Information & Common Data Environment Manager

SYSTRA Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Information & Common Data Environment Manager to oversee the management of their Common Data Environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and security across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will implement best practices for data governance, engage with stakeholders, and drive digital innovation initiatives. If you are passionate about data management and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the transportation sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in data management or document control.
• Strong understanding of ISO 19650 and CDE platforms.
• Experience with document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Common Data Environment ensuring data integrity.
• Define and enforce data governance policies and compliance.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Data Management

Document Control

Digital Collaboration

ISO 19650 Compliance

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Management

Bachelor's degree in IT

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Aconex

SharePoint

Bentley ProjectWise

Power BI

SQL Databases

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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.

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Context

The Information & CDE Manager is responsible for managing the organization’s Common Data Environment (CDE), ensuring structured information flow, compliance with data standards, and optimizing digital collaboration. This role is critical in ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and security across multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will define information governance, implement best practices for data structuring, storage, and security, and support BIM, digital twin, and IT innovation initiatives.

Missions/Main Duties

• CDE Management & Governance
• Establish and maintain a Common Data Environment (CDE) to ensure seamless collaboration among stakeholders.
• Define and enforce data governance policies, including classification, storage, access, and retention.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 19650 and other relevant industry standards.
• Define roles and responsibilities for information workflows within projects.
• Data & Document Control
• Oversee document control and ensure structured filing systems within the CDE.
• Ensure version control, metadata tagging, and proper information retrieval mechanisms.
• Monitor data security and access permissions according to user roles.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as the main point of contact for internal teams, suppliers, and external partners regarding data access and structure.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on using the CDE effectively.
• Support digital transformation initiatives, ensuring that all stakeholders align with data-sharing protocols.
• Digital Innovation & Integration
• Lead the adoption and integration of new digital technologies into the CDE.
• Collaborate with BIM, IT, and project teams to improve workflows and automation.
• Support AI, analytics, and digital twin implementations.
• Compliance, Audits, and Risk Management
• Ensure data management complies with GDPR, ISO 19650, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Conduct periodic audits and health checks of data repositories and workflows.
• Identify risks related to information security and mitigate vulnerabilities.
  
  

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in data management, document control, or digital collaboration environments.
• Strong understanding of ISO 19650 (BIM), CDE platforms, and industry best practices.
• Experience with document management systems (DMS) like Aconex, SharePoint, Bentley ProjectWise, etc.
• Proficiency in data structuring, metadata management, and version control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in the construction, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of BIM, GIS, digital twin, or AI-driven data management.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL databases, or automation tools.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Organized & Detail-Oriented – Ability to structure large volumes of data efficiently.
• Strategic Thinker – Aligns data management strategies with business objectives.
• Communication & Training Skills – Can translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability & Problem-Solving – Handles data challenges with a proactive mindset.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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