City : Saskatoon, SK

Category : Environment - Ecology & EIA

Industry : Engineering

Employer : WSP

SASKATOON (OPEN TO EDMONTON AND CALGARY)

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond.  We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

The Opportunity:

You’ll be part of a large and diverse team of project directors, managers and coordinators, as well as technical subject matter experts, who are managing variety of projects and clients simultaneously, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment. Projects are related to renewable energy, transportation, industrial development, infrastructure, mining and oil and gas sectors.

Why 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.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• 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.

#WeAreWSP
 

A day in the life:

• You will be participating in a team environment, working closely with Project coordinators, other Project Managers, Senior Project Directors/Technical Leads and Field Technicians/Scientists/Engineers;
• You’ll be managing relationships with internal and external clients and ensuring that their needs are understood and met, providing your guidance and expertise;
• You will be responsible for Project’s HSSE, which includes working with clients on field requirements, review of HSSE field documentation, attendance at pre- and post-field meetings, site visits, etc.;
• You will control and monitor the progress of projects with respect to scope, schedule, budget, quality, etc. and implement change as appropriate;
• You will be delegating and directing work to junior staff working on your projects and will be responsible for their utilization and training;
• You will be planning, coordinating and executing mandates related to environmental impact studies, other forms of environmental assessments and environmental screenings, environmental permitting and authorisations;
• You will evaluate Requests for Proposals and prepare responses, develop work scopes, budgets and schedules, as well as act as a proposal manager;
• You will provide senior review of various deliverables completed by the coordinators or technical teams prior to client submission;
• You will be responsible for Sharepoint and file management, and quality control of documentation and systems.

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• University or equivalent Degree in Environmental Management, Ecology, Engineering or related natural/earth sciences;
• 8+ years of relevant consulting experience;
• Valid PMP certification is preferred. Willingness/ability to get it if not currently available is required;
• Status as an environmental professional (R.P.Bio., P.Biol, P.Ag.) and/or eligibility for accreditation through a similar professional organization is not required but would be an asset;
• Excellent communication skills, ability to build a team and maintain strong working relationships;
• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/possess a safety conscious attitude;
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn;
• A proven track record of completing projects on time and on budget with a high degree of client satisfaction.