Commercial Specialist – ALTO project / Cadence

SYSTRA; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada is seeking a Commercial Specialist to support the commercial and contractual management of engineering projects within a multidisciplinary environment. You will work closely with the Project Commercial Director to ensure contracts are properly administered and that obligations, deadlines, and deliverables are met.

In this role, you will draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, manage contract amendments, and prepare communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level law or related experience required.
• Experience in contract or change management for large projects is essential.
• Bilingual French and English is fundamental to client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial and contractual management of engineering projects.
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts and amendments.
• Prepare contractual communications (letters, notices, emails, memos).
• Collaborate with Legal Affairs and Risk teams and support negotiations with clients.

Skills

Contract management

Change management

Negotiation

Drafting contracts

Client relationship management

Bilingual English/French

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Administration or Engineering background (asset)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Context

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!

Missions/Main Duties

As a Commercial Specialist, you will support the commercial and contractual management of engineering projects within a multidisciplinary environment. You will work closely with the Project Commercial Director to help ensure contracts are properly administered and that contractual obligations, deadlines, and deliverables are met.

In this role, you will manage and monitor engineering contracts, coordinate contract amendments, and prepare contractual communications such as letters, notices, emails, and memos. You will review project correspondence to ensure alignment with contract terms and engineering obligations, and support the documentation and implementation of actions related to changes, including requests for compensation and schedule extensions.

You will also contribute to the improvement of contract management processes, collaborate regularly with Legal Affairs and the Risk and Insurance team, and support the resolution of potential disputes. In addition, you will contribute to negotiation strategies, participate in negotiations when required, review estimates prepared by technical teams, and help maintain strong client relationships.

Profile/Skills

You are a versatile, proactive, and detail-oriented professional with strong experience in contract or change management. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will be a strong fit for this role if you have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law or other relevant experience. Studies in Administration or Engineering are considered an asset.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in contract management or change management.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects is an asset.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a high volume of files.
• Strong analytical skills and a rigorous, meticulous approach.
• High level of autonomy, initiative, and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• 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.

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 [e-mail].

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

Workplace Type

Hybrid