Our client is seeking a Conventional Signalling Delivery Director to provide senior leadership across a complex rail and Track programme in Toronto. This permanent role will oversee the delivery, integration and commissioning of conventional signalling works, ensuring close coordination between signalling, track, construction and wider systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning and delivery of conventional signalling works across multiple rail corridors
- Manage interfaces between signalling, track, construction, operations and wider rail systems
- Oversee delivery and commissioning strategies to achieve programme milestones and requirements
- Provide senior oversight of safety, quality, risk, performance and systems assurance
- Act as a key senior interface with the client, delivery partners and other stakeholders
- Strengthen integration between signalling, track and construction activities throughout the programme lifecycle
- Lead multi-resource engineering teams, delegating effectively and developing team capability
- Identify, manage and escalate delivery risks while maintaining alignment with programme schedules and client objectives
Job Requirements:
- Significant progressive engineering and infrastructure experience within complex rail, transit or major brownfield capital programmes
- Strong experience in senior leadership, signalling delivery, systems assurance and multidisciplinary project environments
- Comprehensive knowledge of RAMS, safety certification, independent verification and validation, testing and commissioning, and systems engineering lifecycle processes
- Understanding of CENELEC EN 50126, EN 50128 and EN 50129, or equivalent IEEE, ISO 15288 or systems engineering frameworks
- Knowledge of relevant Ontario legislation and Metrolinx safety governance requirements
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, technical communication, negotiation and risk management skills
- Expert understanding of engineering methods, applicable software, technology interdependencies and industry best practice
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, excellent attention to detail and a commitment to ongoing professional development
Education and Certification:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Professional Engineer designation in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario
Personal Competencies:
The successful individual will be able to work creatively and analytically in a structured, technology-driven environment. Strong problem-solving ability, sound judgement and the confidence to prioritise competing risks are essential. The role requires a collaborative and diplomatic leadership style, with the ability to resolve conflict, motivate project teams, communicate clearly and deliver against demanding milestones with minimal supervision.
This is an opportunity for an experienced rail signalling leader to influence the successful delivery of a major transport programme. Apply now to take on a senior role in conventional signalling delivery and systems integration.
