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Metrolinx is hiring for high-paying jobs that offer up to $49 an hour or $198,000 a year
Positions are open in Toronto and the GTA.
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Metrolinx jobs are currently open in Toronto and places across the GTA.
You can earn up to $49 per hour or $198,000 a year with these positions!
Metrolinx, the transit agency that operates GO Transit and UP Express in Ontario, is hiring people for jobs in IT, software development, construction, admin, customer protection and other work areas.
The deadlines for these high-paying jobs are in the next few weeks, so here's what you need to know if you want to apply.
Data Scientist
Salary: $93,798 to $127,484 a year
Company: Metrolinx
Location: Toronto
Who Should Apply: You must have a degree in statistics, applied math, engineering, computer science or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Also, you need experience in:
- data science, advanced analytics, machine learning, predictive modelling or related disciplines
- Microsoft Azure, Azure Machine Learning, Databricks Lakehouse, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure AI services
- developing and deploying machine learning, forecasting, predictive, and prescriptive analytics models
- data engineering, ETL/ELT pipelines, feature engineering, and data quality management
- applying machine learning techniques and AI techniques, including time-series forecasting and large language models
- customer segmentation, profiling, clustering, association analysis, and basket analysis
- working with complex enterprise datasets and distributed computing environments
Proficiency in Python, SQL, PySpark/Spark, and large-scale data processing is required.
You must have knowledge of statistical analysis, including hypothesis testing, experimentation, and A/B testing.
The deadline is October 25, 2026, at 11:55 p.m.
I&IT Field Support Services Technician
Salary: $42.43 to $49.51 an hour
Company: Metrolinx
Location: Middlefield facility
Who Should Apply: You must have completed a college program related to an electronics and computer science field, with particular emphasis on network technology, or equivalent experience.
Also, CompTIA A+, Network + and multi-function printer certification or the equivalent is required.
You need a minimum of three years of experience in:
- installing, configuring and supporting end-user desktop software and devices in a networked environment.
- repairing, testing and maintaining electronic and mechanical equipment
- supporting desktop technologies and customer service associated with Single Point of Contact (SPOC) service desk
Knowledge of Microsoft applications and current Windows operating systems is required.
You also need advanced technical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair electronic/IP and telecommunications field equipment, multi-function printers, scanners and devices.
A valid Ontario class G driver's license is required for travelling in the GTHA.
You must have the ability to lift heavy equipment on a daily basis, be on-call on a rotational basis, and work in environments with frequent exposure to inclement weather conditions and noise.
The deadline is October 23, 2026, at 11:55 p.m.
Rail Traffic Controller
Salary: $91,421 to $124,253 a year
Company: Metrolinx
Location: Toronto or Oakville
Who Should Apply: You must have a diploma in business administration, transportation or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Four years of experience in a transportation control centre or related experience is required.
You need organizational, analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, decision-making and communication skills
Also, you must be proficient in software applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
The ability to obtain Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) certification is required, but training will be provided.
Since this is a 24/7 operation, you may have to work variable shifts and hours, including weekends and rotating off-days.
The deadline is October 31, 2026, at 12 a.m.
Senior Software Developer
Salary: $110,854 to $153,872 a year
Company: Metrolinx
Location: Toronto
Who Should Apply: You must have a degree in computer science, engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
It's required that you have years of experience in software development, including technical leadership roles.
Also, you need experience in:
- integration development (APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture)
- cloud platforms (Azure Container Apps, ACR, Azure Functions, Key Vault preferred) and DevOps/CI-CD pipelines
- messaging/event streaming (Azure Event Hub, Service Bus, RabbitMQ)
Proficiency in technologies such as C#, .NET, Node.js, JavaScript frameworks, SQL, Redis, SignalR, RESTful and SOAP services is required.
You must also have knowledge of security protocols (OAuth2, SAML, encryption) and API management, and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
The deadline is October 25, 2026, at 11:55 p.m.
Construction Management Field Specialist
Salary: $93,798 to $127,484 a year
Company: Metrolinx
Location: Various locations in Toronto and the GTA
Who Should Apply: A degree or diploma in architecture, engineering, construction trades, occupational health and safety or a related discipline is an asset.
You must have experience in planning, design, construction, construction supervision, construction safety, and administration of infrastructure or similar large-scale projects.
Also, experience in project management, including contracts and change variations, is required.
You need knowledge of applying legislation and regulatory requirements related to health and safety in the construction industry to implement and maintain construction safety management plans and policies, procedures and best practices.
The ability to read and understand work methodology plans, engineering drawings, risk assessments, and other construction management documents is required as well.
You must be able to obtain qualifications in Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR).
A valid Ontario Class G driver’s license is required to travel to various site locations in Toronto and the GTA.
The ability to work evenings, nights and weekends on a rotational basis, be on-call for emergencies, and work outdoors in all weather conditions and at all hours is required.
The deadline is November 2, 2026, at 11:55 p.m.
Senior Manager, GO Expansion Operations
Salary: $140,764 to $198,828 a year
Company: Metrolinx
Location: Toronto
Who Should Apply: You must have a degree in business administration, transportation planning or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in railway operations, railway corridor engineering, contract management, and customer service, preferably in the public sector and/or a unionized environment, is required.
You must also have experience in:
- applying collective agreement provisions to monitor and manage employees and contractors
- vendor management to manage the development and delivery of services and monitor service delivery and performance
The ability to negotiate and deal with contacts, present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity, liaise with all levels in the organization and on construction sites, and work effectively with specialists is required.
You need to be able to occasionally work nights and weekends to visit construction sites and attend public meetings.
The deadline is October 28, 2026, at 11:55 p.m.
Executive Assistant
Salary: $72,445 to $100,063 a year
Company: Metrolinx
Location: Toronto
Who Should Apply: You must have a high school diploma with additional vocational or technical training or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Also, you need to have years of experience providing administrative and executive support services in a complex and highly confidential environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications like Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required, along with experience supporting executives through document preparation, records management, approvals, and administrative coordination.
You need communication skills to compose and edit highly confidential documents and record meeting notes, organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines, and interpersonal skills to maintain working relationships.
The deadline is October 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Customer Protection Officer/Special Constable
Salary: $46.57 an hour
Company: Metrolinx
Location: Various locations in the GTA
Who Should Apply: You must have a level of knowledge of principles and practices that's typically attained through the completion of a community college program in law enforcement, social work or a relevant field and/or equivalent experience.
A minimum of six months of experience directly involving law enforcement activities and social/community work with exposure to the justice system is required.
You need the ability to interpret and apply federal and provincial statutes and local bylaws.
Also, interpersonal skills to maintain customer service and operating protocols and decision-making skills to handle a variety of circumstances and situations.
A valid Level C First Aid CPR certificate, a Mental Health First Aid Certification, and a valid Ontario class G driver's license are required.
You must be able to work on a 24-hour rotating shift basis (including days, evenings, weekends and holidays), handle confrontational situations, and walk, stand, climb stairs and operate vehicles for extended periods of time.
The deadline is October 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
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Prépare-toi à faire BEAUCOUP de vœux cette semaine! 🤩💫
Lève les yeux, la comète de Halley t’a laissé un petit cadeau! Les Orionides, une des pluies d’étoiles filantes les plus attendues de l’automne, atteindront leur maximum cette semaine au Québec. Et pour une fois, la météo semble vouloir coopérer : un ciel dégagé est prévu dans plusieurs régions pour la nuit du pic.
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Les Orionides reviennent chaque année à la fin octobre, quand la Terre traverse le nuage de poussières laissé par la comète de Halley. Selon la NASA, ces débris pénètrent dans l’atmosphère à environ 66 kilomètres par seconde, soit près de 238 000 km/h, ce qui en fait des météores parmi les plus rapides de l’année. Leur vitesse leur permet aussi de laisser des traînées lumineuses qui peuvent durer de quelques secondes à quelques minutes.
Après des Perséides presque parfaites en août, les conditions seront un peu moins idéales cette fois-ci. La Lune sera presque pleine pendant le pic, quelques jours avant la pleine lune du 26 octobre, et sa lumière pourrait cacher les météores les plus pâles en début de nuit. Heureusement, il y a moyen de la déjouer.
Quand observer les Orionides en 2026?
La période d’activité s’étend du 2 octobre au 7 novembre, mais le maximum est attendu le mercredi 21 octobre, selon le Planétarium de Montréal. Pour mettre toutes les chances de ton côté, l’institution recommande : « Privilégiez son observation vers 5 h lorsque le radiant est le plus haut ». Autrement dit, c’est dans la nuit de mardi à mercredi que ça se passe.
C’est aussi à ce moment-là que la Lune dérange le moins, puisqu’elle se couche plusieurs heures avant l’aube. Dans un endroit bien noir, tu pourrais compter de 10 à 20 météores à l’heure au sommet de l’activité. Pas envie de te lever aux aurores? Pas besoin : le maximum des Orionides est assez étalé, donc les nuits avant et après le pic valent aussi le coup d’œil, et tu peux commencer à scruter le ciel dès la fin de soirée.
Pour profiter du spectacle, éloigne-toi le plus possible des lumières de la ville. Le télescope et les jumelles ne sont pas nécessaires : installe-toi simplement confortablement et balaie le ciel du regard, puisque les étoiles filantes peuvent apparaître n’importe où.
Quelle sera la météo pour observer les Orionides?
Les astres semblent alignés. Selon Environnement Canada, le ciel s’annonce dégagé à Montréal dans la nuit de mardi à mercredi, avec un minimum de 3 °C. À Québec, même scénario, mais plus frisquet : on attend un ciel dégagé et un minimum de 0 °C.
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Union calls out Carney government over cuts to translation bureau
Union condemns cuts to federal translation bureau
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
A federal union is speaking out against cuts to the federal translation bureau and is accusing the Carney government of hypocrisy as Ottawa defends French language standards in trade talks with the U.S.
The translation bureau is a federal government service under Public Services and Procurement Canada that provides translation and interpretation services to departments and private clients.
A government document containing highlights of the translation bureau’s business plan for 2025 to 2030 says the bureau plans to drop 339 employees through natural attrition over five years to ensure its financial viability.
Attrition is the gradual reduction of positions through retirements and resignations.
The document says the plan reflects "an overall drop" in demand for traditional translation services.
It also says departments are turning to online translation services "via free internet tools" or are "investing on their own to deploy translation tools powered by artificial intelligence."
Mario Morneau, spokesperson for Public Services and Procurement Canada, said in an email the plan is to accomplish the reduction through attrition and because it's based on client demand, the final number could vary.
"This attrition is expected to occur across a range of occupational groups, including translation, administrative and management positions," he said.
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees is condemning the plan and says the decision puts Canada’s official languages at risk.
The union said more than 90 per cent of translations in the federal government are from English to French and that when the quality of translation declines, it is francophones who feel the impact.
"The result is a two-tier system by degrading the language services francophones depend on to access public services and Canada’s democratic institutions in their own language," said the union.
After several weeks of intense negotiations, Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended trade talks with the U.S. on Aug. 21 and summoned Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and the rest of the negotiating team back to Canada.
In a media conference, Carney accused U.S. negotiators of trying to limit Canada's ability to negotiate other trade deals, restrict its protections for language and culture and reduce tariffs for cars but not trucks.
Carney cited both the visibility of Canadian content on streaming services and French-language product labelling when he described the collapse of the trade talks. Four days later, a government official, who refused to be quoted on the record, told The Canadian Press that French labels were never part of the conversation.
LeBlanc then told Radio-Canada that while the U.S. had identified French-language labels as a trade irritant in the past, the issue on the table just before the trade talks ended was online discoverability.
Those rules, which are currently under development at the CRTC, would ensure Canadian and French-language content is available and visible on online streaming platforms.
U.S. representatives have maintained they don't have an issue with French language protections.
Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron said in the House of Commons last month that "we cannot use French as a shield against Donald Trump and then turn around and regard it as an unnecessary expense that needs to be cut."
"While being a useful tool, artificial intelligence can never replace human judgment and a nuanced understanding of human language," he said. "We will not attract the next generation of talent by allowing people's working conditions to deteriorate. A strong internal capacity within the public service is essential to preserving French."
Kelly Burke, Canada's official languages commissioner, said in a statement that the government must ensure the substantive equality of Canada's two official languages in federal services and communications.
"This means, among other things, that translation and interpretation services must meet the highest standards of quality in order to respect the language rights of all Canadians," said Burke.
The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages’ 2025-2026 annual report said federal institutions must ensure that their language obligations and their employees’ language rights are respected and taken into account during any budget reduction exercises.
"I will continue to monitor this situation closely," said Burke.
Burke added that while artificial intelligence can be useful for translation and interpretation when deployed properly, a qualified professional needs to be involved to avoid errors.
Morneau said the translation bureau will adjust its plans if demand for translation services increases.
"The Bureau remains fully committed to providing quality linguistic services in both official languages, tailored to the needs of our clients, budgetary realities and the expectations of Canadians," he said. "It will maintain the in-house capacity required to fulfil the demand for high-quality translations while continuing to draw on the expertise of Canada's language industry when needed."
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 19, 2026.
-With files from Anja Karadeglija
By Catherine Morrison | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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