Senior Transport Economist

SYSTRA; Montreal; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Montreal is seeking a Senior Transport Economist to provide advanced expertise in economic and financial studies. You will conduct market analyses and assess the impacts of transport projects. Applicants should have a graduate degree and over 10 years of experience in the transport sector, with strong skills in market studies and economic modeling. Bilingualism in French and English is essential for effective communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in applied economics in the transport sector.
• Strong expertise in market and traffic studies.
• Mastery of cost-benefit analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market analyses for freight and passenger traffic.
• Assess economic profitability and financial viability of projects.
• Carry out cost-benefit and life-cycle analyses.

Skills

Market studies

Traffic forecasting

Financial modeling

Economic modeling

Bilingualism (French and English)

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Graduate degree (Master’s or equivalent) in economics, finance, or related field

Job description

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 Senior Transport Economist brings advanced expertise in economic and financial studies, market analysis, and transport planning, actively contributing to the success of projects.

Missions/Main Duties

Expertise and Analysis

• Conduct in-depth market analyses and anticipate trends in freight and passenger traffic at both national and regional levels.
• Assess the economic profitability, financial viability, and socio-economic impacts of projects, services, or improvements across all modes: rail, road, maritime, and intermodal.
• Design and implement economic models adapted to various configurations, from transshipment to intermodality.

Planning and Strategic Consulting

• Carry out cost-benefit and life-cycle analyses, and propose financing solutions (public, private, partnerships).
• Participate in the development of public policies, the planning of strategic infrastructure, and the identification of business opportunities.
• Provide clear strategic advice and produce structured reports to support decision-making for clients and public or private authorities.

Communication and Project Management

• Present analyses and recommendations at workshops, meetings, and presentations for clients and authorities at various levels.
• Support project management and ensure the quality and rigor of deliverables.

Profile/Skills

Education: Graduate degree (Master’s or equivalent) in economics, finance, or a related field.

Years of experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in applied economics in the transport sector, with proven exposure to both freight and passenger domains.

• Strong expertise in market studies, traffic forecasting, financial and economic modeling.
• Mastery of cost-benefit analysis methods and the evaluation of economic impacts.
• Good knowledge of rail, road, and maritime operations and challenges, and ideally of the Canadian intermodal sector.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex analyses while demonstrating innovation.
• Experience in public policy development or strategic consulting is an asset.
• Excellent command of MS Office (especially advanced MS Excel) and specialized software.
• CFA or Institute of Asset Management (IAM) certification is an asset.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*

*Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

Personal & soft skills:

• Open-mindedness, with the ability to continuously develop expertise.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Quebec, Canada, and internationally.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

SYSTRA Canada has an equal access employment program and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.