When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.

Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.

We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Project Manager, this role will serve as a senior technical authority and specialist advisor supporting the delivery of Light Rail Transit Projects.

The position is focused on testing & commissioning (T&C), systems integration, and operational readiness of mission-critical rail communications and control systems. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in ensuring end-to-end system functionality, supporting transition from lab environments to live operations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership and oversight for Testing & Commissioning activities
• Support end-to-end system integration and readiness across field and head-end systems
• Conduct device-level integration and readiness assessments (CCTV, SCADA, communications)
• Support cutover activities including network transitions, upgrades, and migrations
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues
• Conduct cybersecurity vulnerability assessments on systems
• Review test procedures, reports, and commissioning documentation
• Provide reporting on system readiness and integration progress
• Interface with client, PMO, contractors, and stakeholders
• Support audit, compliance, and documentation activities

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Expertise in rail communications systems (SCADA, CCTV, networking)
• Experience with testing & commissioning and systems integration
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and OT environments
• Experience with cutover and live system transitions
• Familiarity with industry standards (CENELEC, IEC, etc.)
• Strong leadership and stakeholder communication skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 15+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in major rail/transit infrastructure projects
• Strong background in T&C and systems integration

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Ottawa

Organization: BC-1262 Transpt-CA PMCM

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 22/05/2026 05:05:30

Req ID: 1005983