SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context Reporting to the workstream Design Director and working in close collaboration with discipline leads, system engineering teams, civil infrastructure, rail systems, procurement, and project controls, the Technical Specifications Coordinator will lead the development, coordination, integration, and quality assurance of technical specifications across the High-Speed Rail (HSR) programme.

This role is responsible for ensuring consistency, completeness, traceability, and compliance of technical specifications across all engineering disciplines and project packages, from concept development through procurement and delivery.

The Technical Specifications Coordinator will act as the central focal point for technical specifications management, ensuring alignment between project requirements, design outputs, procurement strategies, regulatory obligations, and lifecycle performance objectives.

Missions/Main Duties Specifications Leadership and Governance

Establish standards, templates, and governance processes for the preparation and control of technical specifications across all project packages.

Ensure consistency in specification structure, terminology, performance criteria, and document quality across all disciplines.

Define specification development workflows, review cycles, approval processes, and document control requirements.

Support implementation of configuration management and change control processes for specifications.

Ensure technical specifications remain aligned with project requirements, baseline decisions, and design maturity.

Coordinate specification activities across: Stations and/or Operations and maintenance facilities

Civil infrastructure

Track systems

Rail systems

Utilities and interfaces

Development and Coordination of Technical Specifications

Lead the preparation, consolidation, and coordination of technical specifications across project phases.

Support discipline teams in translating design intent into clear, measurable, and procurement-ready technical requirements.

Coordinate with engineering leads to ensure specifications properly reflect: Functional requirements

Performance requirements





Safety requirements

Operational requirements

Maintainability requirements

Sustainability objectives

Ensure compatibility and consistency between:

Technical specifications

Design drawings

Design reports

Interface registers

Identify specification gaps, overlaps, inconsistencies, or conflicting requirements and drive timely resolution.

Standards, Codes, and Regulatory Compliance

Ensure specifications comply with applicable:

Canadian codes and standards

CSA standards

Provincial regulations

Safety and accessibility requirements

Support interpretation and application of international railway standards where applicable.

Maintain awareness of evolving industry standards, technical innovations, and regulatory changes relevant to HSR.

Provide technical guidance to teams regarding standards implementation.

Procurement and Tender Support

Support procurement teams in developing specification packages for tender.

Ensure specifications clearly define: Scope boundaries

Technical requirements

Performance criteria

Acceptance criteria

Testing and commissioning requirements

Interface responsibilities

Bidder technical reviews

Tender clarifications

Technical proposal evaluations

Ensure specifications support fair competition and technical risk mitigation.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

Conduct quality reviews of technical specifications before issuance.

Verify consistency between specifications and design deliverables.

Support internal technical audits and lessons learned exercises.

Identify opportunities for standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement.

Maintain a centralized library of approved specifications, templates, and technical references.

Support knowledge sharing across engineering teams.

Digital Integration and Data Management

Coordinate integration of specifications with: Requirements management systems

Document management platforms

BIM and digital engineering tools

Asset information models

Digital twin systems

Ensure specification data is properly structured for future operations and asset management use.

Support traceability between requirements, specifications, verification, and acceptance criteria.





Profile/Skills

Experience & Technical Competencies

The Technical Specifications Coordinator shall have the following qualifications and experience:

Accredited degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Registered Architect, CSC certification, or eligibility considered an asset

Minimum 10+ years of experience in technical specifications, engineering design coordination, or major infrastructure projects

Experience in rail, transit, transportation, buildings, or complex infrastructure projects preferred

Experience preparing technical specifications for large multidisciplinary projects

Experience supporting procurement and contract documentation

Experience with Design-Build, Alliance, or PPP delivery models is considered an asset.

Technical Expertise

Strong understanding of:

Construction specifications writing

Performance-based specifications

Contract technical requirements

Building systems and infrastructure systems

Materials and construction methodologies

Quality assurance processes

Configuration management

Interface management

BIM and digital engineering environments

Knowledge of:

Canadian construction and engineering codes

Railway standards and infrastructure requirements

Requirements management tools (DOORS, etc.) is an asset

Soft Skills

This role requires strong organization and technical communication:

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to synthesize multidisciplinary technical inputs

Excellent written communication and technical writing skills

Strong stakeholder coordination capabilities

Ability to work under tight programme deadlines

Cooperative mindset with multidisciplinary teams

Proactive approach to risk identification and issue resolution

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.

For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected].

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📌 Technical Specifications Coordinator (Montreal)
🏢 SYSTRA
📍 Montreal