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 prospect to apply deep Human Factors expertise to projects that directly influence mobility, public safety, and operational performance.Your ImpactLead 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 ApartA 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.CompensationAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:$110,600 – $140,000MB & ON:$100,900 – $139,000NB, NL, NS, PE & QC:$99,900 – $111,000DisclosureThe 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.EEO & Candidate Equity StatementWSP 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Human Factors Specialist - C$99,900 - C$140,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 WSP
📍 Winnipeg