SIG Installation Team Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Alstom in Toronto is seeking a Signalling Installation Team Lead to oversee on-site signalling activities for the On-Corridor Works project. You will work with design, site operations, and subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant and timely delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, 5+ years in the railway industry, and proven ability to lead site teams. Night shifts, weekends, and holidays are required, with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Railway Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in railway industry; construction, maintenance or testing preferred.
• Knowledge of drawings, wiring diagrams, and installation manuals.
• Site safety training certs (WHMIS, First Aid) and railway safety certs (CROR/PTS).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management; lead site teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site signalling installation activities, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Coordinate with design, site operations and subcontractors to meet timelines.
• Inspect installations and materials; track progress and maintain logs.
• Liaise with engineering, systems integration, and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain records of installation activities and test results.

Skills

Leadership

Site coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Railway systems knowledge

Tools

Wiring diagrams

Installation manuals

Job description

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 mainly NightShifts.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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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.