Transit & Rail Market Leader

GFT is seeking a Transit & Rail Market Leader  to fill a position within our Transit & Rail Group in Vancouver. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Vancouver office.

Working with the public transit team at GFT means shaping the future of transportation, delivering projects that improve mobility, safety, and accessibility for millions of passengers nationwide. Specializing in rail systems, bus rapid transit, and zero-emission mobility solutions, our experts combine deep technical knowledge with innovative thinking to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of transit networks. Together, we're transforming urban landscapes, reducing environmental impact, and connecting communities through state-of-the-art public transportation infrastructure. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.  

What you’ll be challenged to do:

The immediate and primary focus of the Transit & Rail Market leader will be on promoting business development, manage and contribute to large projects and ensure financial viability of the business group in Vancouver long-term. You should also use your extensive management experience related to roadway, bridge, hydrology/hydraulics, transit and infrastructure design projects to motivate and inspire others. 

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Work collaboratively with other GFT business groups and other offices to identify and pursue opportunities in British Columbia.
• Develop and execute growth & hiring strategy for Transit and Rail in the Vancouver Area.
• Provide thought leadership, regulatory oversight and mentorship to the developing and growing team and your clients, both internal and external.
• Champion quality, excellence & other relevant corporate initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements, including TAC, BC MoTT, MMCD, and other relevant municipal and provincial standards.
• Serve as project manager & project principal on key assignments.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.

We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ 

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Employment Status: Full-Time

Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.

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