About 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, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in. Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid) The Competitive and Market Intelligence Analyst will support the Urban Rail Signaling (URS) BL by conducting market intelligence activities, market analysis and industry researches to assist the URS business. Reporting to Strategic Marketing Manager, the Competitive and Market Intelligence Analyst works closely with marketing and product teams, sales, key account managers and capture leaders. Key Accountabilities: Manage the competitive and market intelligence lifecycle for URS BL, spanning from data collection to structuring, and also intelligence dissemination Contribute to the deployment and management of Competitive and Market Intelligence process and tools Define and update the structure of the research plan for URS Create URS market intelligence newsletters Support AI Projects whenever necessary Manage and feed with relevant information the top management Conducts targeted market research and analysis Investigate and analyze our competitors’ business activities and update competitors profiles Increase our knowledge of our competitors, and, more widely, our whole ecosystem, thanks to collective intelligence Engages with the Global Business Unit (GBU) and Business Line globally to develop an in-depth understanding of Thales resources, capabilities and internal networks regarding market intelligence Works closely with the GBU and Country business intelligence teams Key Requirements: Must be able to commit 8 months to the role starting from Jan 2, 2026. University degree or working towards a degree in marketing or business/market intelligence; and/or equivalent experience Experience in market study, knowledge management and Business Intelligence methods Ability to assimilate, integrate and extract relevant information in a concise manner, as appropriate Strong capabilities in Excel, data crunching, Visual Basic Past AI experience to automate activities/process Experience with any BI tools Strong language skills – must be comfortable in drafting messages in English; and be able to understand and operate comfortably in an international business environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an international organization and/or in the Rail Industry is a plus Bachelor’s degree in Market intelligence or equivalent Inquisitive mind, critical mind, autonomy, responsiveness, ability to network and openness to other cultures 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 https://www.hitachirail.com/careers. 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. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail. #LI-SV1 Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.
