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!
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
PDG
Effenco
Kathy Baig
President
Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
Marc Bédard
CEO
La Compagnie électrique Lion
Allan Benchetrit
CEO
Algolux
Stéphanie Castang
HR Director
Merkur
Sylvain Castonguay
Head of Commercial eVehicle Integration Strategy and Program and Operations Director,
Dana
Marc-Antoine Ducas
CEO
Netlift
Marie-Pier Fortier
Vice President, Human Resources,
LeddarTech
Sarah Houde
CEO
Propulsion Québec
Martin Larose
Vice President and General Manager
Novabus
Pascale Nini
CEO
Immervision
Simon Pillarella
Director, Skilled Labor and Funding
Propulsion Québec
Behnaz Saboonchi
Supply chain manager
Ivado Labs
Frantz Saintellemy
President & COO
LeddarTech
Louis Tremblay
CEO
AddÉnergie
David Van der Wee
COO
Alstom
Exhibitors and partners
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