Onboard Project Coordinator (V.I.E)

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Toronto seeks a project manager for a VIE position. You will ensure the delivery and quality of documentation while managing project KPIs and milestones. The ideal candidate has strong project management skills and experience in contract management. Responsibilities include planning vehicle requirements, managing subcontractor processes, and utilizing digital tools for reporting. This role promotes a greener transit system for the Greater Toronto area.

Qualifications

• Experience of management by Quality, Cost and Delivery objectives.
• Knowledge of contract conditions.
• Understanding of planning process and project reporting.
• Knowledge of risk assessment process.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery and quality of documentation.
• Track all managers for project milestones.
• Manage the subcontractor time sheets and invoice process.
• Use digital tools for reporting and management.

Skills

Strong project management skills

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

Planning, Power BI and project controls

Quality-focused

Decision-making and problem-solving ability

Resilience with analytic thinking

Innovative attitude towards improvement

Education

3+ years of experience in projects

Job description

Req ID:504705

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada’s busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project. The GO Expansion scope: new electric locomotives, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications and digital systems.

This is a Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE) type of contract. To know more about the VIE programme and eligibility criteria, please check Business France (The V.I.E Program - Business France North America).

Objectives

• Ensure delivery and quality of the documentation in compliance with signaling strategies.
• Ensure team KPIs and reporting is done in a timely manner
• Track and advise all managers to ensure project milestones are achieved

Responsibilities

In compliance to EHS (Zero Deviation) and Regulatory standards:

• Ensure all documentation is prepared and issued prior to commencement of all site works.
• Ensure that all vehicle and workshop requirements are planned and delivered in coordination with RMF scheduler
• Ensure planned vehicle and position requests meet programme and operational requirements.
• Review work content with planning, project management team and client to ensure coordination.
• Manage the DML in conjunction with managers and planning department for weekly alignment and KPI reporting
• Generate and maintain Team KPIs for reporting
• Support all managers with allocated tasks
• Manage the subcontractor time sheets and invoice process
• Ensure all requirements are tracked and in compliance with APSYS roadmap
• Use data from our different digital tools (DML, ODY-C, P6, MyField…) to generate and maintain weekly and monthly management reporting

Performance measurements

• QCDP (quality, cost, delivery and performance)
• Savings through Risk mitigation and Opportunities management
• Quality, EHS, Productivity: monitoring, anticipation and reporting on progress and issues

Education & Experience

• Strong project management skills
• 3+ years of experience in projects
• Cost and planning control experience
• Experience of management by Quality, Cost and Delivery objectives
• Knowledge of contract conditions
• Understanding of planning process and project reporting
• Knowledge of risk assessment process

Competencies & Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to fulfil the role of interface manager toward both customers and partners
• Planning, power BI and project controls
• Quality-focused, rigorous, team‑player
• Decision‑making and problem‑solving ability
• Resilience, with an analytic way of thinking to solve field complex deviations and issues
• Innovative attitude aiming to improve continuously the way of working and performance

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type: VIE