VP of Canada Transportation Growth & Leadership

Steer Ed; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical, dental, and vision insurance

Group Share Incentive Plan

3% RRSP contribution

Discretionary annual bonus

47 paid days off

Job summary

A premier consultancy is seeking an experienced Vice President/Senior Vice President for Transportation Infrastructure in Canada. This role involves driving revenue growth and developing a consulting team focused on the Canadian market. Candidates should have 15+ years in transportation consulting, strong leadership abilities, and the skills to manage client relationships effectively. A competitive salary package includes significant benefits and a generous number of paid leave days.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in transportation consulting with leadership experience.
• Proven track record of securing large-scale consulting assignments.
• Experience advising clients on transportation strategy, policy, and planning.

Responsibilities

• Drive Canadian revenue growth through market strategies.
• Build and develop the Canadian consulting team.
• Coordinate business development with senior leaders across North America.

Skills

Canadian transportation market network

Leadership in building and scaling teams

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Understanding of Canadian transportation policy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree

Job description

At Steer North America, we help shape the future of mobility, cities, and infrastructure. Our work supports more connected, sustainable, and accessible transportation systems that improve how people live, work, and travel.

Steer is an employee-owned international consultancy specializing in transportation and infrastructure. We combine global expertise with local insight to help public and private sector clients tackle complex mobility challenges and make better decisions about how people and goods move.

Our teams advise governments, transit agencies, airports, infrastructure investors, and private mobility operators across strategy, advisory, planning, and operations. From major transit investments to airport development and emerging mobility solutions, our work influences transportation systems relied on by millions.

What defines Steer is our people — curious thinkers, collaborative problem solvers, and changemakers who care about the communities we serve. Joining Steer means working on meaningful projects, contributing ideas that matter, and building a career with real impact.

Role Overview

The Vice President / Senior Vice President, Canada, Transportation Infrastructure is responsible for:

Driving Canadian revenue growth by developing and executing a Canada-specific go-to-market strategy in Steer’s current and emerging business lines.

Building and developing the Canadian team, ensuring the right talent, capabilities, and leadership are in place to meet current and future market opportunities.

This role requires deep expertise in Canadian transportation markets, strong client relationships, and the ability to bridge market development with organizational growth.

Key Activities

1. Canadian Business Development and Client Leadership

• Develop and execute a business development strategy to expand Steer’s Canadian market presence in Steer’s current and emerging business lines.
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with key public and private sector decision-makers across Canada.
• Anticipate and respond to Canadian market trends, regulatory changes, and funding opportunities.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of winning proposals and presentations tailored to Canadian clients.
• Negotiate and secure high-value contracts, ensuring alignment with Steer’s commercial objectives.
• Oversee project delivery to align with client expectations and mentor project managers to successful and profitable project outcomes.

2. Canadian Team Development

• Build and scale the Canadian consulting team to meet growing demand and strategic priorities.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing staff across service areas, with a focus on leadership succession and specialized expertise.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture within the Canadian offices.
• Ensure staff have opportunities for career growth and exposure to challenging, high-impact projects.

3. Collaboration & Representation

• Work closely with other senior leaders across North America to coordinate business development efforts and share market intelligence.
• Represent Steer at Canadian industry conferences, government roundtables, and other public forums.
• Promote Steer’s brand through professional networks, and speaking opportunities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s preferred).

Experience:

• 15+ years in transportation consulting, with significant leadership responsibility for business development and team growth in Canada.
• Proven track record of securing large-scale consulting assignments in Canadian markets.
• Experience advising clients on transportation strategy, policy, and planning issues.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong Canadian transportation market network.
• Proven leadership in building and scaling teams.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute tactically.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Deep understanding of Canadian transportation policy, funding, and delivery models.
• Willingness to travel within Canada and to the US.

How You’ll Grow

We value curiosity and a commitment to growth at every stage of a career. Regardless of your level of experience, you will be encouraged to keep learning, build new capabilities, and pursue opportunities that expand your impact and professional development. You will be supported through structured programs and on-the-job learning opportunities that build the breadth and depth of your skills at each level of growth and leadership.

Benefits That Support You

We believe that supporting our people is essential to delivering great work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth. An important part of this is a commitment to a flexible, hybrid working environment.

Our benefits include:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• RRSP contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous paid time off including vacation, public holidays, sick time, and volunteering days- up to 47 days annually
• Group Share Incentive Plan, providing employees with the opportunity to share in the long-term success of the firm

Why People Choose Steer

Our people join Steer because they want to do meaningful work in a collaborative and intellectually curious environment. At Steer you’ll find:

• A culture that values collaboration, where you can work in partnership with teammates from around the world
• Projects that create tangible improvements in how people move and connect, impacting the daily lives of millions of people
• Expert colleagues who are passionate about the future of mobility and cities
• The flexibility to build your professional skills and a consulting practice in a way that matches your ambition

Our Commitment to Fairness & Inclusion

At Steer, everyone is valued for their talent, curiosity, and potential. We recruit based on capability — not background or pedigree — and our interviewers are trained to run fair and inclusive processes that give every candidate an equitable opportunity to succeed.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all legally protected backgrounds. We provide accommodations throughout the hiring process and during employment to ensure everyone can participate fully.

Salary Range - $200,000 - $280,000, plus benefits