Software Analyst – Dispatch, Asset Management, Resource Scheduling

3 months ago

Toronto Ontario, Ontario, Canada CAD Railway Industries Ltd. Full time

Software Analyst – Dispatch, Asset Management, Resource Scheduling


Company Summary:


Cad Railway Industries Ltd was founded in 1968 headquartered in Montreal. We take pride on being North America’s leader of full-service solutions in the freight, passenger and commuter rail industries in Canada, the United States and offshore. Cad Railway Industries has other facilities in Calgary, Lethbridge (under Caltrax banner) and has recently been selected by the ONxpress Transportation Partners association to provide all legacy fleet maintenance services for the Metrolinx rail fleet of approximately 1000 bi-level coaches and 90 locomotives. Cad Railway Industries’ delivery team will operate and maintain Metrolinx’s rail maintenance facilities in Etobicoke and Whitby, as well as in multiple overnight along with mid-day light servicing facilities located across the Metrolinx train service area.



Summary of the role:


We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Analyst – Dispatch, Asset Management, Resource Scheduling with a deep understanding of the rail industry to provide expert-level support for software systems related to train dispatch, train asset management, and resource scheduling. This role is ideal for a professional with experience in the rail or transportation sectors who can ensure the smooth operation, optimization, and troubleshooting of mission-critical rail software. You will collaborate closely with operations, engineering teams, and external vendors to deliver seamless support and continuous improvement of rail systems.


Core Accountabilities:


• Application Support: Provide advanced technical support for train dispatch, asset management, and resource scheduling software, ensuring maximum uptime and performance of the systems that are critical to rail operations.

• System Troubleshooting: Analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex software issues in real-time, working with engineering, operations, and IT teams to ensure minimal disruption to train operations.

• Incident & Problem Management: Lead the investigation and resolution of high-priority incidents, coordinating with multiple departments and vendors to quickly resolve critical system issues. Escalate complex problems and drive long-term solutions.

• Rail Industry Expertise: Apply deep knowledge of rail operations, signaling, and train asset management to optimize software performance and address industry-specific challenges.

• Software Maintenance: Ensure the regular maintenance, patching, and upgrading of rail-related software applications, working closely with vendors and internal IT teams to schedule updates and minimize service disruption.

• User Support & Training: Provide expert-level support to end-users, including train dispatchers, operations staff, and maintenance teams, ensuring they are proficient in using software tools and systems.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact between the software support team and key rail stakeholders, including operations, asset management, scheduling, and engineering teams.

• Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance to proactively identify and resolve issues related to dispatch, scheduling, and asset management software, ensuring efficiency and compliance with operational standards.

• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement software enhancements and process optimizations based on operational needs and emerging rail industry standards and practices.

• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, troubleshooting processes, and resolutions. Generate reports on system performance, incidents, and maintenance activities for leadership teams.

• Collaboration with Engineering Teams: Work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure that the software supports technical and operational requirements for rail infrastructure, asset management, and scheduling.

• Compliance & Safety: Ensure that supported software systems adhere to industry safety regulations, standards, and protocols, especially those specific to rail and transportation safety.


Qualifications:


• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A focus in Railway Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Aerospace or relevant disciplines is preferred.

• Experience:

o 5+ years of experience in software support, application management, or related roles, preferably in the rail or transportation industries.

o Strong understanding of rail operations, including train dispatching, signaling systems, asset management, and resource scheduling.

o Proven experience with rail industry software systems (e.g., train control, asset management, scheduling (IVU), and maintenance applications like Zedas (preferred), Maximo, Infor EAM, SAP).

• Technical Skills:

o Ability to utilize AI to obtain answers

o Proficiency in software troubleshooting, SQL, database management, and system configurations.

o Experience with system integration, software upgrades, and performance tuning.

o Familiarity with incident management and monitoring tools such as JIRA, ServiceNow, or similar.

• Soft Skills:

o Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues under pressure.

o Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

o Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while ensuring system reliability.

o Leadership and mentoring capabilities to guide junior analysts and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Other Requirements:

o Deep knowledge of rail industry standards, safety protocols, and compliance regulations.

o Willingness to provide after-hours support and participate in an on-call rotation as necessary.

o Ability to collaborate with vendors and engineering teams to ensure system alignment with operational needs.


Cad Railway Industries Ltd. provides an equal opportunity as an employer and we are dedicated to continue to preserve a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for every individual- no matter of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion and disability status.

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