Air Quality Practice Lead & Strategic Consultant

WSP in Canada

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Principal Consultant - Air Quality in Vancouver, BC. The role combines technical leadership, project direction and business development across British Columbia, Yukon and Western Canada.

You will work with scientists, engineers and environmental professionals to address complex air quality challenges, navigate regulatory approvals and improve environmental performance while mentoring teams and growing client relationships.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in atmospheric science, environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or a related field; a graduate degree is an asset.
10+ years of air quality experience, including environmental consulting, technical leadership, client management, and project delivery.
Strong expertise in dispersion modelling, emissions inventories, air permitting, environmental assessments, regulatory reporting, monitoring, and air quality management.
Experience developing and reviewing modelling assessments using AERMOD, CALPUFF, or similar tools, with sound judgment in model selection and interpretation.
Strong understanding of air quality regulations, permitting processes, and regulatory approvals; experience in BC, Metro Vancouver, or other Canadian jurisdictions is an asset.
Proven success building client relationships, leading proposals, securing new and repeat business, and developing client-focused solutions.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and multidisciplinary teams while managing technical, budget, schedule, and commercial considerations.
Excellent technical writing, presentation, analytical, and communication skills; experience with air quality modelling, data analysis, and reporting tools is required.
Proven ability to mentor technical professionals, provide quality reviews, develop future leaders, and foster collaboration across teams.
Professional designation required or eligible in British Columbia (P.Eng. required or eligible for engineering candidates); willingness to travel occasionally for client engagements

Responsibilities

Lead strategic business development initiatives by identifying emerging client needs, cultivating opportunities, securing major pursuits, and growing a sustainable portfolio of air quality and environmental consulting services.
Serve as a senior trusted advisor to clients, building executive-level relationships and providing strategic guidance on complex operational, regulatory, environmental, permitting and sustainability challenges.
Provide technical and project leadership for complex, high-profile air quality assignments, acting as Project Director, senior technical authority or client account lead, with overall accountability for technical excellence, client satisfaction and successful project outcomes.
Define and oversee technical strategies for air quality assessments, including emissions inventories, dispersion modelling, baseline studies and impact assessments, ensuring approaches are scientifically sound and aligned with regulatory and client requirements.
Provide expert technical oversight, review and guidance for modelling studies, technical reports, air permit applications and environmental assessment submissions, ensuring defensible methodologies, high-quality deliverables and alignment with industry best practices and regulatory expectations.
Lead senior-level engagement with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities and other stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical findings and developing practical solutions for permitting and monitoring.
Provide strategic direction for air quality monitoring and management programs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure program objectives, data quality standards and reporting meet project and regulatory requirements.
Oversee project governance and financial performance by guiding scope development, resource planning, budgets, schedules and risk management for profitable delivery.
Mentor and develop technical and project leaders across the organization, fostering technical excellence and growth in project delivery and client management.
Contribute to national practice growth by collaborating with Group Managers and senior leadership to identify priority markets and service opportunities, upholding WSP safety culture.