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The Opportunity - Build the Future of Rail & Transit in Western Canada

As part of WSP's national Transportation & Infrastructure sector, our Transportation Systems business brings together more than 900 professionals across Canada and internationally. Recognized by Engineering NewsRecord (ENR) as the #1 Rail & Transit firm globally for 10 consecutive years, WSP continues to shape the future of mobility.

In this executive leadership role, you will provide strategic, commercial, and operational leadership for Rail & Transit across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, while contributing to WSP's Global Rail & Transit leadership team. You will lead a growing practice of more than 100 professionals, oversee a significant P&L portfolio, and drive sustainable growth aligned with WSP Canada's strategic plan.

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Your Impact

• Set and execute the strategic vision for Rail & Transit in Western Canada, aligned with national and global business objectives.
• Lead and grow a highperforming business, optimizing margins, utilization, cash flow, and longterm profitability.
• Strengthen trusted client relationships with publicsector agencies, private partners, and industry organizations.
• Champion business development efforts, positioning WSP for major rail and transit opportunities across Western Canada.
• Provide executive oversight of project delivery, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, risk management, and financial performance.
• Develop and inspire leaders and teams, fostering engagement, retention, and a strong succession pipeline.
• Represent WSP publicly, through industry events, client engagements, and thoughtleadership opportunities.

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The Skills That Set You Apart

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related technical discipline.
• 20+ years of professional experience, including senior leadership roles within the rail and transit industry.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multiregional businesses with full P&L accountability.
• Deep understanding of railway operations, maintenance, and multimodal transportation systems.
• A proven track record of business growth, client development, and financial performance.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, communicate, and lead in a matrix organization.
• An uncompromising commitment to safety, ethics, and professional integrity.

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Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation

All Regions across Canada: Salary for this position starts at $295,000

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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Ready to Shape the Future?

If you're ready to lead, influence, and grow one of Canada's most impactful Rail & Transit practices, we'd love to hear from you.

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At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
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At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
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Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
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