Thank you all for participating to
En Route! The Event

Nearly 400 participants joined us at the RDV En route, an event made possible thanks to the support of our 40 exhibiting partners, whom we warmly thank!

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Concept and format

Pick and choose your sessions
from our all-virtual offering!

  • Watch spotlight videos from different businesses and educational institutions
  • Visit the booths of different businesses and education and training institutions at the fair
  • Attend presentations and panels of Quebec business leaders known for their expertise, either live or on your own schedule

If you’re a student, a skilled worker
or just looking for an exciting new challenge,

this virtual career fair is for you.

  • Learn about a budding sector that will reinvent mobility for generations to come
  • Familiarize yourself with the programs that lead to a career in EST
  • Find out which jobs are in demand and which companies are hiring
  • Find a job in the EST sector

If you’re an organization
looking to hire,

this virtual career fair is for you, too.

  • Meet qualified workers, students, and graduates looking to start a career
  • Promote your business and expertise in electric and smart transportation
  • Meet educational institutions and discuss their offerings
  • Advertise your job openings or internship opportunities to attract talent

Schedule

March 29, 2021

March 29, 2021: Intro to the EST sector and education and training opportunities

8:30 to 9 a.m.: Keynote (Live!)

  • EST: A big deal for Quebec – Sarah Houde, CEO, Propulsion Québec

9 to 10 a.m.: Inspiration session (Live!)

  • Discussion panel: Exciting careers and opportunities aligned with your values

With:

  • Louis Tremblay, President & CEO, AddÉnergie
  • Marc-Antoine Ducas, CEO, Netlift
  • Pascale Nini, President & CEO, Immervision
  • David Arsenault, President, Effenco

Moderated by:

  • Kathy Baig, President, Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec

10 to 10:30 a.m.: Sector overview (Live!)

  • Overview of the EST sector, current and future trends, and opportunities

Led by:

  • Simon Pillarella, Director, Skilled Labor and Funding, Propulsion Québec

11 a.m.: Spotlight videos from businesses and schools

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Networking for participants, businesses, and educational institutions (Live!)

  • 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Group discussion at participating partner booths
  • 12:30 to 2 p.m.: Chat online with participating partner booths

March 30, 2021

March 30, 2021: Careers in electric and smart transportation

8:45 to 9:30 a.m.: Sector snapshot – Transportation electrification and commercial fleet maintenance (Live!)
Led by:

  • Simon Pillarella, Director, Skilled Labor and Funding, Propulsion Québec
  • Stéphanie Castang, HR Director, Merkur

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Inspiration session (Live!)

  • Discussion panel: Transportation electrification: Quebec’s current position and goals

With:

  • Marc Bédard, CEO, Lion Electric Co.
  • David Van der Wee, Vice President, Rolling Stock & Components – North America, Alstom
  • Sylvain Castonguay, Head of Commercial eVehicle Integration Strategy and Program and Operations Director, Dana
  • Martin Larose, Vice President and General Manager, Nova Bus

Led by:

  • Sarah Houde, CEO, Propulsion Québec

10:30 to 11:15: Sector snapshot – Smart transportation and new mobility solutions (Live!)

Led by

  • Marie-Pier Fortier, Vice President, Human Resources, LeddarTech
  • Simon Pillarella, Director, Skilled Labor and Funding, Propulsion Québec

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Inspiration session (Live!)

  • Discussion panel: Smart transportation: The revolution is now!

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Networking for participants, businesses, and educational institutions (Live!)

  • 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Group discussion at participating partner booths
  • 12:30 to 2 p.m.: Chat online with participating partner booths

With:

  • Franz Saintellemy, President & COO, LeddarTech
  • Allan Benchetrit, President & CEO, Algolux

Led by:

  • Behnaz Saboonchi, Supply Chain Manager, Ivado Labs

Speakers

David Arsenault
David Arsenault

PDG
Effenco

Kathy Baig
Kathy Baig

President
Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec

Marc Bédard
Marc Bédard

CEO
La Compagnie électrique Lion

Allan Benchetrit
Allan Benchetrit

CEO
Algolux

Stéphanie Castang
Stéphanie Castang

HR Director
Merkur

Sylvain Castonguay
Sylvain Castonguay

Head of Commercial eVehicle Integration Strategy and Program and Operations Director,
Dana

Marc-Antoine Ducas
Marc-Antoine Ducas

CEO
Netlift

Marie-Pier Fortier
Marie-Pier Fortier

Vice President, Human Resources,
LeddarTech

Sarah Houde
Sarah Houde

CEO
Propulsion Québec

Martin Larose
Martin Larose

Vice President and General Manager
Novabus

Pascale Nini
Pascale Nini

CEO
Immervision

Simon Pillarella
Simon Pillarella

Director, Skilled Labor and Funding
Propulsion Québec

Behnaz Saboonchi
Behnaz Saboonchi

Supply chain manager
Ivado Labs

Louis Tremblay
Frantz Saintellemy

President & COO
LeddarTech

Frantz Saintellemy
Louis Tremblay

CEO
AddÉnergie

David Van der Wee
David Van der Wee

COO
Alstom

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