SIG Installation Team Lead

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global rail technology company in Toronto seeks an experienced signalling installation professional. This role involves overseeing on-site installation activities, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years in the railway sector, and strong communication skills. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive social coverage

Flexible working environment

Investment in development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the railway industry with construction and maintenance preferred.
• Familiarity with brown field railway projects.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate on-site signalling installation activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Liaise with engineering and quality teams to resolve site issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Safety training certifications

Leading site teams

Knowledge of technical drawings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a transformative project. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, innovative, and detail-oriented team of professionals.

You'll play a pivotal role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada's busiest public transit system by contributing to the On-Corridor Works project. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (design, site operations, and subcontractors), ensure quality installation designs, and support the successful delivery of installation activities and much more.

You’ll specifically be responsible for overseeing and co‑ordinating all on‑site signalling installation activities, ensuring all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with technical requirements, project timelines, as well as regulatory standards.

We’ll look to you for:

• Enforcing strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations and conducting toolbox talks and risk assessments
• Overseeing subcontractors for the installation of signal equipment, such as signals, ETCS (European Train Control Solution) equipment, secondary cable containment, cables, and bungalows
• Inspecting and verifying the quality of installations and materials used
• Tracking and reporting daily/weekly/monthly progress and updating site logs
• Maintaining accurate records of installation activities, test results, and site changes
• Liaising with installation engineering, systems integration, and quality teams to resolve site issues

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 in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Railway Systems, or a related technical field recommended
• At least 5 years experience in the railway industry; construction, maintenance, and/or testing experience preferred
• Knowledge of technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and installation manuals
• Familiarity with surveying, leveling, setting out works, and working at heights
• Familiarity with brown field railway project
• A certification in site safety training (e.g., WHMIS, First Aid) and railway systems/safety certification (CROR - Canadian Rail Operating Rules, PTS - Personal Track Safety)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven experience in leading site teams and managing subcontractors
• Required to work on-site, including night shifts, weekends, and/or Statutory Holidays
• Valid driver's license

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 new safety standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our inclusive and flexible 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
• Progress towards leadership roles in engineering or project management
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.