Senior Technical Manager, Environmental Science

Job Description

The Opportunity

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, SITE ASSESSMENT AND REMEDIATION

WSP's Environment group is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Site Assessment and Remediation team in the Southwest Ontario Business Unit, specifically the Windsor and Sarnia markets. This role will be an engineering consultant role, driving business and managing projects across Southwest Ontario.

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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 proudly Canadian success story - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, our contributions are woven into the fabric of Canada.
• Joining our WSP team brings opportunity:
  • We are a well-established global company, with an enviable client list and significant technical resources. As a result of our un-rivaled size and technical expertise, an outstanding variety of career opportunities are available to our staff throughout their careers.
  • Our projects enhance the world around us - you will have an opportunity to make a real difference in your community and beyond. We're open to your ideas and trying new things.
  • WSP's strong reputation forclient focused technical excellence around the world; you will have an opportunity to work on very technically challenging projects, both in your backyard and across the globe.
  • You will be joining an experienced team, with a commitment to technical mentoring and professional development.
• You will be part of a phenomenal culture of collaboration, joined by genuinely good people with a passion for making a difference. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, 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. We offer flexible work options including remote work.

What you will do at WSP

• Provide excellent client management to existing and potential clients. Successfully develop new business through marketing initiatives and client management;
• Prepare technical and financial proposals for both internal and external clients;
• Effectively manage a multitude of projects, including maintaining tight budget controls;
• Ensure high quality technical work, including field methodology, reporting, and client deliverables;
• Collaborate with other disciplines within WSP with respect to multi-faceted/multi-disciplinary projects;
• Foster an atmosphere of continuous improvement through on-the-job coaching and guidance;
• Proactively commit to creating a positive work climate;
• Demonstrate excellent inter-personal skills with good leadership and management abilities capable of communicating effectively with all parts of the business; and,
• Comply with and uphold Health and Safety standards, practices, and procedures.

What you bring to WSP

• Degree specializing in Environmental Science, Geosciences, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering or other related discipline;
• Senior level of experience as a consultant in the industry with prior experience with Site Assessment and Remediation work including Excess Soils, Phase One and Two ESAs, risk assessment, remediation, Records of Site Condition, soil and groundwater management plans, and other due diligence investigations;
• P.Eng/P.Geo and/or Qualified Person under Ontario Regulation 153/04 is preferred;
• You are a passionate Environmental Engineer or Geoscientist (or similar) bringing an enthusiasm for business development, project management, and team leadership to our Southwest Ontario group, which covers regions including Windsor and Sarnia;
• You demonstrate expertise and working knowledge in multiple fields of study and are confident to influence, guide and coordinate with various internal disciplines to ensure successful completion of a wide range of projects;
• You have proven success in client relationship management and project management;
• Knowledge of the local market is a strong asset;
• Self-motivated, energetic and well organized;
• Comfortable interacting with the public, clients, contractors, and co-workers;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and flexible to work on a wide variety of projects, tasks, and assignments, responding easily to changing priorities;
• Excellent English (verbal and written) communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, and to proactively respond to time-sensitive issues; and
• Experience with industrial clients and advanced remediation technologies is an asset.

About Us

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.