Common Data Environment (CDE) Lead - 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 CDE Lead is responsible for the implementation, administration, optimization, and day-to-day operation of the Common Data Environment (CDE) and related digital collaboration platforms. The role ensures that project information flows efficiently through configured systems, workflows, permissions, and integrations that support coordinated delivery.

This position focuses on platform configuration, workflow enablement, integrations, user support, access control, and operational performance of the CDE ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, configuration, and administration of the Common Data Environment
• Ensure the CDE supports project delivery workflows, review cycles, approvals, and information exchange requirements
• Configure folder structures, workflows, permissions, roles, and access controls within the platform
• Coordinate integration and interoperability between the CDE and connected systems such as BIM, GIS, EDMS, PMIS, and other digital tools
• Implement and optimize digital workflows to improve efficiency, traceability, and collaboration
• Support automation opportunities across review, approval, notification, and information exchange processes
• Monitor platform performance, usability, and adoption, and recommend improvements
• Provide technical support, onboarding, and user guidance for project teams and external stakeholders
• Develop training materials, user procedures, and practical guidance for consistent use of the CDE
• Apply security and access protocols in line with project and organizational requirements
• Support audits, compliance checks, and issue resolution related to CDE operations
• Coordinate with digital, IT, vendor, and project teams to resolve platform issues and enhance system capability

Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Construction Management, Digital Delivery, or a related discipline. Additional technical training in CDE platforms, BIM tools, or digital project systems is an asset.

Years of experience: 8-10+ years of relevant experience in CDE administration, digital delivery systems, BIM collaboration platforms, or project information environments in complex projects.

Technical competencies:

• Hands-on experience with CDE platforms such as Oracle Aconex, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or equivalent systems
• Experience with:
  • platform configuration
  • workflow setup
  • permissions and access management
  • user administration
  • system integration
  • information exchange processes
• Good understanding of ISO 19650 as applied to CDE implementation and digital project delivery
• Familiarity with integration across BIM, GIS, EDMS, PMIS, and reporting environments
• Knowledge of workflow automation, dashboards, and digital collaboration tools
• Awareness of cybersecurity, data protection, and controlled digital environments
• Experience supporting users and delivering training in digital platforms
• 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:

• Strong operational and service-oriented mindset
• Practical problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Attention to detail and process discipline
• Continuous improvement mindset.

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.