Vice President, Rail & Transit, Western Canada

WSP in Canada; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 265,500 - 324,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Health and Safety policies

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking an executive leader to drive the future of Rail & Transit in Western Canada. This role involves overseeing a team of over 100 professionals, providing strategic leadership in the rail industry, and cultivating vital client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and a proven track record of business growth. This position offers a competitive salary starting at $295,000 along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of professional experience in rail and transit.
• Success in leading complex regional businesses.
• Deep understanding of railway operations and transportation systems.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic vision for Rail & Transit in Western Canada.
• Lead and grow a high-performing business.
• Champion business development for major rail and transit opportunities.

Skills

Leadership in rail and transit

Business development

Client relationship management

P&L accountability

Safety and risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity – Build the Future of Rail & Transit in Western Canada

As part of WSP’s national Transportation & Infrastructure sector, our Transportation Systems business brings together more than 900 professionals across Canada and internationally. Recognized by Engineering News‑Record as the #1 Rail & Transit firm globally for 10 consecutive years, WSP continues to shape the future of mobility.

In this executive leadership role, you will provide strategic, commercial, and operational leadership for Rail & Transit across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, while contributing to WSP Canada’s Global Rail & Transit leadership team. You will lead a growing practice of more than 100 professionals, oversee a significant P&L portfolio, and drive sustainable growth aligned with WSP Canada’s strategic plan.

Your Impact

• Set and execute the strategic vision for Rail & Transit in Western Canada, aligned with national and global business objectives.
• Lead and grow a high‑performing business, optimizing margins, utilization, cash flow, and long‑term profitability.
• Strengthen trusted client relationships with public‑sector agencies, private partners, and industry organizations.
• Champion business development efforts, positioning WSP for major rail and transit opportunities across Western Canada.
• Provide executive oversight of project delivery, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, risk management, and financial performance.
• Develop and inspire leaders and teams, fostering engagement, retention, and a strong succession pipeline.
• Represent WSP publicly, through industry events, client engagements, and thought‑leadership opportunities.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related technical discipline.
• 20+ years of professional experience, including senior leadership roles within the rail and transit industry.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi‑regional businesses with full P&L accountability.
• Deep understanding of railway operations, maintenance, and multimodal transportation systems.
• A proven track record of business growth, client development, and financial performance.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, communicate, and lead in a matrix organization.
• An uncompromising commitment to safety, ethics, and professional integrity.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition – because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

All Regions across Canada: Salary for this position starts at $295,000.

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you’re ready to lead, influence, and grow one of Canada’s most impactful Rail & Transit practices, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges – engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion – to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day – applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here.

Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here.