SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

Join SYSTRA Canada in shaping the future of Canada with this impressive ALTO high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City to Toronto, the largest infrastructure project in Canada in generations.

The ALTO high-speed rail project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities, and stimulate economic growth.

Are you convinced that a more sustainable world is possible and that mobility is an integral part of thinking about the future of our planet? Come aboard with SYSTRA Canada and be part of the project that will revolutionize the railway industry in Canada!

• Work closely with the project teams leads to develop and maintain detailed project schedule, including milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure project schedule aligns with the master/overall project schedule milestones and baseline
• Drive corrective actions to proactively mitigate project risks and ensure adherence to planned schedules.
• Assess and monitor potential threats to project timelines, such as resource availability, and external dependencies, etc.
• Partner with the project team to define mitigation strategies, contingency measures, and schedule alternatives that reduce risk exposure and safeguard timely delivery.
• Coordinate with different stakeholders to align schedules, resolve conflicts, and maintain an accurate and comprehensive project schedule.
• Provide regular updates to the project management team on the project's progress, schedule changes, and potential impacts.
• Generate schedule reports, including milestone reports, progress reports, and variance analysis, to keep all stakeholders informed about project timelines and performance.
• Utilize scheduling software (Primavera P6 v26) to manage project schedules.
• Conduct resource planning and allocation.
• Support and implement change management processes.
• Facilitate project meetings and communicate schedule changes.

Education : Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred
Years of experience : 10 to 15 years experience in a similar role, working on major infrastructure projects. 
Technical skills :

• Experience across railway systems design and development phases, including coordination with lead system disciplines.
• Primavera P6 experience is required
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*

*Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

Personal and soft skills :

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and design tools relevant to railway projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.

For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact infocanada@systra.com.