Job Description

Req ID: 518816

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. 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.

Could you be the full-time Possession Planner in Toronto, ON we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your planning and coordination expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside proactive and collaborative teammates.

You'll play a critical role in ensuring seamless track access and project alignment. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including internal stakeholders, third-party partners, and clients), resolve access conflicts, and integrate long-term planning timescales with project schedules, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of booking work blocks through the Metrolinx Network Access Planning Tool (NAPT) and Vault systems for track access onto the Metrolinx Rail Corridors, but also manage and coordinate the planning of red zone/green zone works using the Metrolinx Hierarchy of Control.

We’ll look to you for:

• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and third parties to resolve access conflicts

• Reviewing work content with sub-system teams and clients to ensure access plans and requested track protection are suitable for tasks

• Supporting the Track Access Manager in ensuring access requirements align with Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) and General Engineering Instructions (GEI)

• Representing Alstom at access review, planning, deconfliction, and production meetings

• Contributing to the performance, development, and success of regional planning teams

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with Alstom, Metrolinx, and third-party planning teams

• Identifying and communicating interface risks and opportunities

• Ensuring all Alstom and sub-contractor safe system of work packs meet Alstom’s standards

All about you

We 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:

• Understanding of planning processes

• Knowledge of risk assessment processes

• In-depth knowledge of group and line standards

• Commercial awareness

• Knowledge of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) requirements

• Safe Work Planner Level 2 certification

• Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) training (desirable)

• Metrolinx Personal Track Safety (PTS) training (desirable)

• Familiarity with Delivering Work within Workblocks (DWWW) process (desirable)

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills

• Proficiency in risk assessment

• Excellent presentation and communication skills

• Ability to make critical decisions based on evidence

Things you’ll enjoy Join 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. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our inclusive and dynamic working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards leadership opportunities or other career advancements

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is$90,000 – $120,000 CADper year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents anexisting vacancy.

You 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!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at " humanresources.accessibility@alstomgroup.com” while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.

Job Type:​Experienced​