ALTEN is a global leader in Research & Development, Engineering, IT Services, Life Sciences, and Network Services. With a presence in more than 30 countries and a team of over 60,000 employees, we are trusted by industry leaders worldwide to deliver pioneering solutions and drive technical excellence.

ALTEN CANADA, a proud subsidiary of ALTEN headquartered in France, is dedicated to serving the Canadian market. With offices in Montreal and Toronto, we combine global expertise with local insight to accelerate innovation across Canada.

At ALTEN CANADA, our consultants thrive on solving complex, highly technical challenges across diverse industries. From Life Sciences to Energy, Automation to Manufacturing, Aviation, Defense, Automotive, Rail and Transportation, to Information Systems and Telecommunications, our unwavering commitment to excellence is shaping the future of technology and industry.

Job Requirements

Project Context The UI/UX Designer will contribute to the design of a lightweight user interface for a low-latency, C++-based control system. This interface supports operators in critical subsystem activities, including system recovery and start-up. The project begins with a consulting workshop and builds on an existing proprietary tool.

Key Responsibilities

Organize and participate in the initial consulting workshop to assess the existing proprietary tool.

Review operator workflows and identify UI/UX improvements for critical subsystem operations.

Translate development and operational requirements into user journeys, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.

Design lightweight, responsive interfaces optimized for low-latency environments.

Focus on occasional but critical scenarios, such as system start-up and recovery.

Collaborate closely with the C++ development team and operators.

Support implementation reviews, usability validation, and design adjustments.

Candidate Requirements

Senior-level UI/UX design experience





Previous software development background

Experience designing lightweight, low-latency interfaces

Ability to design operator-facing workflows for critical control systems

Solid workshop facilitation and collaboration with development teams

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

Experience in rail, industrial, control-system, safety-critical, or real-time applications

Familiarity with recovery and system start-up workflows

Why Join Us?

ALTEN Canada fosters a dynamic, collaborative work environment where every team member is empowered to reach their full potential. We are deeply committed to investing in our people by offering meaningful experiences and supporting continuous learning, growth, and career development.

At ALTEN Canada, your skills are celebrated, your ambitions supported, and your growth continuously nurtured. Join us and discover the difference of working with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

ALTEN CANADA is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide a work environment where every individual feels welcomed, valued, and respected, allowing them to thrive to their full potential. This includes our dedication to offering accessibility measures to those who require them. Should you require accommodation during our recruitment process, please reach out to us.

Alten uses artificial intelligence tools to support certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process, such as interview note-taking and résumé formatting. These tools do not make hiring decisions. Candidate consent is always obtained prior to use.

In accordance with our compensation practices, ALTEN is providing the salary range associated with this opportunity. Final compensation will be determined after considering several factors, including professional experience, skill set, educational background, certifications, and geographic market conditions.

The current target salary range for this role is:

Permanent: CAD 100,000/year

Subcontractor: CAD 60/hour

📌 UI/UX Designer (Control Systems) (Toronto)
🏢 Alten Canada
📍 Toronto