Quality Specialist

Job Description The Opportunity: WSP is seeking a Senior Quality Specialist to join our Rail & Transit team in Toronto, Ontario, and Calgary, Alberta. Why choose WSP? We value and are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging . Our Flexible Work Policy supports work-life balance, encouraging you to prioritize personal and professional life. We support you both on and off the job. A Canadian success story — proud to showcase what Canada has to offer. Enhance the world around you — from the environment to infrastructure and terrain, WSP is integral to Canada’s development. Outstanding career opportunities — we are growing, innovating, and open to new ideas. A collaborative culture with dedicated people doing meaningful work. Join our journey and experience it firsthand. We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare, wellness programs, savings plans, and a clear future vision. #WeAreWSP What you can expect to do here: Support Analysts and Engineers in performing quality analysis and control for Rail & Transit projects and proposals. Lead the development of a Transportation Systems Quality Management System and maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification. Create QMP and procedures for major projects following contract and ISO standards. Review project management, safety, quality, risk, and communication plans from a rail systems perspective. Monitor quality activities and liaise with client’s Quality representatives. Lead project audits, including quality, financial, risk, and KPI analysis. Develop and maintain procedures for Transportation Systems Quality Assurance. Train project teams on QMS, Root Cause Analysis, and Continuous Improvement. Coordinate resolution of technical issues with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors. Manage nonconformance reports, change orders, and safety procedures. Review customer complaints and project performance issues. Travel as needed to support projects and client needs. What you’ll bring to WSP: Engineering degree recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario. Quality assurance/control certification. At least 5 years’ experience in Rail Systems projects using CENELEC and/or AREMA standards. Internal or Lead Auditor certification. Experience in Rail & Transit or similar fields. PMP certification and/or P.Eng license are advantageous. Experience in a consulting engineering environment. Strong knowledge of Rail Systems Quality Assurance and Control principles, testing methods, and documentation. Technical leadership and management skills. Understanding of Rail Systems Engineering concepts and lifecycle phases. Proficiency in problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to handle complex issues and collaborate effectively across management levels. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio. Job Info Job Identification: 71548 Locations: Aurora, Calgary, Thornhill, Toronto Posting Date: 07/29/2025 About Us WSP is a global leader in professional services, committed to future-proofing cities and environments. With over 65,000 employees worldwide, including 12,000+ in Canada, we work on projects spanning environmental remediation, urban planning, iconic buildings, sustainable transportation, resource extraction, and renewable energy. At WSP : We value our people and reputation. We are locally dedicated with an international scope. We challenge the status quo and focus on the future. We promote collaboration. We foster an empowering culture with accountability. Health and Safety are core values. Compliance with our HSE policies and client policies is mandatory. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. We are committed to employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr