WSP

Principal Geomorphologist

WSP$132K — $175K *
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in Physical Geography or Earth Science
  • Eligibility for registration as a Professional Geoscientist in British Columbia within 6 months
  • 15+ years of consulting or related experience
  • Proven expertise in fluvial, coastal, and hillslope processes
  • Extensive experience in water resources and hydrotechnical projects
  • Capability to collaborate, motivate, and lead teams effectively
  • Experience in mentoring staff across various levels.

Responsibilities

  • Lead fluvial and coastal geomorphology projects from start to finish
  • Drive business development and cultivate client relationships
  • Apply advanced knowledge to assess erosion processes and sediment transport
  • Develop and guide restoration and hazard mitigation strategies
  • Direct technical aspects of geoscience and geo-environmental assessments
  • Support project design with specifications and geomorphic insights
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and interdisciplinary team collaboration.

Benefits

  • Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
  • Access to a global community of professionals
  • Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life balance
  • Opportunities for tailored career development and advancement.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Shape the World Around You - As a Principal Geomorphologist based in British Columbia, you'll guide the understanding of complex natural systems and help design solutions that strengthen communities, protect ecosystems, and support sustainable development across the province.

Your Impact
  • Act as regional lead for fluvial and coastal geomorphology across multidisciplinary projects from proposal through completion.
  • Lead business development and team advancement through strategic planning, development of client relationships, and mentorship of junior staff.
  • Apply advanced expertise in erosion processes, debris flows, sediment transport, and fluvial/coastal morphology.
  • Guide process-based approaches to river and shoreline restoration and natural hazard mitigation.
  • Provide technical direction for the team's geoscience analyses and inputs to geo-environmental assessments and major surface-water infrastructure design.
  • Support detailed design and construction through technical specifications, cost inputs, and geomorphic interpretation.
  • Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while managing project budgets, schedules, and scope.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Degree in Physical Geography or Earth Science (preferably Master's or above)
  • Registered as a Professional Geoscientist, or eligible registration as a Professional Geoscientist, in British Columbia within 6 months
  • A minimum of 15 years of consulting or related experience with a proven track record of developing and strengthening client relationships
  • Significant experience within the fields of fluvial, coastal, and hillslope processes (including debris flow/flood events)
  • Extensive experience in water resources/hydrotechnical projects, including geohazard assessments, sediment transport, nature-based design, and erosion protection
  • Ability to problem solve, work collaboratively, motivate, and lead by example
  • Familiarity with construction site inspections, field techniques and experience in guiding junior field staff while ensuring that all activities adhere to company safety policies
  • Significant mentoring experience with staff at all levels.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $132,700 - $175,800
MB & ON: $121,100 - $166,700
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $119,900 - $159,200

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including,
but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step toward a meaningful and transformative career.

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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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