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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.\nCould you be the full-time Test Leader in Whitby, ON we’re looking for?\nYour future role\nTake on a new challenge and apply your technical and leadership expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and safety-focused teammates.\nYou'll play a pivotal role in validating the signalling system and ensuring compliance with legal, Metrolinx, and AREMA standards. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Engineering, Verification & Validation, and Project Commissioning), organize testing and commissioning (T&C) activities, and much more.\nYou’ll specifically take care of defining, planning, and allocating the testing scope across various project stages, but also leading and overseeing testing activities to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.\nWe’ll look to you for:\nOrganizing T&C activities, including planning, resource allocation, and documentation\n\nEnsuring compliance of signalling systems with system specifications and contractual requirements\n\nDeveloping T&C procedures based on subsystem specifications\n\nProviding technical leadership to teams and resolving technical challenges\n\nInterfacing with Engineering and V&V teams to optimize site tests\n\nReporting progress, issues, and anomalies during site testing to the Project Commissioning Manager\n\nSupporting the development of competency within the T&C team\n\nEnsuring adherence to Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and regulatory standards\n\nAll about you\nWe value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably electronics or embedded systems) or equivalent combination of education and experience\n\nExtensive experience in industrial and infrastructure projects\n\nAt least 3 years of experience in onboard test and commissioning in a railway environment\n\nAt least 1 year of experience in a leadership role\n\nUnderstanding of planning and risk assessment processes\n\nGeneral knowledge of Metrolinx and AREMA standards\n\nKnowledge of health, safety, and environment requirements\n\nStrong communication, leadership, and organizational skills\n\nProactive problem-solving and accountability\n\nFluency in English\n\nA valid driving license\n\nOther desirable skills and certifications:\nKnowledge of the European Train Control System (ETCS) and Alstom products\n\nP.Eng designation or eligibility in Ontario\n\nCROR certification\n\nKnowledge of the Metrolinx fleet (MP40 Tier 2/3 and BL X Cab car)\n\n309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician certification\n\nThings you’ll enjoy\nJoin 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.\nYou’ll also:\nEnjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines\n\nWork with innovative security standards for rail signalling\n\nCollaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues\n\nContribute to cutting-edge projects\n\nUtilise our flexible and inclusive working environment\n\nSteer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries\n\nBenefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs\n\nProgress towards leadership roles or specialized technical positions\n\nBenefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)\n\nCompensation\nThe expected compensation for this role is$95,000 - $125,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.\nUse of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring\nWe do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.\nInterview Process & Candidate Communication\nCandidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.\nThis job posting represents an existing vacancy.\nYou don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!\nImportant to note\nAs a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. 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