Lead - Systems Engineering

Purolator Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth and development opportunities

Dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement

Job summary

Purolator Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineering - Lead to enhance operations in Montreal. You will lead a team of engineers, guiding efforts in optimizing the transportation network and ensuring high operational performance.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in engineering, has relevant experience, and is bilingual in French and English. This role demands analytical skills and leadership to drive continuous improvement within a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience, including some experience in supervision or leadership.
• Experience in an operational or logistics environment (an asset).
• Availability to travel to operational sites across the network (Eastern Canada).

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage a team of engineers for planning and coaching.
• Ensure terminal operational performance by analyzing KPIs.
• Optimize operational processes like delivery and workforce planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Bilingualism (French and English)

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

It’s not a package. It’s a promise®. As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you, and it’s all possible because of our people.

Systems Engineering - Lead

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Operational Excellence, you play a key role in the optimization and evolution of operations at a regional level. You provide leadership to a team of 2 to 4 engineers and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of our transportation network.

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage a team of engineers (planning, prioritization, coaching)
• Ensure terminal operational performance by analyzing KPIs and identifying improvement opportunities
• Optimize operational processes (delivery, dock operations, workforce planning, routing)
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
• Act as a strategic partner to operations teams (communicating results, risks, and action plans)
• Coach and support operational managers to strengthen practices and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, HR, H&S, etc.) to ensure alignment
• Contribute to decisions with a tangible impact on parcel and freight transportation network performance

Your profile

• Degree in Engineering or a related field
• 2 to 5 years of experience, including some experience in supervision or leadership
• Experience in an operational or logistics environment (an asset)
• Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset, with strong communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and a results‑driven mindset
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence
• Availability to travel to operational sites across the network (Eastern Canada) and provide occasional support outside regular business hours, depending on project needs

Why Join Purolator?

• A hands‑on role at the heart of logistics operations
• A real impact on the performance of a national network
• Growth and development opportunities within a transforming organization
• A dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

Location: 565 - Montréal Hub
Working Conditions: Office Environment; Warehouse Environment

Reports to: Senior Manager Operations Excellence Field

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.