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Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety (RAMS) Lead, Rail & TransitWSP in Canada • Edmonton, Division No. 11, CA
Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety (RAMS) Lead, Rail & Transit

Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety (RAMS) Lead, Rail & Transit

WSP in Canada • Edmonton, Division No. 11, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety (RAMS) Lead, Rail & Transit

Join WSP in Canada as a senior leader driving the development and implementation of System Assurance and RAMS strategies across major rail projects, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Why choose WSP?

  • A Canadian success story – proudly representing the country on a global stage.
  • Enhance the world around you – from the environment to infrastructure, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
  • Outstanding career opportunities – we grow, innovate, and welcome new ideas.
  • A phenomenal collaborative culture – experience teamwork at its best.

What you can expect to do here :

Strategic & Technical Leadership

  • Lead all RAMS activities for commuter rail, light rail, high‑speed, and subway projects.
  • Develop and implement Safety Management Systems and RAMS plans.
  • Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and assurance audits.
  • Plan reliability, maintainability, and life‑cycle cost forecasting.
  • Support incident, emergency, and operational risk planning.
  • Communicate across disciplines (architectural, mechanical, electrical, track, traction power, signalling, communications, rolling stock).
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship

  • Mentor professional engineers and lead multidisciplinary teams.
  • Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior staff.
  • Promote a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Client & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients and stakeholders on RAMS and life‑cycle cost matters.
  • Facilitate resolution of complex technical issues and balance client expectations.
  • Represent WSP in meetings, industry forums, and audits.
  • Project & Resource Management

  • Plan and manage RAMS deliverables, including scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Integrate RAMS requirements into overall project execution.
  • Drive incident management planning and emergency response strategies.
  • Organizational Impact

  • Shape RAMS practices, develop standards, processes, and tools.
  • Champion innovation and new methodologies.
  • What you’ll bring to WSP

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license or eligibility for registration.
  • 10+ years of RAMS / System Assurance technical leadership experience in the rail industry.
  • Specialization in at least one key rail systems area (e.g., electrical, mechanical, train control / signalling).
  • Strong understanding of CENELEC, CMREA, MIL‑STD requirements.
  • Experience with requirements management, validation / verification, testing, commissioning, and trial running (plus).
  • Experience with Safety Assessment (plus).
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and client engagement skills.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
  • About WSP

    WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, with over 65,000 team members globally. In Canada, 12,000+ engineers help design sustainable transportation, infrastructure, and environmental solutions. Our purpose is to future‑proof our cities and environments.

    Employment Equity & Accessibility

    WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. WSP is committed to employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

    Health, Safety & Environment

    Safety is a core value. All employees must comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies. Offers for safety‑sensitive positions are contingent upon performing key physical tasks as described.

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