Supervision Control Center Test & Commissioning Tester

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Toronto is seeking a full-time Testing & Commissioning Tester. You will prepare and execute testing activities, ensure compliance with safety standards, and support engineering teams in troubleshooting. Candidates should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have over 5 years of experience in the railway industry. This role offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible and inclusive working environment

Opportunities for career development

Involvement in innovative projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the railway industry.
• Experience or understanding of Testing & Commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with safety standards and personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and execution of testing activities across projects.
• Troubleshoot test failures and communicate with the Engineering team.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Testing & Commissioning activities in Telecom systems

Strong communication skills in English

Knowledge of railway signalling technologies

Familiarity with EHS procedures

Proficiency in MS office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor degree or Engineering Graduate in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ICONIS products (e.g., ATS CF, ATS CT)

Job description

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

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 Testing & Commissioning Tester in Toronto, ON we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your testing and commissioning expertise in a new cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates.

You’ll play a central role in transforming the collective mobility of Canada’s busiest transit system, contributing to the success of the GO Expansion project. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including engineering and Verification & Validation teams), troubleshoot test failures, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in all testing operations.

You’ll specifically take care of preparing testing procedures, executing specific testing activities as per instructions, and supporting the V&V team when required, but also maintaining a focus on safety and quality, including reporting and using the correct tools for test activities.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and execution of testing activities across projects or programs
• Adherence to safety and quality standards in all testing operations
• Effective use of all the IT equipment for testing.
• Troubleshooting the test failures and providing all the information to the Engineering team.
• Clear communication and alerting superiors of any identified risks
• Support to the V&V team and performance of tests on platforms/in factories as needed
• Compliance with EHS procedures and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Learn the Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR)

All about you

• Bachelor degree or Engineering Graduate in Electrical Engineering, Automation or equivalent.
• 5+ Years of experience in the railway industry.
• Experience or understanding of Testing & Commissioning activities in Telecom systems
• Knowledge of railway signalling technologies
• Familiarity with EHS procedures
• Strong communication skills in English. French is an asset.
• Proficiency MS office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with ICONIS products (e.g., ATS CF, ATS CT, S2K-AGUI, S2K-UHMI) is an asset.

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.
• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with the new interface for railway signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
• Progress towards leadership and advanced technical roles

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.