Position Title:  Systems Assurance Manager - GO Rail Expansion (RER)

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What Is The Opportunity?

Aecon is currently seeking an Systems Assurance Manager to join the GO Rail Expansion (RER) project, located at 130 Adelaide St, Toronto. This transformational project is the largest capital infrastructure project in Ontario’s historic GO Rail Expansion program!  

What You Will Do Here:

• Manage a team responsible for design requirements, configuration changes and interfaces.
  • The Requirement Management team is responsible for managing all the requirements coming from different sources, to allocate them to the designers, to discuss them and agreeing the allocation with the designers and manage the IBM DOORS database.
  • The Configuration Change Management team is responsible for managing all the changes in the design proposed by the client from different sources, to get the impact analysis from the affected teams, to agree them with the partners, to present them to the client for its final approval.
  • The Interface Management team is responsible for managing the internal and external interfaces. The internal interfaces are between the partners, and the external interfaces are through the client. All the interfaces need to be discussed and agreed to reflect them in a document, which will be used in the design.
• Coordinate with other design and construction teams to be aligned and to get the inputs from several teams.
• Forecast and track the scope changes.
• Track the team progress to ensure the design milestones are met.
• Identify project milestones and adjustment to schedules.
• Assist and monitor statistics as required.
• Provide status and progress reports to project team, and management.

• Write and review purchase specifications and subcontract documents.
• Provide estimating and project management back-up as required.
• Develop and write reports and business correspondence.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.  

What You Bring To The Team:

• Completion of a diploma or degree in Engineering, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent. 
• Minimum of 8-10 years of industrial experience in a construction environment.
• 5 years of active experience in rail transit projects.

• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or management experience.

• The position is required to become familiar with the Project Agreement, and all other relevant contractual agreements related to the scope of responsibilities. 

• Must have a good understanding of project management concepts and practices. Ability to plan, conduct, co-ordinate and execute projects associated with the development, implementation, and maintenance of assurance activities.
• Knowledge of current office automation technology, PC hardware/software and relevant application.

• Knowledge of end user support functions and data security/audit principles and procedures.

• Must possess sound judgement, highly developed interpersonal skills, well developed organizational, analytical, problem solving, and oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as to co-ordinate efforts of others to accomplish objectives. 
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity. 

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.