Rail Operations and Maintenance Leader

Joining Arup
Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We collaborate with public and private sector clients to unlock the transformative potential of railways. We offer a broad range of services spanning planning, design, delivery, systems integration, assurance, safety and security assessments, and optimization of railway operation and maintenance performance to unlock the financial value for investors, asset owners, operators and maintainers, while navigating the transition to low carbon and resilient rail. You would be joining our multidisciplinary team focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that shape a better future for people and the planet.

Arup Canada continues to capture and deliver large scale, complex and multidisciplinary rail projects. Our recruitment strategy is focused on performing the work locally and reducing our dependence of subconsultants to increase our revenue share on the large projects such as Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE), Bloor Yonge Capacity Enhancement and ALTO HSR projects.

Our rail team has experienced significant growth in confirmed work due to the strength of the rail market across the country. Our rail work has grown by winning new projects and through the multiple years of delivery of the Finch West and Edmonton LRT projects.

This job posting represents an active vacancy within our organization and is open for immediate recruitment.

The opportunity

• Lead the overall rail operations planning, interdisciplinary coordination and documentation related to the ECWE project
• Develop and support other active rail projects
• Support current and future rail proposals primarily in Canada
• Develop new and maintain current relationships with key clients in the public and private sectors
• Mentor and develop rail Operations staff from both technical and business perspectives
• Oversight, quality assurance and delivery of ECWE operations work
• Resource planning for the Canada rail operations team
• Mentoring staff to develop future leaders, develop junior staff skill-sets, and promote learning from successes and challenges within the rail

operations team

• Developing the technical, commercial and soft skills of rail operations staff
• Recruiting of new staff to meet the demands of the rail operations business
• Support the Americas Rail Systems Leader/Rail Discipline Leader by contributing to the overall leadership of the rail practice in Canada

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering
• Experience working directly with clients as a prime consultant manager is essential
• 15 years of design experience primarily in the rail transit market in Rail Operations
• Leading system, process, transformational and organizational operational improvement initiatives
• The operational functions of urban rail, commuter/intercity passenger rail and rail freight systems – with sound knowledge of the systems, infrastructure, assets, facilities and customer facing interfaces of each
• A thorough understanding of major transport issues, emerging priorities and critical issues, as part of a wider operational performance agenda
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Rail operations planning including service plans, operating plans, fleet cycling and crewing
• Rail maintenance planning as required for rail vehicles, stations and infrastructure
• Modelling of rail operations including travel time, headway and network simulation
• Rail operations cost estimating, including top-down and bottom-up approaches
• Review/analysis of travel demand forecasts and their application to service planning/fleet requirements
• Rail operations business case and feasibility studies
• Rail operations regulatory and policy advice
• Rail asset management
• Rail technology implementation, organizational and asset improvements
• Consulting experience and the ability to identify solutions and develop strategies and service offerings
• Relevant industry experience within a consulting business environment.
• Rolling stock/operator licensing arrangements
• Establishing and maintaining engineering, technical or operational standards within scope of authority
• Rail design, integration and implementation
• Rail systems assurance and V&V
• DBB, PPP/DBOFM, DB project implementations
• Structuring of contract operation for urban rail and commuter/intercity passenger rail, including train operation, fleet maintenance and infrastructure maintenance.

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What We Offer You
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work -
At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working
- We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Toronto Hiring Range
– The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $240,000 to $260,000 per year.
This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary.
Please note, hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.

Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

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Our Application Process
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied, you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified individuals. Every job applicant will be treated equally, fairly and with respect regarding race, colour, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, civil status, age (except as provided by law), creed/religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, disability/handicap, pardoned record of offences, social condition (marital or family status, receipt of social assistance), and any other ground protected by the applicable human rights legislation.

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