About Us
Job Locations: Toronto, Ottawa or Kingston
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Join Egis, where your ambition meets unmatched growth opportunities.
Egis is a leading global company in consulting engineering and construction, operating in over 120 countries with more than 22,000 professionals. Since the 1980s, Egis has been delivering innovative, sustainable, and safety-focused solutions in transportation, urban development, and water management. Its mission is deeply rooted in improving people's quality of life and supporting the social and economic development of communities, while actively pursuing carbon neutrality goals by 2050.
In Canada, Egis employs over 1,000 professionals across offices in Toronto, Vaughan, Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston, North Bay, Perth, Vancouver, and Calgary. Egis Canada offers a full range of engineering services to public and private sector clients, leveraging global expertise to create local impact.
Our values reflect everything we believe in:
- A Responsible Company – We care about people and our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and in whatever we do.
- A People-First company – It’s an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.
- A Creative Company – Creativity is in our DNA. It’s the fuel that helps us tackle the great challenges of our time.
Egis is involved in numerous major infrastructure projects, including the Gatineau Tramway, the extension of Montreal’s Blue Metro Line, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM), the GO Transit network expansion megaproject in Toronto, and the extension of the Capital Line in Edmonton.
About the Role
Location: Toronto, ON or other Egis office locations across Canada
Egis is a global leader in shaping sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. Join us as we redefine the future of transit and make a positive impact on communities across Canada.
As Vice-President, Bus and Transit, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction, growth, and technical excellence of our bus and transit practise nationwide. This leadership position combines business development, client engagement, Team building, project leadership and the advancement of technical standards within the discipline.
You will be part of Egis’ Urban Transportation team, developing strategies to unlock market opportunities, build internal capabilities, and deliver outstanding value to our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Bus and Transit discipline, in line with Egis’ corporate objectives and market trends.
- Team Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of engineers and specialists, promoting innovation and technical excellence.
- Client Engagement: Establish and nurture relationships with public agencies, municipalities, and private sector clients, serving as a trusted advisor and industry thought leader.
- Project Oversight: Provide executive oversight for major bus and transit projects, ensuring excellence in planning, design, construction, and integration.
- Technical Governance: Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in bus and transit infrastructure.
- Business Development: Lead proposal development, pursuit strategies, and the identification of new opportunities within the transit sector across Canada.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other disciplines, such as Civil, Structural, Architecture, Mechanical, and Electrical, to ensure integrated project delivery.
Why Join Egis?
- Opportunity to work on major, high-impact projects for both public and private sector clients
- Dynamic work environment that values work-life balance
- Comprehensive learning and development programs
- Competitive compensation, flexible benefits, and retirement savings plans
- Commitment to health, safety, and employee well-being
What do we need from you
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in transit infrastructure, with a focus on bus transit systems
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license is an asset
- PMP or equivalent project management certification is an asset
- In-depth understanding of the Canadian bus transit market and relevant projects
- Strong business acumen and experience in client-facing roles
- Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects
- Comprehensive knowledge of bus systems, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and operations & maintenance
- Understanding of bus fleet conversion processes, including the transition to low-emission or zero-emission vehicles, associated infrastructure upgrades, and operational integration.
- Familiarity with Canadian transit regulations and standards
- Experience in planning, coordinating, and supervising engineering projects
- Proficiency in managing budgets, schedules, and resources
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies
- Bilingualism is an asset.
What's in it for you?
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.
This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.
At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.
