Senior Advisor, Mechanical Engineering Ldrr

VIA Rail Canada

Montreal, Quebec, CA
Base: $103,000 - $121,960 annually; bonus/equity: ...
On-site
Rolling stock mechanical systems expertise
Supplier design review and approval
Regulatory and safety compliance validation
This role serves as the primary interface between internal stakeholders and rolling stock manufacturers throughout the design, manufacturing, and validation phases of new fleet programs

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the primary interface between internal stakeholders and rolling stock manufacturers throughout the design, manufacturing, and validation phases of new fleet programs.
  • The position is accountable for ensuring all on-board mechanical solutions are safe, compliant, reliable, and fit for long-term operation across locomotives and passenger cars.
  • VIA Rail is undertaking ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure, offering a chance to be part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the primary interface between internal stakeholders and rolling stock manufacturers throughout the design, manufacturing, and validation phases of new fleet programs.

Salary

Base: $103,000 - $121,960 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rolling stock mechanical systems expertise
  • Supplier design review and approval
  • Regulatory and safety compliance validation
  • Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration
  • Fleet introduction and transition support

Nice-to-have

  • Influence without direct authority skills
  • Root-cause problem-solving abilities
  • Complex multi-disciplinary project experience
  • Strong analytical decision-making capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
  • Member in good standing of OIQ
  • Minimum 10 years in rail mechanical systems
  • Bilingual French and English proficiency

Work Rights

Not specified

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