AI & Innovation Specialist (Internship) - ALTO project / Cadence

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

The Digital team leads the ALTO project’s Innovation and Artificial Intelligence program to identify, test, and deploy solutions aimed at improving project performance, team efficiency, and knowledge management.

The AI & Innovation Specialist will contribute to driving the Innovation program and to expanding AI use cases across the entire project.

Missions/Main Duties

Artificial Intelligence

• Identify and analyze AI use cases in collaboration with business teams.
• Support the deployment of generative AI and automation tools.
• Contribute to the development of demos and proof-of-concept projects.
• Measure productivity gains and the benefits of deployed initiatives.
• Contribute to AI governance and best practices for AI use.

Innovation

• Conduct strategic and technology watch activities.
• Help coordinate the portfolio of innovation initiatives.
• Organize ideation and co-creation workshops with teams.
• Contribute to relationships with technology partners, universities, and research centres.
• Prepare presentations for governance committees.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, civil engineering, or urban planning.
• Strong interest in AI, digital transformation, and innovation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools, Power Platform, and generative AI solutions.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in clear, accessible terms.
• Excellent communication skills in both French and 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.

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 [email protected] .

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

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Why SYSTRA?