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Alstom keeps Canada moving

With more than 5,000 employees from coast to coast and the unique ability to design and manufacture our trains locally, we are a driving force behind rail-based public transport in Canada.

Thanks to our strategic sites, we offer the most comprehensive range of mobility solutions in the country: rolling stock, infrastructure, signalling, digital solutions, cybersecurity, green propulsion, and operations and maintenance services. Our products carry more than three million Canadians every day through landmark projects such as Montreal’s REM, Vancouver’s SkyTrain, and the light rail networks in Toronto and Edmonton.

A pioneer in sustainable mobility, Alstom introduced the Americas’ first hydrogen-powered train into service in 2023, reinforcing Canada’s role as a leader in the transition towards decarbonised transport. Working closely with our suppliers and partners, we pursue a clear ambition: to continue creating high-quality jobs and to develop innovative rail solutions, made in Canada, for Canadians.

  • 5,000
    employees
  • 5
    major sites
  • 3,300
    indirect and induced jobs
  • 575M CAD
    total contribution to GDP in 2024
  • 1,200
    Canadian suppliers
  • 697,000 CAD
    donated to non-profit organisations since 2021

Canada’s national train manufacturer

Alstom is the Canadian champion of the rail manufacturing industry. It is the only global rail company with an industrial footprint in the country.

  • Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC

    Located on Montreal’s South Shore, this site serves as Alstom’s headquarters for the Americas region. Beyond its administrative role, it also hosts design and engineering capabilities, as well as a prototyping and innovation centre.

  • La Pocatière, QC

    For more than 50 years, our centre of excellence for rail manufacturing in Québec has specialised in the assembly of metro trains, passenger trains and major components, with unique expertise in welding and automation.

  • Thunder Bay, ON

    Our Ontario facility, the historic birthplace of tramways, metro systems and commuter trains for the Greater Toronto Area, manufactures, assembles and modernises a comprehensive range of rail vehicles for urban passenger transport.

  • Brampton, ON

    Located in north‑west Toronto, our Brampton teams manufacture light rail vehicles for the North American market, including Citadis™ trainsets for the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa.

  • Kingston, ON

    Located in Ontario, our Kingston facility is home to the country’s only 2.1‑kilometre test track, used to test trains and locomotives and to validate signalling system upgrades.

Our solutions implemented in Canada

  • Vancouver, BC - Translink - SkyTrain & West Coast Express

    Since 1985, Alstom has been supplying metro cars for the SkyTrain network. Today, our teams are delivering an additional 235 next generation Mark V vehicles to renew the fleet. They also operate the WCE commuter rail service, which connects Vancouver and Mission, using Alstom rolling stock.

  • Edmonton, AB - ETS - South‑West Valley Line

    Alstom delivered a turnkey tramway system in Edmonton, including 26 light rail vehicles, signalling, power supply and integration testing. The line has been in commercial service since 2023, with Alstom teams responsible for its operations and maintenance.

  • Toronto, ON - Metrolinx - On-Corridor, GO Transit & light rail vehicles

    Alstom contributes to the transformative On-Corridor programme. It has delivered all GO Transit trains and is responsible for their O&M. It has supplied 112 LRTs for Eglinton Crosstown line, including O&M services, as well as for Finch West line (and maintenance) and Hazel McCallion Line.

  • Toronto, ON - TTC - Metro and streetcars

    Alstom has supplied the entire fleet of metro trains and streetcars for the TTC, as well as a modern CBTC signalling system on Line 1 and 264 streetcars. In January 2026, Alstom signed a CAD 2.3 billion contract for 70 new metro trains to modernise Line 2 and expand the network.

  • Ottawa, ON - OC Transpo - O‑Train Confederation Line

    Alstom is the key supplier for Line 1 of Ottawa’s O‑Train (the Confederation Line), which has been in commercial service since 2019. The company delivered 72 light rail vehicles, manufactured both locally in Ottawa and in Brampton, and also provides full maintenance for the line.

  • Montreal, QC - CDPQ Infra - Réseau express métropolitain metro system

    Alstom is delivering a turnkey metro system, including 212 rail cars and the signalling system. Its joint venture, Pulsar, is responsible for operations and maintenance. Since 2025, 50 kilometres out of a total of 67 - making it one of the largest automated metro systems in the world - have been open to the public.

  • Montreal, QC - STM - Metro & Signalling

    Alstom has supplied all trains for the Montréal metro since its inception. Between 2016 and 2021, the company delivered 71 of its latest Azur trainsets, representing 639 cars in service. It has also modernised the integrated control centre for the entire metro network.

  • Quebec, QC - CDPQ Infra - Tramway

    Alstom has been selected to supply 34 tram sets, along with their associated maintenance, for Québec City’s TramCité tramway project. This future backbone network, delivered under the leadership of CDPQ Infra, will offer residents of Québec City a new way to get around.

  • Waterloo, ON - GRT - ION Light Rail network

    Alstom delivered 15 light rail vehicles, manufactured in Ontario at its Kingston facility, for the ION Light Rail network in Waterloo. This 19‑kilometre light rail system was inaugurated in 2019 and connects the commercial and university centres of Waterloo and Kitchener via 19 stations.

  • Working in French in Quebec - Office québécois de la langue française

    As a holder of the OQLF certification, Alstom respects the fundamental right of employees to carry out their work in French in Quebec. The company has established a francisation committee and implements numerous initiatives to promote the use of French in the workplace.

  • AFNOR Certification - AFAQ 26000 - Recognition of our social responsibility

    In 2023, Alstom in Canada was awarded the “Confirmed Commitment” label in corporate social responsibility. This recognition highlights our contribution to the communities where we operate. Our Canadian operations are the first in the Americas region to receive this certification.

  • ISO 14001 Certification - Environmental performance

    Alstom demonstrates its environmental commitment in Canada with four sites (Thunder Bay, La Pocatière, Kingston and Saint‑Bruno) certified to ISO 14001. This recognition reflects our control of environmental impacts, the rigour of our environmental management system and our commitment to operating sustainably.

  • Women‑led Governance - Parity Certification - Silver level

    In 2025, Alstom in Canada obtained the prestigious “Parity - Silver level” certification from Gouvernance au féminin, recognising its progress in gender equity and inclusion. As a first‑time participant, the company has committed for three years, with an assessment based on governance, policies and culture.

  • Pride at Work Canada - Commitment to the LGBTQ+ community

    Alstom joined Pride at Work Canada in 2024 to strengthen LGBTQ+ inclusion across all its sites. The company takes part in workplace audits, delivers dedicated training and programmes, and relies on Alstom True Colors, its employee resource group.

  • L’Effet A - Women’s leadership programme

    Alstom is a member of L’Effet A, an initiative aimed at boosting women’s professional engagement and supporting organisations in building a more equitable workplace. Our objective is to increase the number of women within the organisation and accelerate their progression into leadership roles.

  • Equipped to Work - Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, Edmonton

    The Alstom Foundation supports the Equipped to Work programme, which helps Indigenous youth and women overcome barriers to employment. Funding provides support to participants, including access to professional certifications, equipment and public transport passes in Edmonton.

  • Operation Lifesaver Canada - Preventing rail incidents

    Alstom works with Operation Lifesaver Canada to promote rail safety education. More than 50 employees act as ambassadors, raising awareness among at‑risk communities to help reduce injuries and incidents near railway tracks.

  • No. 9 - Imagining My Sustainable Community - Educating the citizens of tomorrow

    Alstom funds the environmental programme of No. 9, a non‑profit organisation based in Ontario, which aims to raise awareness among young Ontarians of the impacts of climate change. This three‑year contribution strengthens education for sustainable development in four major cities: Hamilton, Toronto, Kingston and Ottawa.

  • Code MTL - Promoting access to digital skills

    The Alstom Foundation supports Code MTL to develop digital skills among students aged 5 to 14, particularly in underprivileged schools. The programme aims to encourage interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

  • Centraide Montreal and Bas-Saint-Laurent - Mobilising to reduce poverty

    Alstom supports Centraide in Montréal and La Pocatière through donations and strong employee engagement. In 2025, the mobilisation of our employees raised a record amount of more than CAD 140,000, helping to expand support for vulnerable populations and improve community well‑being.

  • Orange Shirt Society - Wearing an orange shirt on 30 September

    Alstom supports the Orange Shirt Society by creating an orange shirt designed by an Indigenous firm to honour the memory of residential school survivors. Donations matched by Alstom strengthen awareness of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, observed on 30 September.

  • Centech - Accelerating innovation in sustainable mobility

    Alstom partners with Centech, a Montreal‑based incubator, through a collaboration supporting Canadian start‑ups in smart and sustainable mobility. The objective is to drive innovation in priority areas such as artificial intelligence, automation, energy and decarbonisation.

  • Université Laval - Reinventing welding through AI

    Alstom works with Université Laval on a research programme in artificial intelligence and robotics aimed at modernising welding processes. With CAD 50,000 per year over five years starting in 2026, this partnership promises more connected, smarter and more efficient operations.

  • Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières - Analysing hydrogen performance

    Alstom collaborated with the Hydrogen Research Institute at UQTR to study the results of the Coradia iLint™ project in Québec, the first hydrogen train to enter commercial service in the Americas in 2023. The project analyses energy consumption, performance and environmental impact.

  • Ontario Tech & Polytechnique Montréal - Training specialised engineers

    Alstom is launching, together with Ontario Tech and Polytechnique Montréal, the first bilingual rail specialisation programme in Canada. With more than CAD 200,000 in support and tailor‑made courses, it is training a new generation of engineers ready to meet the growing needs of sustainable rail across the country.

  • McGill University - Sustainable Growth Initiative

    Alstom contributes to funding McGill University’s Sustainable Growth Initiative, a think tank whose mission is to provide businesses with practical solutions to help build a more sustainable economy.

  • Université de Sherbrooke - Preparing tomorrow’s talent

    Alstom supports Université de Sherbrooke with CAD 250,000 over five years to stimulate innovation, student research and diversity. This partnership strengthens hands‑on learning, climate awareness and the development of future talent in engineering, law and science.

  • Carleton University - Supporting female students in engineering and digital

    Alstom supports Carleton University with CAD 10,000 per year to help reduce the gender gap in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This support strengthens the Women in Engineering & IT programme through mentoring, networking and a range of dedicated events.

  • Confederation College - Renforcer les talents locaux

    Alstom collabore avec Confederation College pour soutenir le développement des compétences et le recrutement dans la région de Thunder Bay. Alstom dispose d’un grand site manufacturier dans la ville. L’entreprise participe à des salons de l’emploi et à des programmes de perfectionnement.

  • York University - Developing digital talent

    Alstom supports York University through Canada’s first integrated BASc programme. This curriculum allows students to develop their skills with 80% of their time spent at Alstom and 20% at the university, strengthening expertise in cybersecurity and digital systems.

  • École de Technologie Supérieure - Advancing applied engineering

    Alstom works with ÉTS, based in Montréal, to train the engineers of tomorrow by supporting student projects and master’s programmes. Alstom’s support has included sponsorship of the construction of a Formula ÉTS electric car, strengthening hands‑on learning.

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Working at Alstom in Canada

Joining Alstom means working for a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, at the forefront of innovation to serve customers and passengers today and tomorrow. As a key player in the energy transition, Alstom draws its values from the agility, inclusion and responsibility of its talented, diverse and deeply ethical teams. With Alstom, become an agent of change and a champion of the development of collective mobility in Canada and around the world.

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  • Engineering careers

    Like Benjamin, a structural engineer based in Saint‑Bruno, join one of our engineering, prototyping or R&D centres in Québec or Ontario. You will help invent, imagine and design the public transport systems of tomorrow.

  • Project management careers

    Like Dahne, Systems Engineering Coordinator on Montréal’s REM, bring your expertise in project management. Alstom is a key player in transforming Canadian cities through the country’s major infrastructure programmes.

  • Manufacturing careers

    Like Christian, a welder in La Pocatière, develop your skills and work on rail products and robotic equipment unlike any other in Canada. Alstom offers well‑paid jobs for skilled workers.

  • Rail operations careers

    Like Chantelle, a train driver on the West Coast Express line in Vancouver, step behind the scenes of rail transport by joining Alstom’s Operations & Maintenance teams, the leading private rail operator in North America.

  • Digital careers

    Like Sanguita, Cybersecurity Director in Toronto, put your information technology expertise to work for transport networks. As mobility becomes increasingly digital, Alstom is at the forefront of this transformation.

  • Support function careers

    Like Édouard, part of the Finance Americas team, contribute to Alstom’s activities by supporting our operational teams. We are actively recruiting in several strategic areas, particularly procurement and finance.

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