Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
12 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
narrative creation
documentation
funding identification
stakeholder management
The role sits at the forefront of SR&ED strategy within our Transportation Systems team, covering rail, transit, aviation, ports, marine, coastal and fleet projects. You will guide technical advancements through recognition, defence and documentation, enabling project teams to secure innovation funding for transformational infrastructure across Canada.
You will oversee the end‑to‑end SR&ED delivery for transportation initiatives, ensuring claims are technically accurate, compliant and clearly articulated. By conducting deep‑dive technical interviews, crafting defensible narratives and representing clients during CRA reviews, you will strengthen compliance, audit readiness and open doors to complementary non‑dilutive funding. Collaboration with the national WSP SR&ED team will further harmonise best practices and tools.
- Lead end‑to‑end SR&ED delivery for Transportation Systems projects, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct technical interviews to uncover eligible R&D activities and guide engineering leaders.
- Create defensible SR&ED narratives that demonstrate uncertainty, experimentation and innovation.
- Represent clients during CRA technical reviews, answer inquiries and defend claim eligibility.
- Develop and refine documentation frameworks to improve audit readiness and consistency.
- Identify and structure complementary non‑dilutive funding opportunities.
- Collaborate with the national WSP SR&ED team to align best practices and compliance tools.
- Manage senior technical stakeholders and facilitate structured eligibility discussions.
- Translate complex technical work into concise, high‑impact narratives.
Requirements
ms office
engineering degree
sr&ed
cra
ai
leadership
The ideal candidate holds a degree in engineering, computer science or a related field and brings at least five years of hands‑on SR&ED delivery experience, including successful CRA interactions. A thorough grasp of CRA policy, eligibility guidelines and tax legislation, coupled with knowledge of engineering, software, environmental, digital or AI‑related SR&ED pathways, is essential. Strong communication skills, stakeholder management, proficiency with MS Office and a proactive, organized, collaborative approach round out the profile.
- Maintain proficiency with MS Office and thrive in fast‑paced engineering environments.
- Demonstrate strong organization, proactivity, collaboration, leadership and relationship‑building skills.
Benefits
WSP offers a proudly Canadian workplace recognized as a Top 100 Employer for 2026, a global network of brilliant minds, and limitless opportunities for growth, mobility and career shaping. Flexible work arrangements and a focus on real work‑life balance support your personal priorities.
Compensation varies by region, ranging from $133,200 to $195,400, with final offers reflecting education, experience, seniority and other factors. Salary ranges may be adjusted for business purposes.
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.