Commercial Manager

WSP Global Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP helps shape communities and deliver critical infrastructure across Canada. The Commercial Manager will be a trusted partner to Project Managers and leaders, ensuring contracts, governance, and commercial records are managed effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

The role focuses on risk-informed decision-making, process improvements, and consistent reporting across a diverse project portfolio, driving performance and value for clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Finance, Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field.
• Approximately 5-7 years of experience in commercial coordination, contract administration, project controls or related commercial functions.
• Knowledge of project lifecycles, contract administration principles and commercial governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate intake, triage, tracking, review, approval, and execution of commercial agreements.
• Prepare standard agreements, amendments, internal consulting agreements, and subconsultant documentation using templates.
• Support bid/no-bid and proposal governance by consolidating risk information and coordinating approvals.
• Maintain accurate commercial documentation including contracts, risk registers, insurance records, change logs, and close-out docs.
• Support project setup by coordinating budgets, WBS, and project controls data.
• Prepare portfolio reporting on backlog, pipeline, contract status, invoicing, receivables, changes, risks, approvals, and KPIs.
• Administer change management by tracking changes and escalating material commercial issues.
• Support risk management, claims prep, dispute docs, close-out activities and continuous improvement in commercial operations.

Skills

Commercial coordination

Contract administration

Project controls

Project coordination

Finance

Governance

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business/Finance/PM/Construction/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Oracle ERP

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Join WSP as a Commercial Manager and help enable the successful delivery of projects across our business. In this role, you'll be a trusted partner to Project Managers, Project Controls, Finance, Legal, and commercial leaders, helping ensure contracts, governance processes, project controls, and commercial records are managed efficiently and effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

You'll play a key role in supporting informed decision-making, managing risk, improving commercial processes, and driving consistency across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is an opportunity to contribute to some of Canada's most impactful infrastructure, environmental, and advisory projects while continuing to develop your commercial expertise within a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

Your Impact

• Coordinate the intake, triage, tracking, review, approval, and execution of commercial agreements while maintaining service-level expectations and escalating bottlenecks as required.
• Support contract administration activities by preparing standard agreements, amendments, internal consulting agreements, and subconsultant documentation using approved templates.
• Facilitate bid/no-bid and proposal governance processes by consolidating risk information, coordinating approvals, and supporting partner and subconsultant due diligence activities.
• Maintain accurate and controlled commercial documentation, including contracts, approvals, risk registers, insurance records, change logs, and project close-out documentation.
• Support project setup activities by coordinating as-sold budgets, work breakdown structures, and project controls information while ensuring data quality and completeness.
• Prepare portfolio reporting and dashboards related to backlog, pipeline, contract status, invoicing, receivables, changes, risks, approvals, and project performance indicators.
• Administer change management processes by tracking potential changes, coordinating supporting documentation, and escalating material commercial matters in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Support risk management, claims preparation, dispute documentation, project close-out activities, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen commercial operations across WSP.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Approximately 5-7 years of experience in commercial coordination, contract administration, project controls, project coordination, finance, or a related commercial function; consulting engineering experience is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of project lifecycles, contract administration principles, commercial governance processes, and construction-related terminology.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet competing deadlines, and maintain a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint; experience with Oracle or comparable ERP systems is an asset.
• Ability to analyze project and commercial data, identify emerging issues, prepare concise reporting, and escalation of risks appropriately.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively across technical, financial, legal, and operational teams.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain the personnel security status required for assigned Government of Canada projects, including Reliability Status under the Contract Security Program where applicable.

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.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 - $118,900
MB & ON: $81,900 - $112,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,100 - $107,700

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

Commercial excellence is a critical part of delivering complex projects safely, effectively, and successfully. If you're ready to apply your commercial expertise, strengthen project delivery outcomes, and help shape the future of communities across Canada, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Info

• Job Identification 98063
• Posting Date 10/21/2026, 08:08 PM

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .