Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
16 hours ago
$133,200 - $195,400
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
sr&ed delivery
technical interviews
technical narratives
cra review
documentation frameworks
funding strategy
The role sits at the forefront of SR&ED strategy within WSP’s Transportation Systems team, which spans rail, transit, aviation, ports, marine, and fleet initiatives across Canada. You will shape how complex technical advancements are recognized, defended, and documented, helping project teams secure critical innovation funding for transformational infrastructure.
- Lead end‑to‑end SR&ED delivery for Transportation Systems projects, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct deep‑dive technical interviews to uncover eligible R&D activities and guide engineering leaders in articulating challenges.
- Create defensible technical narratives that demonstrate uncertainty, experimentation and innovation.
- Represent clients confidently during CRA technical reviews, answering questions and defending eligibility.
- Develop and maintain SR&ED documentation frameworks to improve audit readiness and consistency across business lines.
- Identify complementary non‑dilutive funding and structure multi‑program funding strategies.
- Collaborate with the national WSP SR&ED team to harmonize best practices, training and compliance tools.
- Facilitate meeting‑focused engagement, asking key questions to surface technical depth.
- Translate advanced technical work into concise, high‑impact narratives.
- Manage senior technical stakeholders and lead structured eligibility discussions.
Requirements
engineering degree
5+ years
sr&ed
cra policy
ms office
leadership
- Hold a degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field with hands‑on problem‑solving experience.
- Possess 5+ years of direct SR&ED delivery experience, including successful claims and CRA review support.
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of CRA SR&ED policy, eligibility guidelines and related tax legislation.
- Understand engineering, software, environmental, digital or AI‑related SR&ED pathways.
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) in fast‑paced engineering environments.
- Highly organized, proactive and collaborative, able to lead, influence and build strong relationships.
Benefits
WSP offers a purpose‑driven culture where community impact, global collaboration, and personal growth are core values. As a Top 100 Canadian employer, we provide limitless opportunities to advance your career, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive environment that balances work and life.
Compensation is competitive, with salary ranges varying by province (e.g., $147,500–$195,400 in AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK). Final offers consider education, experience, skills, seniority, location and other factors, and may be adjusted to meet business needs.
- Enjoy a supportive culture as a Top 100 Canadian employer with global expertise, mentorship and growth opportunities.
- Benefit from flexible work arrangements and a focus on real work‑life balance.
- Competitive salary ranges with adjustments for education, experience, location and performance.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
Founded 1959
Year Established
The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.
- Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
- Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
- Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
- Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
Culture + Values
78% global leadership
Internal Leadership Filling
Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.
3.7% retention increase
Employee Retention
Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.
>75% internal filling
Leadership Hiring Practices
Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.
Ethisphere recognition
Ethical Compliance
Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.
Environment + Sustainability
68% drop emissions
Emissions Reduction
Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.
65.1% SDG-linked
Sustainable Revenue
Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
90% emission reduction
Long-term Goal
Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.
30% scope 3 reduction
Supply Chain Emissions
Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
- Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
- Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018
Inclusion & Diversity
- No DEI content per instruction.