Project Resource Coordinator, Rail & Transit

The Opportunity:

WSP is hiring a Resource Coordinator to join our Transportation Systems team. In this role, you will report directly to the Resource Manager of Transportation Systems and play a crucial part in facilitating and overseeing project activities.

As a Resource Coordinator on the Transportation Systems team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and effective allocation of resources necessary for the successful execution of transportation engineering projects. Your primary responsibility will be to facilitate the planning, coordination, and monitoring of resources required to meet project objectives, deadlines, and quality standards. By collaborating with various team members and stakeholders, you will help optimize resource allocation and contribute to the overall success of our projects.

As a member of the Transportation Systems team, you will be given opportunities to apply your education and experience on large, complex projects. You will be challenged to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain a very high standard of care. You will gain knowledge through mentorship and skills development, fast-tracking your professional development to becoming a strong Resource Coordinator in the Transportation consulting field.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect do here:

• Act as a central point of contact for resource-related inquiries from project managers and other stakeholders;
• Coordinate the allocation of resources, ensuring that they are assigned appropriately to the projects based on skillsets, availability, and project priorities;
• Generate resource reports and dashboards to provide project stakeholders with a clear overview of resource usage, highlighting any concerns or opportunities for improvement;
• Foster open communication and collaboration among project teams;
• Assist with the identification, selection, and interviewing of candidates on a best for project basis;
• Ensure all project documentation is compliant with project formats, company standards, styles, and verification forms;
• Communicate in a professional manner;
• Other duties as assigned/required.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited University or College;
• Excellent communication skills;
• 3 - 5 years of professional working experience;
• Strong computer skills including MS Excel and MS Outlook;
• Strong work ethic and sense of commitment;

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.