Are you ready to lead operations for the most ambitious rail project in Canadian history?

Do you thrive in complex, high-profile programs with political, commercial, and stakeholder pressures?

Role Objective: This is a fabulous opportunity to lead all Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities during the Co-Development phase of Canada's largest infrastructure project, a transformative high-speed rail network spanning over 1,000 km from Toronto to Québec City.

Acting as the O&M lead within the development consortium, you'll oversee strategy, execution, stakeholder alignment, and lifecycle integration to ensure future operational excellence.

Key Accountabilities

• Drive all O&M planning and execution during the Co-Development phase, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
• Lead contract and commercial management within a cost-plus joint venture structure
• Represent the O&M workstream at consortium governance level and in external project forums
• Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team
• Ensure integration of operations requirements into infrastructure design and lifecycle planning
• Collaborate across design, construction, and private development partners to align on delivery

Key Skills & Experience

• 15-20+ years in rail or major transport, including 10+ in O&M or intercity/high-speed rail
• Strong track record in large-scale project delivery (PPP/P3 or Co-Dev experience preferred)
• Commercially astute: skilled in contracts, cost control, JV dynamics, and risk management
• Strategic thinker with operational insight and lifecycle focus
• Capable of leading through ambiguity, resolving conflict, and building trust across cultures

Location & Package

• Based in Montréal, Québec
• Up to C$550K+ basic salary + performance bonus + benefits
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship provided

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the backbone of a modern, sustainable transport network for millions. If you're looking for legacy-level work, this is it.

Our client is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, gender, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Every application will be reviewed by a real person and responded to.