Project Coordinator - Track Access 1 1

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 79,500 - 104,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career

Safety standards

Cross-functional teams

Innovative projects

Inclusive environment

Global opportunities

Learning programs

Leadership growth

Social coverage

Job summary

Alstom in Toronto, Canada is seeking a Project Coordinator – Track Access to support CROR-compliant track access planning and coordination across multiple teams and partners. You will help manage authorizations, handovers, and safety compliance while tracking progress against the schedule.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, attend regular meetings, and contribute to a safe, efficient rail project delivering value to the GO Expansion program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree mandatory.
• 2-3 years of railway experience mandatory.
• Awareness of risk assessment processes.
• Health, Safety & Environmental requirements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to make decisions based on evidence.
• Organizational and delegation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate track access in compliance with CROR.
• Support sub-system teams with authorization forms.
• Monitor authorizations and stakeholder requirements.
• Attend weekly customer meetings and address issues.
• Identify and manage cross-subsystem coordination.
• Document work area handovers and snags.
• Assess progress against the schedule.
• Coordinate the 4M process implementation.
• Identify and report EHS hazards.
• Liaise with stakeholders to deconflict track access.
• Support Track Access Manager on compliance with GEI.
• Verify certifications and PPE usage on site.

Skills

Railway experience

Strong communication

Decision making

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Req ID:522830

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, and we are hiring for hundreds of roles. The GO Expansion scope : new electric locomotives, fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications and digital systems, maintenance, and much more.

Could you be the full-time Project Coordinator – Track Access in Toronto, Canada, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your coordination and organizational expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring that all track access requirements are planned and delivered in compliance with Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR). Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as sub-system teams, internal stakeholders, and external partners), monitor administrative authorizations, and manage stakeholder requirements through regular meetings and communication. You’ll also be responsible for coordinating worksite activities and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of booking worksites through the Metrolinx Network Access Planning Tool (NAPT) system and managing work area handovers, but also assist with administrative applications and maintain compliance with safety and operational standards.

We’ll look to you for:

• Identifying and processing administrative authorizations required for work execution
• Supporting sub-system teams in preparing application forms for authorizations
• Monitoring the delivery and validity of administrative authorizations
• Attending weekly customer meetings to address issues and stakeholder requirements
• Identifying and managing coordination issues between subsystems or stakeholders
• Documenting work area handovers and addressing any identified snags
• Assessing progress of works against the schedule
• Coordinating the implementation of the 4M process
• Identifying and reporting Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) hazards
• Coordinating concurrent activities and issuing daily reports
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to deconflict and optimize track access
• Supporting the Track Access Manager in ensuring compliance with CROR and General Engineering Instructions (GEI)
• Signing track staff in and out of sites, verifying certifications, and ensuring proper PPE usage
• Communicating progress updates to management and worksite staff
• Logging and reporting safety-critical information, including accidents and incidents
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Alstom, Metrolinx, and third-party planning teams

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor's Degree (mandatory)
• 2-3 years of railway experience (mandatory)
• Awareness of risk assessment processes
• Commercial awareness
• Awareness of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to make critical decisions based on evidence
• Organizational and delegation skills
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• PTS training (desirable)

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with advanced safety standards for rail operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative and impactful projects
• Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs
• Progress towards leadership roles or other growth opportunities
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $79,500 – $104,500 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.