Quality Specialist - Rail and Transit

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? 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.

As a Senior Quality Specialist
, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of rail and transit systems across Canada. This is your chance to contribute to projects that enhance mobility, improve safety, and create sustainable communities.

• Develop and implement a Transportation Systems Quality Management System aligned with ISO 9001:2015 standards
• Lead the creation of Quality Management Plans and procedures for major projects, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements
• Conduct project audits and analyze KPIs to drive continuous improvement and optimize performance
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to resolve technical issues and maintain quality standards
• Train project teams on QMS requirements, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement techniques
• Monitor nonconformance reports and ensure timely resolution to maintain project integrity

• University degree in Engineering and recognized quality assurance/quality control designation
• Minimum 5 years of experience in rail systems projects using CENELEC and/or AREMA standards
• Internal and/or Lead Auditor certification; PMP and/or P.Eng designation is an asset
• Proven experience in consulting engineering environments and managing complex quality processes
• Strong knowledge of Rail Systems QA/QC principles and lifecycle phases (design, testing, integration)
• Proficiency in tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio

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 across the country or around the globe, we’ll 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. Proud to share that the WSP in Canada Rail & Transit team has achieved 1st place for “Great Company to Work for in Canadian Rail” at the Inaugural TRACCS Transit & Rail Association Awards.

• Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, Yukon: $135,200 – $179,100
• Manitoba & Ontario: $123,300 – $169,800
• New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island & Quebec: $122,100 – $162,200

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.

WSP est l’une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels à travers le monde. Notre mission est d’assurer la pérennité de nos villes et nos environnements.

Notre équipe compte plus de 65 000 membres dans le monde. Au Canada uniquement, nous sommes plus de 12 000 personnes impliquées dans tous les domaines; de l’assainissement de l'environnement à la planification urbaine, de l'ingénierie de bâtiments emblématiques à la réalisation de réseaux de transport durables. Nous trouvons de nouvelles façons d'extraire des res sources essentielles et développons des sources d'énergie renouvelables pour l'avenir.

• Nous accordons une grande valeur à nos employés et à notre réputation.
• Nous œuvrons localement, mais avec une envergure internationale.
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