The Opportunity:

WSP Canada is leading the way, assisting our clients in modernizing their bus and fleet assets. Our focus areas include fleet electrification and automation, with an emphasis on digital, systems, and operational optimization. We leverage the wide WSP platform and service offering to provide comprehensive solutions for our clients.

Our team is currently seeking a Systems & IT Infrastructure Principal to join our Bus and Fleet team located in our Vancouver office. Reporting to the Vice-President, the Systems & IT Principal will work collaboratively with a team of Chief Engineers and Specialists across Transit and Energy control disciplines (Systems Engineering, Signals, Electrification Systems, Data Communications, SCADA systems, IT infrastructure, etc.), Project Managers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system and IT infrastructure, with a proven track record in leadership, consulting, and strategic planning. This role requires a deep understanding of operational systems, management systems, and system architecture, applied to the bus and fleet ecosystem.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging

• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

# WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• You will lead and guide the team, fostering innovation and excellence.

• You will manage the Bus and Fleet System and IT team for efficient operations and work with other Business Lines and subsector markets as required.

• You will oversee IT infrastructure and solutions proposed for fleet operations.

• You will consult with stakeholders to address system requirements and ensure compliance.

• You will optimize processes and manage resources to achieve goals and objectives assigned.

• You will stay updated with industry trends and build a high-performance team.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• University or master’s degree in electrical engineering, information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Registered or eligible to register as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).

• 10-15 years of experience in consulting, system engineering and technology deployment, in-depth knowledge of operational systems, management systems, and system architecture.

• People skills and ability to work in a client centric collaborative environment

• Strong knowledge and understanding of Systems Engineering processes and principles.

• Proven ability to work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams and across different business units.

• Project management and analytical skills: ability to analyze and manage complex technical problems/projects and develop effective solutions.

Salary range in British Columbia: $121,600 - $167,300

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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation

• We are locally dedicated with international scale

• We are future focused and challenge the status quo

• We foster collaboration in everything we do

• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)