telecommunications, data networking and wireless communications systems.
• Extensive knowledge of NXDN and Motorola radio systems and equipment with particular emphasis to trunked analogue and digital radio systems.
• Good knowledge of radio propagation testing and analysis.
• Very good working knowledge of specialized RF testing and measuring equipment such as service monitors, spectrum analyzers, TDR equipment, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities, able to work independently, and capable of meeting critical project deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation and codes affecting the public, employees, contractors and facilities with respect to health, safety and the environment.
• Must successfully complete any other training required by corporate policy, and the ability to obtain job related certifications as required.

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 [email protected]

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 is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

Metrolinx employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with Metrolinx’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Standard, made under the Metrolinx Communicable Diseases in the Workplace Policy, as a condition of being eligible for the recruitment process. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. If you are not able to obtain COVID-19 vaccination for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from Metrolinx.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.