WSP

Senior Vice President, Earth & Environment - British Columbia & Yukon

WSP$265K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field
  • 15+ years in leadership roles within Earth & Environment consulting
  • Experience in driving sustainable growth in market presence and client relations
  • Proven track record of delivering strong financial performance
  • Reputation for executive leadership, integrity, and sound judgment
  • Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety excellence
  • Exceptional skills in people management and team development
  • Strong communication and influencing capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Set and execute strategic business direction to drive growth
  • Strengthen client relationships and expand market presence
  • Manage full P&L accountability for financial performance
  • Drive operational excellence in project delivery
  • Lead complex business pursuits and negotiations
  • Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture
  • Collaborate across sectors for integrated solutions
  • Champion innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead one of Canada's top Earth & Environment businesses
  • Work alongside industry experts and respected leaders
  • Significant influence in shaping business strategy and direction
  • Be part of a purpose-driven company focused on community impact
  • Engagement in evolving markets with strong industry tailwinds
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Lead with Impact - Shape the Future of Earth & Environment in Western Canada

Step into a rare leadership opportunity to guide one of Canada's most established and high-performing Earth & Environment (E&E) businesses. As Senior Vice President, Earth & Environment - British Columbia & Yukon, you will lead a thriving practice of approximately 4,200 engineers, scientists, and technicians delivering over $115M in annual revenue.

This is more than a leadership role. It's an opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic, purpose-driven business with deep roots and strong client partnerships. With a well-established presence across key sectors including energy transition, mining, infrastructure, and government, you will build on an exceptional foundation and take it to the next level.

WSP is uniquely positioned to benefit from strong industry tailwinds in defense, energy transition, resource development, and transportation. Drawing on your expertise and industry insight, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our presence in these evolving markets.

There has never been a more exciting time to join WSP. As we continue to grow our impact across Canada and globally, you'll be empowered to lead with vision, unlock new opportunities, and work alongside some of the most respected experts in the industry, all while shaping solutions that matter for communities and the environment.

Your Impact
  • Set and execute the strategic direction for the business, driving long-term, sustainable growth across all regional markets
  • Strengthen executive-level client relationships and expand market presence by growing key accounts and pursuing new opportunities
  • Own full P&L accountability, including financial planning, forecasting, and delivering consistent, high-quality business performance
  • Drive operational excellence across project delivery, ensuring strong margin performance, effective risk management, and accurate cost and schedule execution
  • Lead complex pursuits and negotiations, defining commercial strategies and contract frameworks that position WSP for success
  • Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture, developing and retaining top talent while aligning teams to shared goals and priorities
  • Collaborate across sectors to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary solutions that maximize value for clients and communities
  • Champion innovation and continuous improvement, including the adoption of digital solutions and alternative commercial models to advance service delivery

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related discipline
  • Extensive experience (15+ years) leading and growing an Earth & Environment or similar consulting business
  • Proven ability to drive sustainable growth by expanding market presence and strengthening client relationships
  • Strong track record of delivering consistent financial performance and business results
  • Demonstrated executive leadership presence with a reputation for integrity, sound judgment, and credibility
  • Experience fostering a strong safety culture and leading with a commitment to Health & Safety excellence
  • Exceptional people leadership skills, with a track record of building inclusive, high-performing teams and developing top talent
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to align stakeholders, drive decisions, and inspire teams toward shared goals

Compensation

All regions across Canada: Salary for this position starts at $265,000

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?
Opportunities to lead at this scale, with this level of impact and market presence, are uncommon. If you are ready to define the next chapter of a market-leading business and leave a lasting legacy, we encourage you to take the next step and apply now.

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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