Montréal - Transport Economist

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:

The Transport Economist will support project planning, investment decision-making, policy development, and business strategy to enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and economic viability of transportation systems.

Missions/Main Duties:

• Market Analysis & Traffic Forecasting – Assess supply and demand trends, identify key market drivers, evaluate competitive dynamics, and forecast future transport volumes across different sectors.
• Economic & Financial Feasibility Assessments – Develop and apply financial models to evaluate the profitability, cost structures, and economic impact of new transport services, infrastructure projects, and operational changes.
• Investment Planning & Funding Strategies – Assess capital investment needs, explore funding mechanisms (e.g., public-private partnerships, government grants, private financing), and recommend optimal financing structures to ensure project feasibility.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) & Public Funding Justification – Conduct economic evaluations to quantify benefits, measure cost-effectiveness, and support decision-making for public and private investment in transport projects.
• Policy & Program Evaluation – Analyze and assess transport regulations, policies, and subsidy programs to ensure their effectiveness, economic sustainability, and alignment with strategic transport priorities.
• Economic Impact Assessment – Evaluate how transport infrastructure projects influence regional development, economic diversification, job creation, and industry competitiveness.
• Business Plan Development – Contribute to the preparation of comprehensive business plans, integrating financial, operational, and market feasibility analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Business Development & Opportunity Identification – Identify and assess new business opportunities within the transportation sector, including service expansion, infrastructure optimization, and strategic partnerships.

Profile/Skills:

Years of experience: Between 5 and 10 years of relevant experience in transportation economics.

Technical competiencies :

• Experience in market research and traffic forecasting.
• Understanding of rail transport.
• Financial modeling skills
• Experience in multimodal transportation is an asset.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions.

Personal and soft skills :

• Ability to adapt and willingness to learn continuously, with a strong analytical and synthesizing mind.
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) certification an asset, particularly for evaluating investments and complex financial models.
• Availability for occasional travel in Quebec, Canada and internationally, depending on project needs.
• Ability to work in a team and interact with various stakeholders, including infrastructure experts, government decision-makers and local community representatives.
• 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.