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!

The Information Management Lead is responsible for defining, implementing, and governing the project information management framework. The role ensures that information is structured, controlled, compliant, and aligned with delivery, operational, and stakeholder requirements across the asset lifecycle.

This position provides leadership on information governance, standards, quality assurance, metadata, information architecture, and compliance, while working closely with project, design, digital, and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the information management strategy for the project or program
• Establish and maintain information governance frameworks, standards, and protocols
• Develop and oversee metadata structures, naming conventions, classification systems, and information architecture
• Ensure alignment of information practices with project delivery requirements and lifecycle needs
• Lead information quality assurance processes to verify completeness, consistency, traceability, and accuracy
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, including ISO 19650, and relevant data protection and security requirements
• Gather and translate stakeholder information requirements into clear governance rules and delivery processes
• Oversee how information is structured across connected environments such as BIM, GIS, EDMS, PMIS, and asset information systems
• Lead audits, reviews, and reporting related to information management performance and compliance
• Identify information risks and define mitigation measures
• Support digital adoption and change management related to information management practices
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to delivery teams and stakeholders

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Management, Information Technology, Construction Management, Library/Information Science, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is an asset.

Years of experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in information management, digital delivery, document control governance, or related disciplines within complex infrastructure or capital projects.

Technical competencies:

• Strong knowledge of ISO 19650 and information management principles
• Experience developing and implementing:
  • information governance frameworks
  • metadata and classification systems
  • naming conventions
  • information quality controls
  • compliance and audit processes
• Understanding of information structures across BIM, GIS, EDMS, PMIS, and related digital systems
• Familiarity with digital handover, asset information requirements, and digital twin information principles
• Knowledge of data protection, information security, and controlled access environments
• Relevant professional certification in BIM, information management, project delivery, or related disciplines is an asset
• 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:

• Strategic and structured thinking
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to translate governance requirements into practical implementation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Leadership and change management skills
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder environments.

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.

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.

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