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Director, Transit & Rail Operations, Central Canada
Director, Transit & Rail Operations, Central CanadaAECOM • Markham, York Region, CA
Director, Transit & Rail Operations, Central Canada

Director, Transit & Rail Operations, Central Canada

AECOM • Markham, York Region, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director, Transit & Rail Operations, Central Canada

The Transportation division of AECOM is excited to offer an opportunity for a creative, highly skilled Central Canada Transit and Rail Operations Director to join our team. Reporting to AECOM Canada’s Director of Operations for Transportation, the successful candidate will lead and develop the Transit and Rail practice in Central Canada, serve existing clients, develop new client relationships, and collaborate with Global and Regional Practice Leaders to implement regional initiatives. The role will coordinate technical services and staff within the transit and rail practice to foster collaboration across the region and may be based out of any AECOM office in Ontario.

Company Description At AECOM, we are delivering a better world. Whether improving commutes, keeping lights on, providing clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow AECOM’s transit and freight rail engineering team across Central Canada, focusing on transit and freight rail infrastructure for track design, systems, signals, communications, operations modeling, and associated infrastructure.
  • Direct transit and rail‑related projects, covering all phases from initial planning and design through construction and post‑construction support.
  • Develop and implement strategies to deliver successful project outcomes, including quality management, client engagement, staffing, and resource allocation.
  • Collaborate across AECOM’s Transportation groups and other business lines, integrating expertise from these teams as needed for complex projects.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and key government agencies in Central Canada to ensure successful project delivery and support the growth of AECOM’s presence in the region.
  • Collaborate with and be accountable to the Transportation Growth Leads to meet business development targets and initiatives, including providing staff to lead and participate in proposal preparation, strategic planning, and expanding AECOM’s service offerings in the transit and rail sector.
  • Develop and execute strategic initiatives to grow the transit and rail practice in Canada.
  • Recruit top talent to expand the practice.
  • Mentor and develop the technical abilities of staff within the practice.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with 12+ years of experience in transit and rail projects.
  • At least 4 years of leadership experience.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario, or equivalent degree.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • 15 years of senior management experience, including a minimum of 10 years in transit and rail engineering projects within Central Canada.
  • Strong familiarity with public‑sector transportation agencies, including provincial ministries, municipalities and agencies such as Ontario Northland, CN Rail and CPKC.
  • Expertise in transit and freight rail engineering, from design to maintenance.
  • Experience in business development, client development, and strategic planning for engineering services.
  • Highly collaborative, with the ability to build productive working relationships within AECOM and with global project teams.
  • Demonstrated experience in pursuing and winning opportunities in Canada, with a strong reputation in the Canadian transit and rail market.
  • Proven experience in leading and building multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to attract top talent within the Canadian transit and rail market.
  • Additional Information

    Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $147,000 to $260,000.

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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