Transportation Modeller (Strategic Modelling)

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.

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Context

SYSTRA is looking for a Transportation Modeller Transport to join the team. The role focuses on demand forecasting, network performance, scenario analysis, and construction impacts using strategic and simulation models.

Missions/Main Duties

• Develop, calibrate, and validate advanced transport models using industry-standard software (EMME, VISUM, CUBE, AIMSUN, or similar platforms) to analyze traffic patterns, demand forecasting, and network performance.
• Utilize and update transport models to assess the impacts of road closures and construction detour plans on the wider transportation systems.
• Coordinate the modelling work and data exchange between strategic models and micro-level simulation models.
• Analyze complex transportation data sets and synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Design and execute scenario modelling to evaluate the impact of proposed transport interventions, policy changes, and infrastructure investments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and visualizations that communicate modelling results and planning recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Profile/Skills

Education: University Degree in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering or relevant field.

Years of experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience in transportation modelling, transportation planning, and / or related traffic engineering and infrastructure planning roles.

Technical skills:

• Advanced proficiency with transport modeling software such as EMME, VISUM, CUBE, AIMSUN, and / or equivalent platforms.
• Strong expertise in travel demand forecasting, traffic simulation, and network analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with GIS software and spatial data analysis.
• Solid understanding of transportation planning principles, urban mobility concepts, and transportation policy.

Soft skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.

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.

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

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.

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