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title: Geomorphologist
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# Geomorphologist

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 ALTO project is a major infrastructure initiative in Canadian history, aimed
at developing over 1,000 km of new passenger rail service between major urban
centers, including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City.

## Missions/Main Duties

- Oversee and conduct the characterization of physical environments (geology,
  geomorphology, physiography, surficial deposits) and perform geohazard risk
  assessments with recommended mitigation measures along rail corridors.
- Lead or participate in fluvial-geomorphological and erosion studies, including
  bank stability and risk management.
- Provide technical support and collaborate with the Environment and Engineering
  teams, multidisciplinary groups, and external partners.
- Prepare and review technical and environmental reports, adapting specialized
  knowledge of Ontario and Quebec geology and geomorphology to projects across
  Canada.

## Profile/Skills

**Education :** Master’s degree (M.Sc.) or Ph.D. in geomorphology, geology,
geosciences, or a related field. Membership in a relevant professional order
(e.g., OGQ, PGO) or the ability to obtain it quickly.

**Years of experience :** Minimum of 10 to 15 years of relevant experience,
ideally in the rail, infrastructure, or environmental sectors.

**Technical competencies :**

- Demonstrated experience in the characterization of physical environments,
  geological risk analysis, and conducting fluvial-geomorphological studies.
- In-depth knowledge of the geology and geomorphology of Ontario and Quebec.
- Proficiency with tools and methods for characterizing surficial deposits,
  analyzing watercourse mobility, and assessing geological risks.
- Experience with major rail projects, team management, and knowledge of
  Canadian environmental regulations (an asset).
- 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 and soft skills :    **

- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and manage multiple files
  simultaneously.

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.

 

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 infocanada@systra.com.

 

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