Transit Lead, Canada East

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Company Description WW+P is a world-leading architecture and planning practice. Founded in 1985, the practice has more than 400 architects, urban designers and planners across 12 studios worldwide. WW+P integrates planning, urban design, landscape and architecture to deliver projects that unite visionary regenerative design thinking with technical excellence. At the heart of our work is a clear and purposeful design approach: we listen first, think sustainably, create a clear vision and deliver a crafted response. Our approach is guided by core values that define who we are and how we work: we are people-focused, placing people at the heart of everything we do; we are inventive, finding elegant, forward-thinking solutions to complex challenges; and we are responsible, designing with care for social and environmental impact. WW+P is part of 10N Collective: a group of urbanism, architecture and related design experts brought together by Egis Group. In 2026 SvN Architects and Planners and WW+P merged, creating over 80 years of combined experience in transformative urban design and planning. We know that it takes great people to make great designs, and they need great working environments to thrive in. As an inclusive and welcoming practice, we are committed to prioritizing equality, diversity and inclusion by bringing together global and local expertise through staff who share in our vision and values. We want to create a workforce that reflects the communities we design for, one that is diverse in its experience, backgrounds and viewpoints. Our staff are supported at every stage of their career, encouraging growth and learning. Through mentoring programes, individualized training plans and regular reviews we create the space for our staff to realize their full potential, and become rounded members of WW+P. Job Description WW+P Architects and Planners Inc. is looking for a Transit Lead to join our award-winning team in our Toronto Studio. We are looking for someone with senior-level infrastructure experience with a strong focus on the coordination and delivery of complex multidisciplinary transit infrastructure projects to lead pursuits and projects. The ideal candidate will be a Revit-capable Senior Architect with experience in transit design and project management. This position is both design and technically focused, requiring an individual who can synthesize strong design intent with technical resolution. The candidate would bring senior leadership capacity to the team, supporting the management of increasingly complex interfaces between architecture, engineering, phasing, operational stakeholders and client groups. Qualifications 15+ years of experience; Experience in leading multidisciplinary transit infrastructure projects; Solid technical understanding of building construction including experience in transit projects; Exceptional design, communication, organization and interpersonal skills; Strong project management skills; Experience in Revit. Additional Information What we have to offer you: WW+P offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including: Full Health and Dental benefits, including a $1000 Health and Wellness Spending Account. Parental Leave top-up of 75% for 13 weeks* A generous Professional Development Allowance of $1500, as well as covering licensing fees. A Group Retirement Savings Plan with a matching component. A generous amount of vacation, sick and personal time, as well as a studio-wide closure over the holidays in December. Flexible work hours; and Engaging and fun social events, with opportunities to participate throughout the year including ski days, holiday parties, weekly forums, design work shops and more! *after 6 months of service As an employer committed to employment equity, WW+P encourages applications from members of equity-seeking communities, including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. We encourage members of equity-seeking groups to self-identify within the cover letter in their application. If you require any form of accommodation during the application process, please let us know how we can assist.