Analyst, Requirements Management

At Alto, we are actively contributing to the transformation of Canada's future with our high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto. With the support of the Government of Canada, this innovative project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities and stimulate economic growth.

Would you like to take on a stimulating, high-impact challenge?  We are looking for an Analyst, Requirements Management. Please note that the candidate may be based in one of our 3 offices: Montreal, Toronto or Ottawa.

The role

Reporting to System Engineering Director and working closely with the Requirements Manager, this role will support the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle by administering the project’s Requirement Management (RM) tool and ensuring that technical requirements meet organizational standards. They will act as a facilitator between technical leads and the Requirements Manager, ensuring data integrity and creating high-visibility dashboards to track the project.

This role requires proven proficiency and the successful candidate will actively support IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management applications, requirements-focused groups, follow up on actions and produce BI dashboards.

The responsibilities

1. Tool Administration & Data Integrity

• Support administration of user access and roles and configure artifacts and work items.
• Perform regular audits of the database to ensure all requirements follow the INCOSE Guide for Writing Requirements and internal quality rules.
• Maintain traceability links between high-level project goals and lower-level technical specifications.

2. Stakeholder Coordination

• Identify, flag, and resolve missing, ambiguous, or conflicting requirements by coordinating directly with technical leads.
• Support the Requirements Manager in preparing for formal Review Meetings, reports and audits.

3. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Transform and model data extracted from IBM ELM to support reliable reporting.
• Build, and maintain BI dashboards for requirements status, traceability, maturity, verification progress and identify trends, such as "Requirement Volatility" or "Verification Progress."
• Implement clear logic for requirement states, compliance indicators, and progress metrics, ensure dashboards are aligned with project governance and decision‑making needs.

The requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Requirement Elicitation, Requirement Traceability Matrix, Verification and Validation, Deviation Management
• Proficiency in a Requirements Management tool (IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management preferred) and advanced data visualization software (Power BI preferred)

Key Competencies

• Proficient in IBM ELM applications and hands-on experience with requirement management tool configuration, workflow automation and link management across several project areas
• Familiarity with systems engineering standards: IEC 15288, ISO 24748, INCOSE SE Handbook.
• Full ownership of assigned business objectives, demonstrating accountability for outcomes and proactively driving results.
• Demonstrates the capability to communicate and request progress updates from senior engineers with consistent professionalism and courtesy.
• Strong analytical mindset understanding the underlying causes of data discrepancies rather than presenting figures
• Fluency in both of Canada’s official languages is considered an asset.

Why join our innovative team?

• Basic paid group insurance for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
• Access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle.
• Flex-Alto account of $500 to encourage a healthier approach and a more sustainable mode of transportation.
• A retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
• Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring.
• An incentive compensation program.
• Flexible hybrid work mode.
• A work environment that encourages initiative, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.
• A unique opportunity to shape the future of transportation in Canada.

We work to create high-performance, diversified teams

At Alto, we believe in the power of diverse teams. We aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone can develop and flourish. Alto offers equal employment opportunities to all and invites qualified individuals, regardless of their identity, origin or situation, to apply.

Please let us know if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. We will do our utmost to provide you with a fair and pleasant experience, while keeping any adjustments confidential.

Please note that we will communicate only with those candidates whose applications are selected for further consideration. To find out more about the entire project, visit Alto - Home.