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About the Role
As a Co-op Student within our Rail & Transit Construction Management team, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of critical transportation projects that improve mobility, accessibility, and community connectivity across Toronto. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll contribute to construction inspection and contract administration activities while developing practical knowledge of rail, transit, municipal infrastructure, and capital works construction.
Responsibilities
- Support the successful delivery of transit infrastructure projects by assisting with construction inspection and contract administration activities on TTC capital projects, including station upgrades, accessibility improvements, transit facilities, track infrastructure, and maintenance yards.
- Monitor construction methods, workmanship, and materials to ensure compliance with contract requirements, quality standards, and safety expectations.
- Prepare daily site inspection reports and support the documentation and follow-up of contract deficiencies and corrective actions.
- Observe and report safety, security, operational, and customer service impacts associated with construction activities.
- Collaborate with contractors, TTC representatives, utility providers, municipalities, and project stakeholders to support effective project delivery.
- Contribute to the successful administration of complex construction contracts while gaining valuable field experience.
- Develop practical knowledge of rail and transit infrastructure, municipal servicing, and construction management practices.
- Support projects that enhance transportation networks, improve accessibility, and strengthen communities across Toronto.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a university or college Co-op Engineering program in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated interest in construction management, infrastructure delivery, or transportation projects.
- Enthusiasm for working outdoors in active construction environments and the ability to work independently when required.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality in all aspects of project work.
- Ability to work occasional night shifts and weekends to support project and client requirements.
- Excellent technical and business writing skills with strong attention to detail.
- Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and time-management capabilities, coupled with a willingness to learn and grow.
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Co-op Student
- Fieldwork
Experience Level
- Co-op
Education Level
- University or college Co-op Engineering program
Salary/Compensations
- AB, BC, NT, SK & YT: $24.00 – $32.25 per hour
- MB & ON: $22.50 – $30.25 per hour
- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $21.50 – $30.25 per hour
Benefits
- Flexible work, real balance
About the Company
- 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 it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition because your growth drives ours.
- At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
- As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals.
- We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
- At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future.
- Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work.
- We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.