Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job ID: R0147187
Date Posted: 2026-10-14
Company Name: Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.
Profession (Job Category): Administration & Facilities
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Job Description

Job Title: ITV Automation Specialist Intern
Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid)
Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End): January 2027 - December 2027 (12 months)
Vacancy: 1
Toronto Location: 100 Consilium Place, Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3
Work hours/week: 40
Pay Details: $23-$30 CAD hourly

Stations on Your Journey

- Welcome and Onboarding Station
- Intern Orientation
- Online Onboarding Curriculum Buddy Program for mentorship and guidance
- Hands-On Work Station Real-world projects with top industry talent Paid internship + paid vacation Hybrid work model A chance to build your career with a global leader driving digital transformation and innovationthat helps support sustainable future
- Networking Station "Ask Me Anything" with the Executive Committee Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Social Intern Events: Coffee Breaks, Onsite/Offsite events Business Intern Events: Intern Showcase & Graduation ceremony Company Social Events: Holiday Party, Employee BBQs, Golf tournament, etc.

Key Areas of Responsibility

- Technical: Analyze system,



subsystem and software requirements to perform verification activities using automation tool (ATE) Assist in design, development and maintenance of automated test scripts in Python/Perl. Support integration of test scripts into automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines. Effectively communicate test observation and results to engineers, supervisors and customers Perform engineering studies of assigned system functions and conduct test case analysis Conduct test execution in laboratory and OPSIM environment Consistently recognise anomalous system behaviour and document the behaviour into the problem tracking system Perform preliminary test result assessment by analyzing data with observed and expected system responses. Execute operational and stress-test (bust-it) scenarios Acquiring product knowledge through active participation in formal, and on the job training, as well as self-study Adhere to the company’s Processes and Work Instructions
- Non-Technical: Work on several projects consecutively and ability to deliver on time and on-budget Work effectively cross functional teams and build long-term working relationships with others Continuously seek and propose improvements to methods and processes utilized for testing
- Safety:



Promote a safety culture where product safety is paramount Ensure that safety is built into the test strategy by early identification and resolution of safety related defects

Required Skills and Experience

- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant software development or testing experience.
- Knowledge of Python programming.
- Working knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, Perl, or Python.
- Familiarity with testing tools and version control systems, such as Git, is an asset.
- Familiarity with modern software development methodologies, processes, and tools, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Strong technical writing and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Able to work in the office at least 2 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

- Co-op student available for a 12-month term, with at least one additional academic term remaining after completion of the internship.
- Previous co-op or internship experience is an asset.
- Experience with real time systems and embedded system testing
- Knowledge or rail signalling and CBTC systems

Company Culture & Diversity

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It's our commitment to create an inclusive workplace - we a

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