Track Manager, Rail & Transit Canada

GFT is seeking a Track Lead, Transit & Rail to fill a position within our Transit & Rail Group in Toronto. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto 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 public transit projects here. 

What you’ll be challenged to do:

Lead & mentor the GFT Canada track engineering team. 

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

• Lead & mentor an established Canadian track engineering team delivering projects for Metrolinx, TTC, and freight rail clients (CPKC, CN, Etc.)
• Provide technical and project management oversight for planning, design, and construction support of track systems
• Ensure compliance with Metrolinx, TTC, Transport Canada, AREMA, and host railway standards
• Coordinate track design with structures, signals, traction power, civil, drainage and utility disciplines
• Act as Project Manager or senior technical lead, accountable for scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Serve as the primary client-facing lead for track-related matters
• Provide senior-level construction support as required
• Support business development activities, including client engagement and opportunity identification
• Contribute to and/or lead track focused proposal development, including technical approach, scope, and fee inputs

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario.
• 15+ years of track engineering experience.

What we prefer you bring:

• Experience with Metrolinx, TTC, and/or freight rail clients.
• Strong knowledge of rail standards and operating railway environments.
• Project management and client-facing experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and proposal development skills.

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: Toronto, Ontario

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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