At a Glance
- Tasks: Support commercial management of the ALTO high-speed rail project and ensure contracts are met.
- Company: Join SYSTRA Canada, a leader in transport infrastructure consulting.
- Benefits: Hybrid work environment, diverse team, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Bilingualism in French and English is essential for client relations.
- Why this job: Be part of a revolutionary project that enhances mobility and sustainability in Canada.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Law or relevant experience; 5-10 years in contract management.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Context
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.
Join SYSTRA Canada in shaping the future of Canada with this impressive ALTO high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City to Toronto, the largest infrastructure project in Canada in generations.
The ALTO high-speed rail project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities, and stimulate economic growth.
Are you convinced that a more sustainable world is possible and that mobility is an integral part of thinking about the future of our planet?
Come aboard with SYSTRA Canada and be part of the project that will revolutionize the railway industry in Canada!
Missions/Main Duties
As a Commercial Specialist, you will support the commercial and contractual management of engineering projects within a multidisciplinary environment.
You will work closely with the Project Commercial Director to help ensure contracts are properly administered and that contractual obligations, deadlines, and deliverables are met.
In this role, you will manage and monitor engineering contracts, coordinate contract amendments, and prepare contractual communications such as letters, notices, emails, and memos.
You will review project correspondence to ensure alignment with contract terms and engineering obligations, and support the documentation and implementation of actions related to changes, including requests for compensation and schedule extensions.
You will also contribute to the improvement of contract management processes, collaborate regularly with Legal Affairs and the Risk and Insurance team, and support the resolution of potential disputes.
In addition, you will contribute to negotiation strategies, participate in negotiations when required, review estimates prepared by technical teams, and help maintain strong client relationships.
Profile/Skills
You are a versatile, proactive, and detail-oriented professional with strong experience in contract or change management.
You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
You will be a strong fit for this role if you have
- A Bachelor’s degree in Law or other relevant experience. Studies in Administration or Engineering are considered an asset.
- 5 to 10 years of experience in contract management or change management.
- Experience on major infrastructure projects is an asset.
- Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage a high volume of files.
- Strong analytical skills and a rigorous, meticulous approach.
- High level of autonomy, initiative, and discretion.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- 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.
SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.
We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (i CIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching.
These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.
For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact infocanada@systra. com.
Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
- Workplace Type
- Hybrid
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