Design Project Coordinator

Systra; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada, part of the SYSTRA group, is seeking a Project Technical Coordinator to support Toronto projects. You will coordinate multi-site technical production, ensure deliverables meet standards, and manage communications with stakeholders. The role reports to the Technical Manager in Toronto.

We value 5 to 10 years in technical coordination, knowledge of distributed systems, SCADA/BMS, and strong documentation practices. This permanent position offers CAD 80,000–110,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer, electrical, or systems engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in technical project coordination.
• Rail, tramway, metro, or infrastructure project experience is an asset.
• Member of PEO or eligible for membership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate related activities with stakeholders (internal teams, subcontractors).
• Ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and costs.
• Develop, update, and distribute procedures and production templates.

Skills

Distributed computing

Virtualization

IP networks

SCADA/BMS

Configuration management

Technical documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree (computer/electrical/systems)

Tools

Version control

Traceability systems

Writing standards

Job description

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.

Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com.

Context

This role will be supporting SYSTRA Canada team on various projects in Toronto.

Leveraging SYSTRA’s centres of excellence, the team coordinates multi‑site production, harmonizes deliverables, and facilitates interfaces with the project management, the client, and stakeholders.

Its key missions are to:

• Coordinate and monitor multi‑site technical production across SYSTRA’s engineering centres.
• Participate in follow‑up and coordination meetings with project management and the client.
• Organize and streamline information flow to production teams.
• Propose, implement, and animate coordination tools to foster collaboration within SYSTRA.
• Supervise and harmonize technical deliverables across all stakeholders.

The Project Technical Coordinator acts as the interface among involved disciplines. They organize production and are accountable for technical progress, schedule and cost compliance, and the quality of deliverables.

Missions/Main Duties

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Project Technical Coordinator will:

• Coordinate related activities with stakeholders (SYSTRA internal teams, subcontractors).
• Ensure compliance with and control of commitments (scope, schedule, costs).
• Develop, update, and distribute procedures and production templates related to activities.
• Ensure effective communication of information to production teams.
• Monitor the production of technical deliverables and support coordination of teams in addressing client comments.
• Ensure technical deliverables comply with contractual requirements and applicable standards.
• Monitor interfaces and overall coherence of the production.
• Organize and lead technical production progress meetings.
• Participate in follow‑up and coordination meetings with the Manager and produce minutes.
• Provide regular progress reporting on the production of technical deliverables.

Profile/Skills

Education: Degree in computer, electrical, systems engineering, or a related field.

Years of experience: 5 to 10 years in a similar role in technical project coordination. Experience in rail, tramway, metro, or infrastructure projects is an asset.

Technical competencies:

• Member of PEO or eligible for membership.
• Strong knowledge of distributed computing systems, virtualization, IP networks, and SCADA/BMS (redundant architectures, I/O).
• Experience in configuration management and technical documentation (traceability, version control, writing standards).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Clear verbal and written communication skills

Personal & soft skills:

• Clear communication, active listening, and team collaboration.
• Rigour, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Proactivity, autonomy within guidance, and results orientation.
• Adaptability and a continuous learning mindset.

Contract nature: Permanent

Location: Toronto

Division: Transit

Reports to: Technical Manager

Remuneration: CAD 80,000 - 110,000 annually

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 [e-mail].