Reference Number : 1436
Status : Permanent - Full-time
Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $86,366 - $106,607
Number of positions to be filled : 1
Application Deadline : 09/14/2026
POSITIONReporting to the Director, Railway Infrastructure, the incumbent is responsible for managing VIA's railway structural assets, including bridges, culverts, retaining walls and drainage systems. The role oversees the planning, execution, and monitoring of maintenance activities, capital projects, and contracts related to structures, while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, infrastructure reliability, and the optimization of asset investments.
RESPONSIBILITIESStructural Asset Management and Maintenance- Manage the inspection and maintenance of structural assets, including bridges and culverts, across the railway network;
- Ensure compliance with structural inspection, maintenance, and safety programs;
- Develop short, medium, and long-term investment plans and maintenance programs;
- Prioritize corrective, preventive, and asset renewal interventions;
- Conduct field audits and ensure follow-up on corrective actions;
- Manage the inventory of structural assets and recommend innovative, sustainable solutions to improve asset performance and extend service life.
Project and Contract Management- Plan, coordinate, and deliver maintenance and capital projects related to railway structures;
- Define project requirements, scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and success criteria;
- Mobilize and coordinate internal resources, consultants, engineering firms, and contractors;
- Plan project execution to minimize or avoid impacts on train operations;
- Ensure project governance, financial tracking, document management, and reporting activities;
- Ensure compliance with procurement processes, contractual obligations, and corporate standards;
- Ensure a smooth transition of projects to operations teams upon commissioning and entry into service.
Technical Expertise and Compliance- Provide specialized expertise in the field and support the resolution of complex technical issues;
- Review and analyze plans, specifications, technical studies, and intervention requests;
- Develop and maintain standards, procedures, guidelines, and technical tools related to railway structures;
- Perform load and dimensional analyses, structural capacity assessments, technical evaluations, and provide recommendations as required;
- Participate in incident investigations and contribute to the continuous improvement of safety practices.
Leadership and Continuous Improvement- Influence, advise, and support internal stakeholders in achieving business objectives;
- Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement;
- Identify and implement opportunities to optimize processes, work methods, and asset management strategies;
- Contribute to the evolution and enhancement of project management practices and railway infrastructure management methodologies.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Education:- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or any other relevant field;
- Master's degree in project management (an asset);
- Membership in the The Quebec Order of Engineers (OIQ) or "Professional Engineers Ontario".
Experience:- 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in the railway structures field;
- Minimum of 3 years of project management experience;
- Knowledge of Transport Canada railway regulations, AREMA (American Railway Engineering and • Maintenance-of-Way Association) standards, and/or CN and CPKC standards (an asset);
- Training and certification recognized by a North American railway company (an asset);
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification (an asset);
- Practical knowledge of project management activities, tools, and methodologies, including Microsoft SharePoint, EPM 2010, and Project Online;
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to engage, mobilize, and influence stakeholders;
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills in both official languages (French and English);
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a matrix organization environment;
- Strong customer focus with a results-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous improvement;
- Ability to work in the field and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Working conditions:- Must have a valid driver's license and a vehicle for occasional business use;
- Generally, the work schedule is from Monday to Friday, as follows
- 3-4 days / week at the office or various sites within the VIA infrastructure network;
- 1-2 day / week at home (with authorization)
- May be required to work outdoors in various weather conditions;
- Flexibility in work schedules to meet work deadline requirements;
- VIA infrastructure network is located mainly between Coteaux (Québec) to Windsor (Ontario).
Employment Period, Schedule and Location:- Full-time permanent position (40 hours/week);
- Occasional evening, night and weekend work may be required;
- Job location: Montreal Downtown.
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