Director, Rolling Stock

2 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Via HFR Full time

At VIA HFR, we are re-imagining passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada Our goal is to create a new sustainable train network that that will run faster, more often and will be more reliable between Toronto and Québec City.

The HFR project is Canada's largest infrastructure project in generations.


Are you ready to take on a stimulating and impactful challenge? Look no further: VIA HFR is looking for a Director, Rolling Stock.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director to oversee the Rolling stock activities under the rail, engineering, and integration division of the Project Management Office.


The role

The responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Private Development Partner to develop comprehensive plans for Rolling stock that align with project timelines and objectives.
  • Lead the lifecycle management, and performance optimization of rolling stock.
  • Work closely with design teams to incorporate stateoftheart solutions into the codevelopment plans, focusing on passenger comfort, safety, and operational excellence.
  • Provide technical expertise in rolling stock engineering, overseeing the design and integration of modern and efficient train systems for optimal performance.
  • Lead a team of SMEs and engineers, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and the Private Development Partner, to ensure successful project outcomes during the codevelopment phase.
  • Implement rigorous quality control measures to monitor engineering activities, ensuring that all system and signaling elements meet required standards.
  • Ensure all engineering activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with the Private Development Partner, government agencies, community stakeholders, and external partners to address concerns, resolve issues, and foster positive relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

The requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification (Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec is desirable).
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in Rolling stock engineering.
  • Excellent leadership abilities and proven track record of successfully leading largescale infrastructure projects from conception to completion.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
  • Being fluent in both Canadian official languages are desirable.
  • Excellent problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities, with a focus on innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.

Why join our innovative team?

  • Group insurance that is fully paid for you and your family, including medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
  • A pension plan and saving options (RRSP and TFSA)
  • Flexible benefits: access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle
  • Vacation based on experience, available as soon as you're hired
  • Incentive bonus program
  • Work in flexible hybrid mode
  • A work environment that encourages initiative, innovation and forwardthinking solutions
  • A unique opportunity to craft the future of transportation in Canada

We strive to create strong and diverse teams
At VIA HFR, we believe in the strength of diverse teams. We aspire to offer an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone can develop and flourish. We therefore invite all qualified individuals, whatever their identity or specificity, to apply. You can learn more about the whole project on our VIA HFR webpage.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. We will do our utmost to provide you with a fair and pleasant experience, while keeping any adjustments confidential.

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