Director, Major Power Projects – Canada

WSP in Canada

Victoria

On-site

CAD 177,000 - 234,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking a Director, Major Projects, Power Canada to lead the delivery of large-scale power infrastructure projects across Hydropower, Transmission & Distribution, Renewable Energy, and Telecommunications. You will guide multidisciplinary teams from development through commissioning, ensuring safety, sustainability and profitability.

As a senior leader, you will partner with clients and regulators, drive governance and financial performance, and shape Canada's energy future with a

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum 15 years of experience leading large-scale major projects in the power/energy sector.
Experience delivering complex projects across Transmission & Distribution, Hydropower & Dams, Renewable Energy, or Power Infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of project delivery models including EP, EPCM, PMC, and similar contracting arrangements.
P.Eng. designation preferred; PMP certification considered an asset; bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide director-level leadership and oversight for major power and energy infrastructure projects across Canada.
Establish project execution strategies, governance frameworks, organizational structures, and decision-making processes.
Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, sustainably, and profitably.
Drive commercial and financial performance through forecasting, contract management, risk mitigation, change management and claims resolution.
Champion strong project governance through performance reporting, risk reviews, and health assessments.