Communications Consultant

Matchtech are working with a key client in Toronto to support the recruitment of a Senior Communications Design Consultant. This role is a permanent, full time position based from the client office in Toronto on a hybrid working basis.

Your Impact

• Lead the design of complex communications systems, including fibre backbone networks, CCTV, Access Control, Public Address, telephony, passenger signage, radio, intrusion detection, fare systems, SCADA, and master clock solutions.
• Develop and review technical design deliverables such as layouts, risers, elevations, schedules, wiring diagrams, and fibre termination diagrams.
• Oversee and approve technical documentation, including specifications, reports, calculations, test plans, test procedures, and test reports to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Apply systems engineering, systems integration, and assurance principles to communications designs for large rail infrastructure projects.
• Incorporate cybersecurity standards into system architecture and ensure designs meet relevant rail cyber requirements.
• Support construction and commissioning activities, including T&C, site visits, as-built reviews, and field issue resolution.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary design teams, BIM specialists, and discipline leads to deliver fully integrated solutions.
• Provide technical leadership on LRT, subway, transit hub, and rail yard projects through all phases.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A well-rounded background in rail communications systems, with 8–10 years of experience designing and delivering complex systems on large transit infrastructure projects.
• An engineering degree in a relevant discipline, with P.Eng. designation considered highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of IP-based networking and the full suite of rail communications systems, including SCADA, fibre networks, CCTV, passenger announcement (PA), radio, and access control.
• Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering, system integration, and assurance principles across multidisciplinary rail projects.
• Working knowledge of rail cybersecurity standards (e.g., CISSP, GICSP, IEC 62443) is considered a strong asset.
• Proven ability to interpret, review, and develop technical documentation—design packages, reports, specifications, and test documentation—with precision and clarity.