Company Description

Job Location(s): Open to Toronto, Ottawa, Kingston, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver

Why This Role is Extraordinary

At Egis, we don't just build transit systems and roads; we reimagine how cities move. As the Vice President and National Director, Urban Transportation, you'll oversee and shape our Rail & Transit team and our Transportation Planning & Mobility team, driving the future of urban mobility across Canada. This pivotal role calls for a subject matter expert in urban transportation—someone with the vision to lead transformational projects and the expertise to guide technical teams to success.

In this role, you'll leverage your leadership and technical acumen to support the growth of the Urban Transportation service line. You'll play a critical role in business development, forging strong relationships with clients and stakeholders while also serving as a trusted advisor to your teams. Your insights and experience will drive innovative solutions, ensuring Egis continues to deliver projects that set new benchmarks for quality and creativity.

You'll lead and inspire teams working on iconic projects, including the Blue Line LRT in Montreal, the Capital Line South LRT Extension in Edmonton, GO Expansion – On-Corridor Works (OnCorr) in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, the Ontario Line in Toronto, and the Gatineau-Ottawa Tramway. These projects represent your opportunity to tackle the challenges of urban growth and connectivity, creating lasting impacts on cities and communities.

Imagine building upon Egis's global reputation for excellence to create a ripple effect of progress and inspiration—across your teams, our clients, and the industry at large. This is your chance to shape the future of urban transportation in Canada.

Job Description

What You'll Do

Visionary Leadership:

• Establish and grow a strong organizational structure for our Urban Transportation Service Line in Canada.
• Develop and implement visionary business plans for Light Rail Transit, Bus Rapid Transit, Transportation Planning, and Municipal Engineering.
• Anticipate market shifts and innovations to position Egis at the forefront of the industry.
• Foster synergy across Canadian and international teams, driving cross-collaboration and success.
• Play a key role in M&A activities to propel Egis' expansion and integration.

Operational and Financial Excellence:

• Oversee the executive management of Urban Transportation teams across Canada.
• Collaborate with HR, Commercial, and Operations teams to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Ensure service excellence, efficiency, and cost-effective resource management.
• Maximize the financial success of the service line, with full P&L responsibility.
• Lead operational and budgetary planning with a focus on growth and profitability.

Business Development and Client Engagement:

• Be a trusted advisor and ambassador for Egis, building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Identify, develop, and convert leads into transformative projects.
• Spearheaded marketing campaigns aligned with Egis' strategic goals in Canada.
• Lead proposal preparation, ensuring innovative, client-centric solutions.

Technical Expertise and Mentorship:

• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in Light Rail Transit, Bus Rapid Transit, Transportation Planning, or Municipal Engineering.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers and teams, fostering growth and innovation.
• Ensure designs meet and exceed codes, standards, and regulations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts to deliver exceptional project outcomes.

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Table

• Trailblazing Experience: 20+ years as a Professional Engineer with a proven track record of success.
• Leadership Presence: A leader who inspires teams, clients, and industry peers.
• Technical Expertise: Expertise in Light Rail Transit, Bus Rapid Transit, Subways, Rail System, Transportation Planning & Mobility, or Municipal Engineering.
• Client-Centric Focus: Extensive experience working with public and private sector clients.
• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of consulting engineering, budgeting, and cost control.
• Business Savvy: Strong business development and marketing skills to drive new opportunities.
• Collaborative Excellence: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Cultural Agility: Bilingual ability in English and French is an asset.

Additional Information

Why Egis?

Egis is more than a workplace; it's a launchpad for careers that matter. We're on a mission to redefine engineering excellence in Canada and globally. With a culture built on innovation, collaboration, and impact, we provide our people with the tools, trust, and opportunities to shape the future.

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and leave a legacy in the engineering world, this is your moment. Join Egis and make a lasting impact—not just on projects, but on the industry as a whole.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.