WSP

Vice President, Rail & Transit, Western Canada

WSP • $295K *
Vancouver, BC V5K 5J9In-Person
Transportation
15+ years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
  • Over 20 years of experience in the rail and transit sector, with senior leadership roles.
  • Experience managing complex, multi-regional businesses with full P&L responsibility.
  • Understanding of railway operations, maintenance, and multimodal systems.
  • Proven history of driving business growth and client development.
  • Strong executive presence and leadership capabilities in matrix organizations.
  • Commitment to safety, ethics, and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Set and execute the strategic vision for the Rail & Transit sector in Western Canada.
  • Lead and cultivate a high-performing business for profitability and growth.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with public and private sector clients.
  • Drive business development to position WSP for significant rail and transit projects.
  • Ensure excellence in safety, quality, and financial performance during project delivery.
  • Inspire and develop high-caliber teams and leaders within the organization.
  • Represent WSP in industry forums and engage in thought leadership initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a top-rated rail and transit firm globally.
  • Engagement in shaping mobility across Western Canada.
  • A platform for influencing industry standards and practices.
  • Access to professional development and leadership growth.
  • Involvement in major projects with substantial impact on communities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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 (ENR) 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'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.


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.

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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
Learn more about WSP
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1959
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