GIS Senior Land Specialist – ALTO

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

Join SYSTRA Canada in shaping the future of Canada with this impressive ALTO high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City to Toronto, the largest infrastructure project in Canada in generations. 

The ALTO high-speed rail project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities, and stimulate economic growth.

Are you convinced that a more sustainable world is possible and that mobility is an integral part of thinking about the future of our planet? Come aboard with SYSTRA Canada and be part of the project that will revolutionize the railway industry in Canada!

Missions/Main Duties

The Senior Land Specialist provides expert guidance on land acquisition and land management matters to help ensure that digital tools, workflows, and governance processes reflect operational realities and applicable requirements in Québec and Ontario.

Working across multiple project streams, the successful candidate will bring deep subject-matter expertise in real property, parcel-based data, and land processes. The role is well suited to a professional who combines strong land management knowledge with the ability to work in a complex, multidisciplinary project environment.

• Act as the senior land management subject-matter expert across the Lands Digital programme.
• Provide practical guidance on land acquisition, land management, and expropriation matters in support of project delivery.
• Review and validate land data structures, parcel-based workflows, and acquisition-related processes.
• Help translate operational land management needs into clear business and digital requirements.
• Support project teams in developing fit-for-purpose workflows, dashboards, and governance approaches.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders on land management matters requiring specialist input.
• Identify confidentiality, access, and data-use considerations related to parcel and land information.
• Mentor and support team members by sharing land management expertise and best practices.

Profile/Skills

Education: University degree in urban planning, land surveying, civil engineering, real estate, law, or another relevant discipline.

Years of experience: Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience in land acquisition, land management, expropriation, or a related field, preferably in large infrastructure or transportation projects.

Technical competencies:

• Strong knowledge of land tenure, title, and expropriation frameworks in Québec and Ontario.
• Strong understanding of GIS-based land management practices and parcel-centric data models.
• Familiarity with authoritative land and property data sources, including provincial registries and related reference systems.
• Ability to interpret operational requirements and convert them into practical digital and process-related needs.
• Experience working in complex project environments involving multiple stakeholders, including public-sector and private-sector participants.
• Experience supporting large-scale Permission to Enter activities is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of federal land-related processes, including Permanence of Works (PoW) and Right of First Refusal (ROFR), is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with information management standards relevant to infrastructure projects, such as the ISO 19650 family, is considered an asset.
• Membership in a recognized professional order is considered 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 & soft skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent professional judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to communicate complex matters clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing abilities.

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 [email protected].

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