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Senior Operations Lead, Rail & Transit, you will lead the growth and delivery of freight railway infrastructure and facilities across Canada, with a strong base in Alberta. This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape strategy, drive operational excellence, and deliver complex, high-value infrastructure projects that support the movement of goods and strengthen national supply chains.
Your Impact- Lead the successful delivery of freight rail infrastructure and facilities projects valued at $35M+, from concept through design, construction, and commissioning.
- Drive strategic planning, operational execution, and market growth for rail and transit infrastructure services across Canada.
- Partner with key account teams supporting major clients such as CPKC and CN to strengthen relationships and expand business opportunities.
- Oversee multi-site facilities operations, optimizing asset performance, building systems, and lifecycle costs.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and on budget while maintaining exceptional technical and quality standards.
- Champion compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across all project phases and operational activities.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
- Deliver specialized infrastructure solutions including maintenance facilities, fueling systems, fleet infrastructure, and vehicle storage.
The Skills That Set You Apart- Extensive experience in freight railway infrastructure engineering and operations.
- Proven track record delivering medium to large-scale infrastructure and facilities projects ($35M+) across design, construction, and commissioning.
- Strong leadership experience in civil engineering and facilities project management, including multi-site operations oversight.
- Demonstrated success supporting strategic account growth and client development (e.g., CPKC, CN).
- Expertise in lifecycle asset management, building systems optimization, and operational performance improvement.
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation in Canada or eligibility to obtain.
- Highly effective communicator with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels.
CompensationAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $162,200 - $212,200
MB & ON: $148,000 - $198,000
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $146,500 - $194,600
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?Step into a leadership role where your expertise will directly influence the growth of Canada's rail infrastructure. Join WSP to deliver transformative projects, expand key rail partnerships, and drive innovation across freight operations.
Apply today and help build the future of rail infrastructure.#2026rail
