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.

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Take your career to the next level and join SYSTRA Canada. Come help us build Canada’s largest infrastructure project: the ALTO high-speed rail line!

Conditions and Benefits

Permanent full-time position based at the Montreal project office. Competitive compensation, comprehensive and flexible insurance plan, pension plan, telemedicine, annual bonus, and more.

Work location: Montreal (on-site 3 days per week)

Why SYSTRA

SYSTRA Canada combines the agility of a dynamic company with the strength of the SYSTRA Group, a global leader in mobility. Our mission: to improve the flow of travel and bring people closer together. You’ll join a dedicated HR team.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The HR Business Partner – ALTO Project will support the project’s HR leadership in implementing human resources initiatives aligned with the project’s objectives. The role focuses on HR project management and coordinating recruitment activities in partnership with the Talent Acquisition and Employee Lifecycle Manager, while fostering the development of business partnership skills. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to strategic HR practices on a large-scale engineering project.

• Assist the HR Director with workforce planning, organizational changes, and various HR initiatives such as performance management, policies, and talent development programs.
• Serve as the point of contact for employees regarding human resources matters.
• Facilitate onboarding sessions for new project employees and coordinate new hires and departures in collaboration with administrative support.
• Ensure that employee records are kept up to date in the project’s HR database.
• Participate in the implementation or optimization of HR tools and systems.
• Prepare HR dashboards and presentations on performance metrics.
• Support the implementation of internal policies in compliance with labor laws and project requirements.
• Support HR management in managing labor relations issues and in the application of HR policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or industrial relations.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in human resources. Experience working on a large-scale project is a definite plus.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experience with HR systems (ADP, Concur, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Diligence, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Collaborative and proactive attitude aligned with the project’s values.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus.
• Discretion and professionalism.
• Hybrid work arrangement (minimum 3 days per week at the project office).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English (spoken and written).

Contract Type: Permanent – Full-time

Location: Project Office, Montreal, Quebec

Division: Human Resources

Reports to: HR Director

Compensation: Based on qualifications

Note:

The purpose of this job description is to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential duties to be performed in the role described in this job posting. Additional duties may apply as needed.

In this description, the masculine form is used for clarity and includes the feminine form.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

As an employer, we adhere to the principle of employment equity, value applications from all candidates, and offer equal employment opportunities based on the merits and skills of applicants and staff.

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.