Executive Rail & Transit Leader, Western Canada

WSP in Canada; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 295,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Top 100 Employer in Canada

Global collaboration

Job summary

WSP in Canada seeks an executive leader to drive the Rail & Transit practice across Western Canada, including BC, AB, SK, and MB. You will guide strategy, oversee a growing team of professionals, and ensure profitability and client success in a multi-region setting.

The role requires 20+ years in rail/transit leadership, strong executive presence, and a track record of growth and safety excellence. This is a high-impact role with broad stakeholder engagement and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related technical discipline.
• 20+ years of professional leadership experience in rail/transit.
• Proven ability to lead multi-regional businesses with full P&L accountability.
• Deep understanding of railway operations and multimodal transportation systems.
• Track record in growth, client development, and financial performance.
• Strong executive presence to lead in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the strategic vision for Rail & Transit in Western Canada, aligned with national and global objectives.
• Lead and grow a high-performing business, optimize margins, utilization, cash flow, and long-term profitability.
• Strengthen relationships with public-sector agencies, private partners, and industry organizations.
• Champion business development for major rail and transit opportunities across Western Canada.
• Provide executive oversight of project delivery with focus on safety, quality, risk, and financial performance.
• Develop leaders, foster engagement, retention, and succession planning.
• Represent WSP publicly through events, client engagements, and thought leadership.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L ownership

Rail & Transit knowledge

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

WSP in Canada seeks an executive leader to drive the Rail & Transit practice across Western Canada, including BC, AB, SK, and MB. You will guide strategy, oversee a growing team of professionals, and ensure profitability and client success in a multi-region setting.

The role requires 20+ years in rail/transit leadership, strong executive presence, and a track record of growth and safety excellence. This is a high-impact role with broad stakeholder engagement and growth opportunities.