WSP

Regional Leader - Ontario & Atlantic

WSP$134K — $184K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
  • 15+ years of technical expertise in hydropower or dams
  • Demonstrated success in business development within the hydropower sector
  • Eligible for registration as a P.Eng. in Ontario
  • Established network with power utilities and dam owners in Ontario
  • Proven ability to lead client engagement and develop partnerships
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to travel within Ontario and Atlantic Canada (10-20%)

Responsibilities

  • Drive regional growth through strategic business development initiatives
  • Cultivate relationships with clients, utilities, and dam owners
  • Lead winning pursuit strategies and client presentations
  • Direct and oversee major hydropower and dam projects
  • Provide technical leadership in your engineering specialty
  • Collaborate with national leaders to implement growth plans
  • Identify resource needs and support recruitment efforts
  • Promote a strong team culture focused on engagement and development

Benefits

  • Proudly recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
  • Access to a global community of engineers and professionals
  • Opportunities for career growth tailored to individual ambitions
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us.

Lead the growth of one of Canada's most critical infrastructure sectors. As Regional Lead - Hydropower and Dams (Ontario-Atlantic), you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, strengthening client partnerships, and delivering impactful projects that support resilient, sustainable energy systems across Ontario and Atlantic Canada.

This is a high-impact leadership role where your expertise fuels business growth, guides complex project delivery, and contributes to a national vision for the future of hydropower and dam infrastructure.

This position will be based out of one of our Ontario offices, ideally, Greater Toronto Area.

Your Impact
  • Drive regional growth by leading strategic business development initiatives across Ontario and Atlantic Canada
  • Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key clients, utilities, and dam owners to position WSP as a trusted partner
  • Lead and coordinate winning pursuit strategies, proposals, and client presentations across multidisciplinary teams
  • Direct and oversee major hydropower and dams projects, acting as Project Director or Program Manager
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance aligned with your area of engineering expertise
  • Collaborate with national sector leaders to implement and execute strategic growth plans
  • Identify resource needs, support recruitment efforts, and help build a high-performing regional team
  • Foster a strong team culture by promoting engagement, collaboration, and professional development

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
  • At least 15 years of strong technical expertise in hydropower or dams (hydrotechnical, civil, structural, geotechnical, dam safety, mechanical, electrical, or related discipline)
  • Demonstrated success in business development and strategic growth within the Canadian hydropower and dams sector
  • Registered, or eligible for registration, as a P.Eng. in Ontario
  • Established network and relationships with power utilities and dam owners in Ontario
  • Proven ability to lead client engagement and develop long-term partnerships
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to travel within Ontario and Atlantic Canada (10-20%)

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 - $195,400
MB & ON: $134,600 - $184,600
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $133,200 - $176,900

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Step into a leadership role where your expertise drives meaningful impact across Canada's energy infrastructure. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team and help deliver innovative solutions that power communities and protect critical assets.

Apply today and make your mark at WSP.

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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54,000 employees
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Founded
1959

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