Installation Manager
Job description
Req ID:531772
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the full-time Installation Manager in Toronto, ON, we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in installation and project coordination in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and quality-focused teammates.
You'll play a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada’s busiest public transit system. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (e.g., engineering and subcontractors), manage site activities, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and much more.
You’ll specifically take care of overseeing installation activities and managing subcontractors, but also contribute to process improvements and best practices.
We’ll look to you for:
- Managing and organizing site activities, including site facilities, resource planning, and access tools
- Preparing target price bundles for the Installation scope
- Conducting subcontractor technical evaluations
- Delivering and maintaining installation plans, procedures, and Work Method Statements (WMS)
- Managing the installation work package and monitoring quality, delivery, and performance
- Leading actions on planning, risks, opportunities, and technical interfaces
- Coordinating with third parties such as facilities providers and civil work partners
- Ensuring compliance with EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) policies and standards
- Contributing to continuous improvement and best practices within the project and product line
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
- Engineering degree in Electrical or Electronics
- 10+ years of experience in field activities
- Certification in Railway Safety (preferred)
- Certification in Site EHS management (preferred)
- Strong experience in railway site management
- Knowledge of railway products and services across various market segments (Urban, Mainline, F&M)
- Cost and planning control experience within site management
- Hands-on experience in customer relationship management for technical topics
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Quality-focused, team-oriented, and resilient
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:
- Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
- Work with new security standards for rail signalling
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
- Contribute to innovative projects
- Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment
- Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
- Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
- Progress towards senior leadership or technical expert roles
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
Compensation
The expected compensation for this role is $110,000 – $145,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring
We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.
Interview Process & Candidate Communication
Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.
This job posting represents an existing vacancy.
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at humanresources.accessibility@alstomgroup.com while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.
Skills mentioned

Alstom SA is a French multinational rolling stock manufacturer operating worldwide in rail transport markets. The company is active in the fields of passenger transportation, signalling, and locomotives, producing high-speed, suburban, regional, and urban trains, along with trams. Founded in 1928 through the merger of Thomson-Houston Electric Company's French heavy engineering subsidiary and Société Alsacienne de Constructions Mécaniques, Alstom has a long history of innovation and development in the railway sector. The company, originally Alsthom, became GEC Alsthom in 1989 after a merger with parts of the British General Electric Company, and was later rebranded as Alstom in 1998 following its listing on the Paris Stock Exchange. Alstom develops and markets a comprehensive range of systems, equipment, and services for the railway transport sector. This includes rolling stock such as trains, tramways, and locomotives, as well as maintenance and modernization services, signalling solutions, and infrastructure. These offerings can be provided separately, bundled, or as fully integrated turnkey solutions. The company is a key international player in the industry with a significant presence in European markets and operations in over 63 countries. Alstom's portfolio features high-speed trains like the TGV, metros, monorails, and trams, alongside integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility solutions. The company emphasizes its commitment to contributing to a low-carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions. Alstom's global presence is supported by a talent base of over 86,000 people from 184 nationalities, focusing design, innovation, and project management skills where mobility solutions are most needed. Following the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation in 2021, Alstom significantly expanded its portfolio and global reach, further solidifying its position as a leader in the rail industry. The company's operations span across various segments including urban and mainline transportation, signalling, and services. Alstom provides maintenance, rebuilding, and renovation services, and also operates in the rail infrastructure market by designing, producing, and installing infrastructure for rail networks. This includes information solutions, electrification, communication systems, track laying, and station utilities. Alstom's commitment to innovation is evident in its development of new technologies, such as hydrogen-powered trains like the Coradia iLint, aiming to decarbonize rail transport. The company also invests in digital mobility solutions to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency. Alstom's headquarters are located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France.
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