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Passenger Modelling Analyst - Rail and Transit


Company : WSP Global Inc.


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-03-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Passenger Modelling Analyst - Rail and TransitToronto, ON, CanadaCanadaJob DescriptionWhat if you could redefine what's possible?With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and sciencebased expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.We are pathfinders and impact makers.We are Visioneers.We are WSPThe OpportunityYour Impact Starts Here.As part of our Rail & Transit team, you will help shape highperforming transit environments across Canada. This hybrid rolebased in any major Canadian cityputs you at the heart of projects that move people safely, efficiently, and sustainably.Rail & Transit at WSP is proud to be recognized for project excellence and industry leadership, helping communities modernize mobility and elevate passenger experience nationwide.Your ImpactDevelop and maintain sophisticated passenger behaviour simulation models for rail, bus, aviation, and urban mobility systems.Lead both static and dynamic passenger flow modelling using software such as LEGION, Viswalk, and MassMotion.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teamsincluding engineering, architecture, landscape, and safetyto design integrated and humancentric simulation environments.Conduct rigorous validation, calibration, and testing to ensure simulation reliability, accuracy, and alignment with industry standards.Produce highquality data visualizations, analyses, technical reports, and presentations for client and internal use.Support client engagement by translating modelling outcomes into clear, actionable insights.Stay current on crowd dynamics, humanfactors research, and modelling best practices, and apply them to elevate project outcomes.Contribute to design reviews, innovation sessions, and mobility planning problemsolving activities.The Skills That Set You Apart4+ years of experience in passenger modelling or agentbased simulation within transportation, mobility, or urban planning environments.Proficiency in LEGION, Viswalk, MassMotion, and strong capability in Python and Excel/VBA for analysis and automation.Experience modeling major transit facilities and/or involvement in developing Crowd Control Plans (CCPs).Strong analytical mindset with comfort navigating complex algorithms and mathematical models.Knowledge of MATLAB or R for data visualization and interpretation.Understanding of transportation systems, human factors, and crowd dynamics.A collaborative, curious, and innovationdriven approach to solving mobility challenges.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 its 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.#WeAreWSPCompensationAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 $130,800MB & ON: $90,100 $124,100NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $89,200 $118,500Disclosure: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.Make Your Mark With WSPJoin us in shaping the future of passenger experience, mobility innovation, and resilient transportation networks. Your impact starts the moment you begin.Job InfoJob Identification 81719Posting Date 03/03/2026, 02:43 PMAbout UsWSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.At WSP:We value ourpeople and our reputationWe are locally dedicated with international scaleWe are future focused and challenge the status quoWe foster collaboration in everything we doWe have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountablePlease Note:Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).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. #J-18808-Ljbffr