Director, Rail

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada WSP Canada Full time
The Opportunity:

Imagine being the guiding force behind the development and execution of rail and transit projects at WSP Canada. As the Director, Rail & Transit, you will be accountable and will bring a deep understanding of rail and transit systems to the table, managing complex projects with strategic planning and expertise.

Why choose WSP?
  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
  • Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
  • A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
  • Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
  • Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
  • A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:
  • Strategic Leadership: Picture yourself at the helm, charting the course for the rail and transit sector with strategic plans that align with our organizational objectives.
  • Project Management: Visualize overseeing intricate rail and transit projects working with major clients like Metrolinx and TTC, ensuring they're delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Team Development: Envision building and mentoring a high-performing team of rail systems, track, railway operations and maintenance engineers, designers, and project managers, inspiring them to reach new heights.
  • Client & Partner Relations: Imagine yourself forging strong relationships with clients, high-quality contractors, industry stakeholders becoming their trusted partner.
  • Scope of Knowledge: Apply your extensive knowledge of the most recent technological advances in rail and transit systems to complex multi-disciplinary project. Use digital tools to produce 3D designs using collaborative engineering approaches during project development, delivery, and execution, making a significant impact on the community's success.
  • Decision Making: You will make strategic decisions and empower your team to significantly impact the success of essential projects in our communities and the organization's reputation.
  • Complexity & Judgment: You will navigate complex rail and transit project challenges using independent judgment to ensure successful outcomes.

What you'll bring to WSP:
  • Proven experience in rail and transit project management, working with clients within Canada.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to make impactful decisions.
  • Proven experience to lead and inspire teams to achieve project goals.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and independent judgment.
  • In-depth knowledge of rail and transit systems.
  • Strategic planning and project management expertise.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

  • We value our people and our reputation
  • We are locally dedicated with international scale
  • We are future focused and challenge the status quo
  • We foster collaboration in everything we do
  • We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

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