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.

This role involves leading rail and transit projects, overseeing teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects while fostering innovation and client satisfaction. The Director of Rail/Transit will drive technical excellence, manage operations, and deliver the design and construction.

• Project Leadership: Serve as the primary Project Manager or Team Leader, guiding rail and transit projects to meet client objectives, timelines, and budgets across various procurement models (e.g., Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Alliance, Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Public-Private Partnerships (P3)).
• Team Development: Mentor, train, and motivate professional staff to build a high-performing rail and transit team, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and effective communication to address complex infrastructure challenges.
• Operational Management: Oversee daily project operations, including task assignments, scheduling, and quality reviews, ensuring deliverables meet established standards and align with the selected procurement model’s requirements.
• Technical Excellence: Supervise the preparation of technical reports and documentation, ensuring adherence to quality assurance processes and industry standards.
• Business Development: Support proposal development by defining project methodologies, schedules, and budgets, while actively pursuing new opportunities with provincial, regional, and municipal clients.
• Project Monitoring: Define program requirements, monitor deliverables for compliance, and collaborate with project engineers and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and action plans.
• Risk Management: Address potential cost overruns, delays, or scope changes by developing and implementing corrective action plans, keeping clients and management informed.
• Industry Awareness: Stay current on trends, advancements, and regulations in rail and transit engineering to deliver cutting-edge solutions and maintain technical expertise.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Foster a culture of collaboration by promoting trust, mutual respect, and open communication among project teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and procurement model requirements.
• Additional Duties: Perform other relevant tasks as required to support project success and organizational goals.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• License: Must be a Registered Professional Engineer in Canada.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of relevant technical/construction experience, including at least 5 years in technical/construction leadership and project delivery with Government Agencies.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to train, mentor, and lead a team of skilled professionals.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of rail and transit engineering, including provincial and municipal standards, guidelines, and stakeholder requirements.
• Regulatory Expertise: Thorough understanding of industry regulations and practices to ensure compliance and project success.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

« SYSTRA Canada has an equal access employment program and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply. »

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