Does Metrolinx pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Metrolinx employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Metrolinx. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Metrolinx?

63% of Metrolinx employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Metrolinx 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Metrolinx?

Manager (45) , Project Manager (35) , Project Coordinator (31) , Analyst (28) , Senior Advisor (24) , Senior Manager (19) , Business Analyst (18) , Director (18) , Senior Business Analyst (18) , Bus Driver (15) , Senior Financial Analyst (13) , Advisor (12) , Administrative Assistant (11) , Co-Op Student (9) , Executive Assistant (9)

What are the pros of working at Metrolinx according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and pension package" ((in 96 reviews)); "Good work life balance with chance for advancement in career" ((in 83 reviews)); "Great people and sense of community" ((in 68 reviews)); "Good pension plan and health benefits" ((in 64 reviews)); "Good pay and easy to learn new stuff" ((in 63 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Metrolinx according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management and ambiguous targets" ((in 41 reviews)); "Senior leadership lacking clear direction and constantly restructuring" ((in 27 reviews)); "Supervisors, superintendents, managers, then senior managers, then directors, VPs and Chiefs." ((in 26 reviews)); "Nepotism is rampant" ((in 15 reviews)); "No bonus as per government agencies" ((in 14 reviews))

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Metrolinx Reviews

3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(834 total reviews)

Michael Lindsay

69% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (834 reviews)

Metrolinx has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 834 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Metrolinx employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

834 reviews

5.0

6 July 2026

Great leadership and pay, but high stress levels

Rail traffic controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Leadership team were great and understanding. Well paying

Cons

high stress, low margin for error

5.0

29 June 2026

Small company but tough to advance to leadership

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Small-scale company. high salary Excellent defined benefit plan Excellent health benefit

Cons

Hard to get into the Director or VP level

4.0

25 June 2026

Commercial Management at Metrolinx

Commercial management coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good pension plan and health benefits

Cons

Return to office (working full time back at the office)

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Jobs at Metrolinx

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Rail Operations Analyst

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Senior Advisor, Corporate Communications - Internal

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Community Content Specialist

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