Director of Operations, Transportation (Canada)

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of transportation infrastructure across our Canada geography? Do you embrace innovative solutions to provide our clients and communities with the very best from a worldwide delivery team? If you are - come join our purpose-driven team where innovation, sustainability, and people-first leadership drive everything we do.

This is a fast-paced role reporting directly to the Executive Director of Operations and will have direct reports inclusive of Department Leaders, Managers of Projects, and select others. The successful candidate will bring a collaborative approach to cultivating partnerships with a wide range of cross-functional teams and leaders from finance, sales and people partners including HR, Talent Acquisition, Health & Safety, and Jacobs Employee Network (JEN) leaders.

This role can be based in any of our major Canadian offices, (Toronto, Vancouver/Burnaby, Calgary, Ottawa) and as a people leader you will be in our offices, projects sites or client offices 3 days a week as per our hybrid policy. You will need the ability to travel across Canada to meet our clients and your Jacobs colleagues.

In this role, you will

• Grow our market presence through strategic partnerships and strong client relationships, working closely with sales partners, regional technologists, and design-build teams.
• Apply strong business and financial insights to achieve key performance objectives and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.
• Foster collaboration across the enterprise while coaching, mentoring, and developing future talent.
• Champion attraction and retention initiatives, cultivating a culture of care, belonging, and professional growth that supports high engagement and low attrition.
  
  
  

Here's what you'll need

• Minimum 12 years in leadership roles in operations for infrastructure and/or transportation markets
• Engineering or business degree
• Proven success delivering large, complex projects and programs
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L accountability
• Experience driving operational improvement and sustainable growth
• An inclusive, people-focused approach with a passion for coaching, developing talent, and fostering high-performing teams
• Ability to balance strategic priorities, adapt to changing needs, and execute effectively in a dynamic environment
• Commitment to advancing global and digital delivery capabilities
• Strong understanding of transportation market trends, clients, and design-build delivery
  
  
  

If you're passionate about building strong teams, fostering growth, and making a meaningful impact across Canada. Please submit a resume tailored to this opportunity, along with a one-page statement of interest addressing the following questions

Innovation, People, Culture & Inclusion

• If selected for this role, how would you build a culture that promotes innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and accountability? How would you develop talent, strengthen leadership capability, foster diversity of thought, and create an environment where people are engaged and empowered to perform at their best?
  
  
  

Delivery Excellence, Operational Performance & Profitability

• How would you drive delivery excellence, operational effectiveness, and profitable growth across the business? What strategies would you implement to improve project execution, increase margins, optimize resource utilization, and leverage global delivery capabilities?
  
  
  

The closing date for this opportunity is Monday, November 16, 2026.

Posted Salary Range Minimum

171,000.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

277,650.00

The base salary range for this position is $171,000.00 to $277,650.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across British Columbia, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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