Senior Human Factors Specialist

WSP•Calgary, AB

34d•$99,900 - $140,000

About The Position

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 opportunity to apply deep Human Factors expertise to projects that directly influence mobility, public safety, and operational performance. Proudly Canadian, WSP is recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026, celebrated for impactful work, innovation, and an environment where careers thrive. This is a permanent, full-time position. Benefits include group insurance, retirement savings, and wellness days.

Requirements

A 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).
Ability to engage directly with clients, defend Human Factors positions, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience contributing to or leading Human Factors programs in rail or transit projects (asset).
Eligibility for P.Eng. considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

Lead 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.