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Possession Planner
Date: 12 Oct 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

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

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

Metrolinx Personal Track Safety (PTS) training (desirable)

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

Robust 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 an existing 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.

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.

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📌 Possession Planner (Ontario)
🏢 ALSTOM Gruppe
📍 Ontario