Senior Transport Economist

3 days ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Systra Full time $90,000 - $140,000 per year


SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.



Context

The Senior Transport Economist brings advanced expertise in economic and financial studies, market analysis, and transport planning, actively contributing to the success of projects.



Missions/Main Duties

Expertise and Analysis

  • Conduct in-depth market analyses and anticipate trends in freight and passenger traffic at both national and regional levels.
  • Assess the economic profitability, financial viability, and socio-economic impacts of projects, services, or improvements across all modes: rail, road, maritime, and intermodal.
  • Design and implement economic models adapted to various configurations, from transshipment to intermodality.

Planning and Strategic Consulting

  • Carry out cost-benefit and life-cycle analyses, and propose financing solutions (public, private, partnerships).
  • Participate in the development of public policies, the planning of strategic infrastructure, and the identification of business opportunities.
  • Provide clear strategic advice and produce structured reports to support decision-making for clients and public or private authorities.

Communication and Project Management

  • Present analyses and recommendations at workshops, meetings, and presentations for clients and authorities at various levels.
  • Support project management and ensure the quality and rigor of deliverables.


Profile/Skills

Education: Graduate degree (Master's or equivalent) in economics, finance, or a related field.

Years of experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in applied economics in the transport sector, with proven exposure to both freight and passenger domains.

Technical competencies:

  • Strong expertise in market studies, traffic forecasting, financial and economic modeling.
  • Mastery of cost-benefit analysis methods and the evaluation of economic impacts.
  • Good knowledge of rail, road, and maritime operations and challenges, and ideally of the Canadian intermodal sector.
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex analyses while demonstrating innovation.
  • Experience in public policy development or strategic consulting is an asset.
  • Excellent command of MS Office (especially advanced MS Excel) and specialized software.
  • CFA or Institute of Asset Management (IAM) certification is an asset.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*

*Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

Personal & soft skills:  

  • Open-mindedness, with the ability to continuously develop expertise.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally within Quebec, Canada, and internationally.


SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. SYSTRA Canada has an equal access employment program and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.


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