Senior Operations Lead, Rail & Transit
About the role
Job Description
What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.
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 with Us
As a 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.
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.
#WeAreWSP
Compensation
AB, 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
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.
Please Note:
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 .
Not the right fit? Search for Operations Lead, Rail & Transit jobs in Alberta, Canada
About WSP
What if you could shape built and natural environments – and the future of those that use them?
With us, you can.
As a leading professional services consulting firm, we plan, advise, design, manage and engineer long lasting solutions that benefit generations to come. With a Future Ready® mindset, we deliver solutions that shape the communities of tomorrow and help societies find ways to thrive sustainably today.
Imagine a better future for us all – and a better future for you.
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Senior Operations Lead, Rail & Transit
About the role
Job Description
What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.
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 with Us
As a 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.
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.
#WeAreWSP
Compensation
AB, 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
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.
Please Note:
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 .
Not the right fit? Search for Operations Lead, Rail & Transit jobs in Alberta, Canada
About WSP
What if you could shape built and natural environments – and the future of those that use them?
With us, you can.
As a leading professional services consulting firm, we plan, advise, design, manage and engineer long lasting solutions that benefit generations to come. With a Future Ready® mindset, we deliver solutions that shape the communities of tomorrow and help societies find ways to thrive sustainably today.
Imagine a better future for us all – and a better future for you.