Rodney Jones

Rodney Jones has a diverse work experience spanning from 2002 to the present. Rodney currently works at Metrolinx as the Director of the Bus Fleet Development, Engineering & Asset Management Team, where they are responsible for the Next Gen Bus Program and managing all aspects of project delivery. Prior to this role, they served as the Engineering Manager of the Bus Fleet Maintenance Engineering Team at Metrolinx, overseeing engineering and procurement for new buses and refurbishment projects.

Before joining Metrolinx, Rodney worked at Durham College as a Professor, teaching sciences and mathematics to Power Engineering Technicians and Skilled Trades students. During their time there, they also developed curriculum and assessment tools for both online and in-person courses.

Rodney has previous experience at AVG OEAM Inc as the VP of Engineering and later as the Engineering Manager. In these roles, they led the development of products for various automobile manufacturers, launched genuine OE products, and built a team of engineers.

Rodney also has experience working at Toyota Canada Inc. as the Manager of the Advanced Technology & Powertrain Team in External Affairs. In addition to this role, they served as an Electrical Engineer in Accessory Development and Marketing and as the Auto Show Coordinator, managing the Toyota, Lexus, and Scion exhibits.

Rodney's early career includes roles at General Motors, where they served as the Global Lead for the Canadian Regional Engineering Centre, overseeing the evaluation, sourcing, and development of global corporate common solutions for advanced technologies. Rodney also worked as an Electrical Design Engineer and as an Events Marketing Consultant, leading experiential marketing initiatives targeting the Canadian urban and youth demographics.

Overall, Rodney Jones has extensive experience in engineering, project management, curriculum development, and marketing across various industries.

Rodney Jones attended the University of Waterloo from an unspecified start year until 2002, earning an Honors Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Prior to that, they attended Agincourt Collegiate Institute. In 2007, Rodney obtained the certification of Professional Engineer of Ontario from Professional Engineers Ontario.