Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a

Group Manager

to lead our

Prairies & North EIA and Permitting team

, part of the Ecology and Environmental Science team. Reporting to the Director of Regulatory, Earth and Social Sciences, this is a dual role where you will provide both leadership of a 40 person team plus technical and project management expertise to support a variety of projects that range in type, size, and complexity.


You will join a growing team of environmental professionals, based in Prairies and North, with the successful candidate ideally located in either the

Saskatoon,

Calgary or Edmonton

office. As Group Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering our strategic objectives and continue to build and grow our EIA and Permitting related services.

Why choose WSP?

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of

inclusion

and

belonging

Our

Flexible

Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives. A

Canadian

success story - we're

proud

to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

Enhance

the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

Outstanding

career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to

your

ideas and trying

new

things. A phenomenal

collaborative

culture and a workforce filled with genuinely

good

people

who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.


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WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

Create a safe and positive environment for colleagues. Demonstrate a non-wavering commitment to health and safety. You will support project managers and take on team lead responsibilities including: Review of cost estimates and other client deliverables within your assigned delegation of authority (DOA). Supporting employees to prioritize and organize their work to meet utilization targets and project commitments. Supporting employees with career development and performance, including team mentorship. Responsible for the day to day scheduling of staff to align their skillsets and career goals with appropriate project requirements Participate in human resources activities throughout the year, including annual performance and salary reviews, hiring and recruitment processes, and employee onboarding and offboarding. Working with the Regulatory, Earth and Social Sciences Director and Vice President, support the financial success of the team by monitoring financial results and working to implement changes or improvements to achieve desired financial results. Communicate company policies and mandates as provided by leadership or elsewhere to the team and oversee their application if necessary. Foster collaboration across the team and other WSP Business Lines. Inspire team commitment to our WSP Guiding Principles and Vision. Provide guidance and mentorship to team project managers. Participate in business development activities to support growth and strengthen client relationships. Lead monthly group meetings for the EIA and Permitting team.

What you'll bring to WSP:

An undergraduate degree in Environmental Science or related discipline Minimum of 10 years of relevant consulting experience. Self-motivated leadership style with excellent inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment. A proven track record of successful business development, and of fostering client relationships Strong demonstration of health and safety leadership. Commitment to technical excellence and ability to write proposals and technical reports Strategic and business planning experience, financial, forecasting and budgeting experience Adaptability and flexibility to prioritize and manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change and the ability to build partnerships across disciplines and areas of expertise.

WSP

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 our people and our reputation We are locally dedicated with international scale We are future focused and challenge the status quo We foster collaboration in everything we do We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please 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.


WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.