Start Rate (Non-negotiable): $23.01 per hour

Position Range: $23.01 - $29.31 per hour

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 Corporate Records & Information Management Office is looking for a Courier to provide an efficient courier service between all GO Transit facilities and business partners.

What will I be doing?

• Picks up and delivers tickets/passes, fare payment cards , mail, shipments/packages and special payment deliveries to all GO Transit and UP Express destinations including but not limited to Field and community offices. Obtains signatures when required; picks up sales reports from stations and agents.
• Picks up lost and found articles from designated locations and delivers to Union Station.
• Ensures Metrolinx courier vehicle has been properly serviced and reports any defects to the Team Lead, Corporate Services.
• Maintains a Run Sheet of each day’s courier itinerary including trip origins, destinations, mileage and purpose routes, unusual occurrences.
• Maintains a vehicle log to record mileage, fuel and oil and submits receipts digitally for record purposes.
• Picks up and deposits cheque/cash at the GO Transit banking facility.
• Picks up and delivers all promotional material, PPE supplies and station supplies on regular basis across the organization including facilities, offices, GO stations and mobile/trailer sites.

This position may require heavy lifting and involves working Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). Preference will be given to those candidates who have similar experience.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Level of reading, writing and learning skills normally attained through Grade 10 education.
• Must have a valid Ontario class “G” driver’s licence or higher and must meet the corporate standard for a good driving record.
• Must be able to obtain GO Transit Equipment Operator’s Permit.
• Minimum 1 year driving experience with a class “G” driver’s licence.
• Work requires knowledge of Metropolitan Toronto and surrounding areas.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of pertinent Health and Safety Regulations.

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 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.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.