{"id":80085,"date":"2026-02-02T15:57:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/canada\/job-offers\/utilities-director-en-8065\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T15:57:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:57:00","slug":"utilities-director-en-8065","status":"publish","type":"systra_jobs","link":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/canada\/job-offers\/utilities-director-en-8065\/","title":{"rendered":"Utilities Director"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><!---text--> <\/h2>\n<p><p style=\"margin: 0px\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\">Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Context<\/h2>\n<p><p style=\"margin: 0px\">The Utilities Director holds overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, design, and delivery of utility management services on rail infrastructure projects. Operating as part of a leading engineering consultancy, the role ensures seamless integration of utility requirements into project execution, safeguarding project timelines, cost efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Missions\/Main Duties<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm\">\n<li><strong>Business Leadership:<\/strong><br \/>Serve as the primary subject matter expert on utilities in rail projects, providing strategic direction and technical oversight within the firm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Client Engagement:<\/strong><br \/>Build and maintain client relationships, understanding client objectives, and developing innovative, cost-effective utility solutions tailored to client needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proposal Support &amp; Business Development:<\/strong><br \/>Lead utility-related input for proposals, bids, and project pursuits, helping to grow the firm&#8217;s rail utilities portfolio.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Project Delivery Oversight:<\/strong><br \/>Oversee the day-to-day delivery of utility management services across multiple rail projects. Ensure successful execution of utility survey, identification, conflict resolution, protection, and diversion planning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regulatory Compliance &amp; Governance:<\/strong><br \/>Ensure all solutions comply with applicable regulations, industry standards, and best practices. Represent the firm in regulatory consultations or technical committees as required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk &amp; Change Management:<\/strong><br \/>Identify and manage utility-related risks, proactively addressing issues and guiding the project team in response to unforeseen utility challenges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team Management &amp; Development:<\/strong><br \/>Lead and mentor project teams, fostering skill development in utility engineering. Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stakeholder Management:<\/strong><br \/>Coordinate with utility agencies, local authorities, design teams, construction contractors, and other key stakeholders for successful project outcomes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial Management:<\/strong><br \/>Oversee project budgets and resources for utility-related scopes, ensuring profitability and value for clients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality Assurance:<\/strong><br \/>Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and documentation across all project deliverables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Profile\/Skills<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm\">\n<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering, Utility Engineering, or related field.<\/li>\n<li>Significant professional experience (typically 15+ years) in utility management within large-scale rail or infrastructure projects.<\/li>\n<li>Previous leadership experience in a consulting or engineering firm is highly desirable.<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive knowledge of multi-utility systems (water, gas, electricity, telecoms, drainage).<\/li>\n<li>Proven capability in business development, client management, and project delivery.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with relevant local and international codes, standards, and permitting processes.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.<\/li>\n<li>Professional engineering registration or chartership preferred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px\"><strong><span>Key Competencies<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm\">\n<li><span>Strategic leadership and business acumen<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Advanced technical expertise in utility engineering<\/li>\n<li><span>Team and client relationship management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Project delivery and financial control<\/span><\/li>\n<li>High-level communication and presentation skills<\/li>\n<li>Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><!---text--> <\/h2>\n<p><p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;font-size: 9pt\">SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;font-size: 9pt\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;font-size: 9pt\">Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;font-size: 9pt\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;font-size: 9pt\">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&nbsp;<a style=\"color: #0563c1;text-decoration: underline\" title=\"mailto:infocanada@systra.com\" href=\"mailto:infocanada@systra.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">infocanada@systra.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. 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