Director, Track & Civil, Ontario

WSP USA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ontario seeks a Director, Track & Civil to lead a team in planning and delivering transformative infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in rail and transit project management, proven leadership skills, and a P.Eng designation. This role offers a collaborative environment with access to high-profile projects and a commitment to professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work options

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in rail and transit project management.
• Proven ability to lead Track & Civil design teams.
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Define vision and roadmap for the Track & Civil team.
• Lead and mentor engineers and project managers.
• Forge strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Rail and transit project management

Complex problem-solving

Team development

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: Join WSP Canada and shape the future of rail and transit. As Director, Track & Civil within our Ontario practice, you’ll be a driving force behind the planning and delivery of transformative infrastructure projects. Leveraging your deep expertise in rail engineering, you’ll lead a dynamic and growing team of specialists. At WSP—a global leader in engineering—you’ll gain access to industry-leading tools, a network of international experts, and some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the field. Thrive in a collaborative environment that supports your professional growth and empowers you to make a lasting impact.

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.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Strategic Leadership and Project Delivery: Define the vision for the Track & Civil team, craft a strategic roadmap, and deliver large and small projects that align with WSP’s broader objectives.
• Team Development: Lead and mentor a high-performing group of Track & Civil engineers, designers, and project managers, motivating them to achieve excellence on various pursuits and projects.
• Client & Partner Relations: Forge strong, lasting relationships with clients and industry stakeholders, becoming their trusted advisor and go-to collaborator.
• Project Management: Steer complex rail and transit projects for major clients like Metrolinx, TTC, CN, and CPKC—ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.
• Scope of Knowledge: Apply your deep expertise to multi-disciplinary projects—leveraging and evolving digital tools to produce Track & Civil designs through collaborative engineering approaches that drive community success.
• Decision Making: Make strategic choices about team composition, investments in training and tools, and empower your team to deliver impactful projects that benefit communities, foster career growth, and contribute to WSP’s success.
• Complexity & Judgment: Navigate the challenges of intricate rail and transit projects—using sound judgment and experience to guide them to successful outcomes.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Demonstrated experience leading Track & Civil design teams and managing complex projects. This includes expertise in track alignment design for mainline and yard configurations, civil/grading design, working knowledge of drainage systems, experience with special trackwork, and a proven ability to lead integrated 3D design solutions encompassing all infrastructure within the rail right-of-way.
• 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.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation in Ontario and willingness to obtain licensure in other provinces across Canada.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Experience leading a track and civil design team (either on a project or as a people leader/manager).
• Experience as a leader on multi-disciplinary rail and transit projects.
• The ideal candidate would have experience with commuter, transit, and freight rail.

About WSP

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.

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