Life Cycle Support Intern (Fall 2026, 4-8months)
Job Summary
Location:
Toronto Ontario CanadaJob ID:
R1012337Date Posted:
Company Name:
Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.Profession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoAbout Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together theres something for everyone to get stuck into. And thats where you come in.
Job Description:
Job Title:Life Cycle Support Intern
Rail Pass Type:Internship/Co-op(Full-time/Hybrid)
Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End):September 2026 December 2026 or April 2027 (4-8months)
Vacancy: 1
Location:100 Consilium Place Scarborough ON M1H 3E3
Work hours/week:40
Pay Details:$23-$30CADhourly
Stations on Your Journey:
Welcome and Onboarding Station
Intern Orientation
Online Onboarding Curriculum
Buddy Program for mentorship and guidance
Hands-OnWork Station
Real-world projects with top industry talent
Paid internship paid vacation
Hybrid work model
A chance to build your career with a global leader driving digital transformationand innovationthat helps support sustainable future
Networking Station
Ask Me Anything with the Executive Committee
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
SocialIntern Events: Coffee Breaks Onsite/Offsite events
Business Intern Events: InternShowcase & Graduationceremony
Company Social Events:Holiday PartyEmployee BBQs Golf tournament etc.
About This Opportunity
Hitachi Rail is a leading provider of train signaling solutions with a global presence. We work with customers around the world delivering cutting-edge technology and services. The Life Cycle Support Intern will assist in analyzing customer systems commercial performance indicators and operating reports. We are passionate about digital tools and automation and our dynamic team is our greatest asset. Join us at Hitachi Rail and become part of a supportive collaborative work environment!
Key Accountabilities
Assist with project management for service contracts.
Support the response to customer requests and resolution (e.g. technical queries expediting etc.)
Develop and adhere to project budgets and schedules.
Assist in the preparation of reports for management review and liaise with all levels within the company.
Develop digital tools to facilitate project needs and improve project management efficiency.
Ensure proper management of the current configuration validation of the original model and control of versioning.
Assist in bid management for service contracts to meet defined order intake targets
Assist in responding to RFQs RFPs and other customer requests
Assist in evaluating customer specifications and assessing Hitachi Rail solution compliance
Assist in delivering proposals within targeted performance (customer satisfaction on-time delivery bid cost vs. budget etc.)
Assist in customer account management including regular communication and visits
Interface with the customer or on-site Hitachi Rail team regarding technical and operational subjects related to the capture and processing of requests service delivery and the delivery of associated documents
Analyze customer feedback performance indicators and operating reports. Produce and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and compare them with targets set both internally and externally
Assist in monitoring the impact of obsolescence software and hardware change requests and lead resolution actions while effectively communicating with the customer.
Key Requirements
The successful candidate should be working toward a Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited university or college in Computer Science Software Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field.
Completion of the second or third year of an undergraduate program or currently pursuing a Masters degree.
Strong proficiency in Visual Basic (VB) and other programming languages.
Strong command of English with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Ability to work 40 hours per week in a hybrid environment for the full duration of the internship with a minimum of two days per week in the office.
Preferred Qualifications
Coop student available for a 4 or 8month term with at least one additional quarter or semester of coursework remaining after the internship.
Previous coop or internship experience is an asset.
Experience with DOORS Gherkin Jira and Git.
Ready to Begin Your Journey
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Line Status: Open until filled
This posting relates to an existing vacancy.
Our hiring process uses both human and technologyassisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people and all hiring decisions are made by people.
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at Hitachi Rail there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background age gender sexuality family status disability race nationality ethnicity religion and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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