Senior Human Factors Specialist
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The Opportunity
Your Impact Starts Here.
As a Senior Human Factors Specialist within our Rail & Transit team, you will shape safer, more intuitive, and human‑centred transit systems across Canada. This is your opportunity to apply deep Human Factors expertise to projects that directly influence mobility, public safety, and operational performance.
Proudly Canadian, WSP is recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026, celebrated for impactful work, innovation, and an environment where careers thrive.
This is a permanent, full-time position. Benefits include group insurance, retirement savings, and wellness days.
Your Impact
- Lead the application of Human Factors principles, standards, and regulatory frameworks within complex rail and transit system designs.
- Guide and mentor project teams in Human Factors methods, ensuring technical excellence and consistent project delivery.
- Conduct Task Analyses, Cognitive Task Analyses, and detailed Workload Assessments to optimize user performance and system safety.
- Execute End User Analyses, Ergonomic Assessments, Usability Evaluations, Accessibility Reviews, Sightline Analyses, and Training Needs Analyses.
- Identify Human Factors issues, classify potential sources of human error, and contribute to the development of HF issue registers and requirements.
- Define and evaluate Human‑Machine Interfaces (HMI), Human‑Computer Interfaces (HCI), and alarm/control systems for seamless operability.
- Develop Human Factors evidence packages and author comprehensive HF analysis reports to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards (ISO, ANSI/HFES, EN).
- Support development and review of Operations & Maintenance documentation, training approaches, and user‑focused training tools.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Ergonomics, or a closely related discipline.
- 15+ years of progressive Human Factors and Ergonomics experience, ideally supporting transportation or safety‑critical environments.
- Proficiency with HF methods including TA, CTA, HEI, HRA, TNA, and HITL approaches.
- Strong familiarity with relevant Human Factors standards and regulatory frameworks (ISO, ANSI/HFES, EN).
- Experience contributing to or leading Human Factors programs in rail or transit projects (asset).
- Eligibility for P.Eng. considered an advantage.
- Ability to engage directly with clients, defend Human Factors positions, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Why Choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
- A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Limitless opportunities start here – whether across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition, because your growth drives ours.
- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
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Compensation
- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $110,600 – $140,000
- MB & ON: $100,900 – $139,000
- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $99,900 – $111,000
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Ready to Shape the Future?
Bring your Human Factors expertise to projects that move communities safely and efficiently. Join us and help redefine what’s possible in Rail & Transit.
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