SIG Installation Team Lead

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Toronto, ON is seeking a Signalling Installation Team Lead to oversee on-site signalling installation activities, working with design, site operations and subcontractors. This role will focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery for Canada's busiest public transit system.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with technical requirements, and manage day-to-day installation activities with a focus on night shifts and on-site execution.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A certification in site safety training (e.g., WHMIS, First Aid) and railway systems/safety certification (CROR, PTS).
• 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

Responsibilities

• Oversee and co-ordinate all on-site signalling installation activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance.
• Work with design, site operations, and subcontractors to meet project timelines and standards.
• Track and report daily progress and maintain site logs.
• Inspect and verify quality of installations and materials used.
• Liaise with installation engineering, systems integration, and quality teams to resolve site issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Leading site teams

Managing subcontractors

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

WHMIS First Aid certification

CROR/PT S certification

Job description

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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.

Could you be the full-time Signalling Installation Team Lead in Toronto, ON we’re looking for?

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:

Disclaimer : This role is mainlyNightShifts.

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)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $70,240 – $92,190 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.

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.