Job Description

About SYSTRA Canada

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 who is dedicated to transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods.

Imagining and implementing the safest, most efficient, and economical tailor-made transport solutions: this is what guides us daily. Thanks to the know-how of our 7500 experts, we are involved in all phases of transport projects: Preliminary and design studies, construction phases, test and commissioning, operation, and maintenance.

Our engineers work with passion to provide people around the world with the opportunity to move freely every day. They are men and women who put all their business expertise and human qualities to work to transform the world through innovative means of transport. Join them and let\'s invent tomorrow\'s public transport together.

SYSTRA\'s ambition is to be the benchmark for transport solutions and an opinion leader in mobility.

Role and responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the personnel assigned to the construction.
• Ensure at all times that the health and safety policy on the work sites is respected.
• Monitor and control the progress of work packages until contract closure.
• Manage the contractual relationship with contractors on behalf of the client.
• Monitor and control work package budgets.
• Follow the schedule of the execution of the work.
• Update relevant project documentation (HSE procedures, QC/QA plan).
• Manage construction interfaces with operations, other projects, communities, third party procurement, etc.
• Participate in critical project management workshops (risks, constructability).
• Assist the client in the transfer of assets.
• Be diligent in anticipating negative events.
• Ensure at all times that the environmental policy on the work sites is respected.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

Years of experience: Minimum of 20 years of experience in construction and supervision of large highway or railway projects.

Technical competencies:

• Chartered Professional Engineer in Canada.
• Good knowledge of contracts administration and negotiation.
• Effective interpersonal and cooperative skills.

Personal & soft skills:

• Experience in remote locations an asset.
• Good management and communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Decisive and able to give the correct decision at the right time.
• Fluency in French and English (spoken, read and written), due to the projects and clients specific to the position.

Employment terms and conditions

Contract nature: Permanent

Location: Nunavut - Canada (on-site) with rotation

Division: Intercity and Heavy Rail

Reports to: VP, Intercity and Heavy Rail

Remuneration: To be determined

Note:

This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties will apply as required.

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

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.

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