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WSP Canada

Track - Corridor Lead, Rail and Transit

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The Opportunity:

The Track Lead will oversee the design, development, and implementation of railway track systems for major rail and transit projects. This role requires a highly skilled professional with expertise in track engineering, project management, and stakeholder coordination. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and sustainable rail infrastructure. In addition to leading the Track and Rail Discipline for the project, the role may include oversight of Overhead Wire Lines, Rail Containment and close collaboration with Signals Discipline Lead(s).

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.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:
  • Project Leadership: Manage and oversee railway track design and construction projects, ensuring alignment with industry standards and client requirements
  • Technical Expertise: Provide guidance on track alignment, geometry, materials, and construction methodologies
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all track designs comply with local, provincial, and federal rail regulations
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with transit authorities, contractors, and engineering teams to ensure seamless project execution
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to track design, construction, and maintenance
  • Quality Assurance: Conduct technical reviews and inspections to ensure adherence to safety and performance standards
  • Mentorship: Support and mentor junior engineers, fostering professional growth and development
  • Business Development: Assist in proposal development, client presentations, and strategic initiatives to expand WSP's rail and transit portfolio

What you'll bring to WSP:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in railway track design and construction
  • Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility for licensure in Ontario is preferred
  • Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; proficiency in track design software (e.g., Bentley Rail Track, Civil 3D)
  • Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of railway track design, construction, and maintenance
  • Software Proficiency: Experience with track design tools such as Bentley Rail Track, Civil 3D, and GIS applications
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage complex rail projects and multidisciplinary teams
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting

WSP est l'une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels à travers le monde. Notre mission est d'assurer la pérennité de nos villes et nos environnements.

Notre équipe compte plus de 65 000 membres dans le monde. Au Canada uniquement, nous sommes plus de 12 000 personnes impliquées dans tous les domaines; de l'assainissement de l'environnement à la planification urbaine, de l'ingénierie de bâtiments emblématiques à la réalisation de réseaux de transport durables. Nous trouvons de nouvelles façons d'extraire des ressources essentielles et développons des sources d'énergie renouvelables pour l'avenir.

Chez WSP :

  • Nous accordons une grande valeur à nos employés et à notre réputation.
  • Nous œuvrons localement, mais avec une envergure internationale.
  • Nous sommes axés sur l'avenir et remettons en question le statu quo.
  • Nous favorisons la collaboration dans tout ce que nous faisons.
  • Nous soutenons une culture d'autonomie et de responsabilisation.

Veuillez noter:

La santé et la sécurité sont des valeurs absolument essentielles pour WSP. Étant donné l'importance de se garder en sécurité, vous devez vous conformer à notre politique de santé, sécurité et environnement (SSE) en tout temps, ainsi qu'aux politiques SSE du client lorsque cela s'applique.

Les offres d'emploi pour des postes impliquant des travaux sur le terrain et assujettis en matière de sécurité sont conditionnelles à ce que les candidats soient en mesure d'effectuer des tâches physiques clés du travail tel que décrit dans l'offre d'emploi et lors de l'entrevue. Cela peut inclure la capacité de travailler dans une variété de conditions environnementales, telles que les régions éloignées ou isolées, travailler seul, et dans des cas de mauvais temps (dans des limites sûres et raisonnables).

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WSP accueille et encourage les personnes à mobilité réduite. Les accommodements sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats qui participent à tous les aspects du processus de sélection.

WSP souscrit au principe de l'équité en matière d'emploi. Seules les candidatures retenues seront contactées.

WSP n'accepte pas les cv spontanés transmis par des agences. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez lire VEUILLEZ LIRE L'INTÉGRALITÉ DE LA POLITIQUE

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.

Industry

Engineering

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2025-09-05

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