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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.
Context:
The On-Site Workshop Supervisor will be responsible for monitoring and coordinating the refurbishment activities for passenger rail cars at the New Richmond workshop in Gaspésie. This is a six-month contract.
Missions/Main Duties:
- Validate the installations performed by contractors and confirm compliance with drawings, specifications, standards, and internal procedures.
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Inspect the quality of workmanship and document nonconformities as well as corrective actions.
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Photograph key stages, record observations, and produce complete, timely progress reports.
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Assess work progress, compare it with schedules, and flag variances with recommended actions.
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Verify and control the use of the correct revisions of drawings, specifications, and documents on the shop floor and on site.
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Perform on-site measurements of railcar systems or components.
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Generate installation procedures starting from existing documentation, with support from SYSTRA’s engineering team.
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Perform updates to existing installation procedures
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Safeguard, properly use, and maintain company equipment; report and escalate any breakdowns or maintenance needs.
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Conduct periodic inventories of company materials, keep registers up to date, and initiate necessary replenishments.
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Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) at suppliers, compare against acceptance criteria, and issue the corresponding reports.
Profile/Skills:
Education: DEP in a relevant technical field (e.g., construction, mechanics, electricity, civil engineering) or recognized equivalent.
Years of experience: 2–3 years of experience in a similar role involving work supervision.
Technical competencies:
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Reading and interpretation of technical plans/drawings; revision control and document traceability.
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Visual and dimensional inspection; proficiency with measuring tools (calipers, gauges) and acceptance criteria/FAI.
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Preparation of follow-up reports with photographic evidence; use of digital site tools (DMS/QMS, checklists, office suites).
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Knowledge of the transportation technical domain (an asset).
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Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*
- Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.
Personal & soft skills:
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Strong teamwork skills.
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On-site leadership and effective delegation.
Additional information:
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6 months contract.
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Position based in New Richmond, Gaspésie.
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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.
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