# Vice President, Rail & Transit, Western Canada

**Company**: WSP
**Experience**: executive
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $295,000
**Category**: Consulting
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We are seeking a Vice President, Rail & Transit, Western Canada to lead our Rail & Transit practice across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. As part of WSP's national Transportation & Infrastructure sector, you will provide strategic, commercial, and operational leadership for Rail & Transit, contributing to WSP's Global Rail & Transit leadership team.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- 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.

**Requirements:**

- 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.

**What We Offer:**

- Competitive salary starting at $295,000 per year.

- 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.

## Skills

### Required
- engineering
- business
- railway operations
- maintenance
- multimodal transportation systems
- leadership
- strategic planning
- client development
- financial management

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