Global Career Opportunities in Canada

About us

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, the owner of Britain’s railway, one of the largest rail operations in the world.

We have been active in the Australian, Middle Eastern, and North American markets since 2013 and have successfully delivered over 200 consultancy contracts for government, public, and privately owned organisations, and for passenger and freight owners and operators, achieving consistently excellent levels of client satisfaction.

Our work is driven by our values: passion, agility, collaboration, and impartiality.

As part of our expanding presence in Canada, we’re offering exciting secondment opportunities for Network Rail colleagues to join our growing consulting team in Toronto for a two-year assignment.

These roles are at the Associate Director level (equivalent to Band 2 at Network Rail) and focus on key engineering disciplines:

• Track Engineering
• Structural Engineering (Buildings & Stations specifically)
• Drainage
• Multidisciplinary

Available Roles:

• Associate Director – Track Engineering Expert
• Associate Director – Structural Engineering Expert
• Associate Director – Drainage Expert
• Associate Director – Designated Project Engineer

In each position, you will be embedded in a major infrastructure and transit modernisation initiative that is reshaping commuter rail service across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The project is delivering faster, more frequent, and more reliable train service through corridor upgrades, electrification, and expanded capacity.

This is a live project with immediate hiring requirements, so we are ideally seeking colleagues who are open to relocating to Toronto in Autumn 2025.

If you have worked as a Designated Project Engineer, or in roles related to Structural Examination, Drainage, or Track Engineering, this is a unique opportunity to gain international experience while maintaining the security and continuity of your Network Rail employment through secondment.

The secondment

How does it work?

During your time in Toronto, you will remain an employee of Network Rail. You may continue to contribute to the Railway Pension Scheme if you are an existing member, and things like your continuous service history remain unbroken. You can also retain your safeguarded travel if you have it.

You will leave your current job role to come onboard with us. On your return to Network Rail, you will remain an employee of the company but will be unable to return to your previous role; we will help in finding a new suitable role for you.

We will obtain the appropriate visas, travel, and residence documents for you and your family. We also do things like pay for your flights at the start and end of your assignment, help you to find somewhere to live, and provide a modest cash allowance to help you find your feet.

How to apply

To be considered for one of these secondment opportunities, click “Apply Now”. You’ll be prompted to create an account (if you don’t already have one), upload your CV, and submit your application.

NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.