HASTUS Expert Consultant

GIRO Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work options

Team activities

Employee assistance program

Telemedicine

Mental health support

Training & professional development

Job summary

GIRO is seeking a Hastus Expert Consultant in Montreal, Rosemont, to advise clients and collaborate with Sales, Projects and Product teams to maximize GIRO solutions. You will apply transit operations expertise, configure Hastus, support deployments, and contribute to product roadmap while communicating in French and English.

Travel internationally may be required; a collaborative, customer-focused mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in transportation, engineering, operations research or related field.
• Minimum five years in public transit operations or planning.
• Experience with HASTUS or as a key user in a transit organization.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on best practices for managing day-to-day operations with GIRO software features.
• Analyze operational challenges and propose configuration or process changes.
• Support project teams with deployments and client training.
• Assist sales with demonstrations and proofs of concept.
• Contribute to product roadmap by sharing client needs and transit expertise.

Skills

Public transit operations

HASTUS expertise

Bilingual French/English

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in transportation/engineering/OR related field

Operations research knowledge

Tools

HASTUS

Job description

## HASTUS Expert ConsultantApply: Montreal, Rosemont: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R-100000342# GIRO IS YOUR WAY FORWARDAt GIRO, our mission is clear: Improving quality of life around the world through software and services that increase the efficiency of public transport and postal delivery. Joining us means contributing to projects and initiatives that makes a real difference to millions of people. Every line of code, every idea, every action, advances our impact around the world. Join us and let’s lead the way forward, together. Why choose GIRO? • Join a Quebec software company that is an international leader• Advance your career in a collaborative work environment where expertise and commitment are the driving force behind every project• Stability based on long-lasting client relationships and our long-term vision AN ENVIRONMENT FOR GROWTHHere, we focus on an inclusive and positive environment. We offer a range of benefits, including • Flexible working hours, including remote work for a balanced life.• Team activities and annual traditions that we take pride in• Everyday support: Employee assistance program, telemedicine and mental health support.• Training and professional development opportunities to grow, learn and discover your way forward.## YOUR MISSION AT THE HEART OF INNOVATION The **HASTUS Expert Consultant** acts as a trusted advisor to clients, as well as to Sales, Project, and Product Management teams, to determine the best use of GIRO solutions in a given context.Through their understanding of public transit operational challenges and HASTUS solutions, the HASTUS Expert Consultant provides expert guidance to clients to optimize their processes and day-to-day operations.They assess and recommend solutions that meet client needs while respecting their business objectives and rules. ## YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES ### EXPERT SERVICES* Advise clients on best practices for managing day-to-day operations and effectively using software features to maintain their level of service.* Analyze operational challenges encountered by clients and recommend configuration or process adjustments to improve day-to-day operational efficiency.* Share best practices observed at other transit organizations and recommend approaches adapted to each client’s specific context.* Support clients in evolving their operational practices to fully leverage GIRO solutions. ### SUPPORT TO PROJECT TEAMS * Support project teams with implementation initiatives and the optimization of operational processes using day-to-day management solutions.* Carry out project assignments or deliver advanced client training.* Contribute to estimates of the effort and timelines required to complete project activities.* Contribute to business needs analysis and the definition of solutions adapted to clients’ operational realities. ### SUPPORT TO THE SALES TEAM * Support sales initiatives, including customizing software demonstrations using prospective clients’ own data.* Reproduce and analyze a prospective client’s current situation to develop and present efficient solutions as part of a proof of concept.* Assist in preparing business proposals and contribute to promoting and selling GIRO products and services through meetings, presentations, and demonstrations. ### CONTRIBUTION TO PRODUCT MANAGEMENT * Communicate opportunities for new developments requested by clients or identified as potentially valuable following a client engagement.* Participate in needs analysis, development meetings, and roadmap planning to effectively represent user needs, including the development of **agentic AI capabilities** within our products.* Participate in client visits and deliver demonstrations and functional presentations, particularly for clients where new developments are being considered.* Contribute to product evolution by sharing expertise in public transit operations and the needs of HASTUS users. ## THE SKILLS THAT WILL MAKE YOU A KEY MEMBER OF OUR TEAM * Education in transportation, engineering, operations research, artificial intelligence, or another related field;* A minimum of **five years of operational experience in public transit**, along with a strong understanding of operational challenges related to vehicle and workforce management;* Significant experience with HASTUS solutions or experience as a key user of planning or operational management tools within a transit organization (strong asset);* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;* Ability to communicate effectively in **French and English**, given frequent interactions with clients in both languages;* Proficiency in Spanish or German (an asset);* Availability and willingness to travel internationally on occasion;* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team;* Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in a customer service environment;* Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations, along with curiosity and resourcefulness. ## ASSETS * Experience as an **advanced HASTUS user, super-user, or administrator**;* Experience in day-to-day operations management, workforce planning, or vehicle planning;* Participation in process optimization, implementation, or operational management system migration projects within a transit organization.## **READY TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE WITH US?**Apply today and connect with our Talent Acquisition team. We look forward to meeting you!*In accordance with the standards and regulatory requirements to which GIRO adheres, all positions—whether permanent, fixed-term, or internship—are subject to a criminal background check. Positions that involve access to financial data are also subject to a credit check. All verifications are conducted in accordance with GIRO’s established procedures.****Employment Conditions****Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the selected country at the time an offer of employment is made. It is the sole responsibility of candidates to obtain any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations prior to their start date.*