Group Manager, Prairies & North EIA and Permitting

WSP; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Group Manager to lead its Prairies & North EIA and Permitting team in Saskatoon. This role involves overseeing a large team, ensuring project management success, and fostering a culture of collaboration and health and safety. Candidates should have an Environmental Science degree and extensive consulting experience. Join WSP and shape the future of environmental services in a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Employee-focused wellness platform

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant consulting experience.
• Self-motivated with excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 40 environmental professionals.
• Manage project outcomes and support business development activities.
• Foster collaboration across teams and ensure adherence to company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Client Relationship Management

Health and Safety

Education

Undergraduate degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking aGroup Managerto lead ourPrairies & North EIA and Permitting team, part of the Ecology and Environmental Science team. Reporting to the Director of Regulatory, Earth and Social Sciences, this is a dual role where you will provide both leadership of a 40± person team plus technical and project management expertise to support a variety of projects that range in type, size, and complexity.

You will join a growing team of environmental professionals, based in Prairies and North, with the successful candidate ideally located in either theSaskatoon,Calgary or Edmontonoffice. As Group Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering our strategic objectives and continue to build and grow our EIA and Permitting related services.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture ofinclusionandbelonging
• OurFlexible 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.
• ACanadiansuccess story - we'reproudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhancethe world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstandingcareer opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open toyourideas and tryingnewthings.
• A phenomenalcollaborativeculture and a workforce filled with genuinelygood peoplewho 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

What you can expect to do here:

• Create a safe and positive environment for colleagues.
• Demonstrate a non-wavering commitment to health and safety.
• You will support project managers and take on team lead responsibilities including:
• Review of cost estimates and other client deliverables within your assigned delegation of authority (DOA).
• Supporting employees to prioritize and organize their work to meet utilization targets and project commitments.
• Supporting employees with career development and performance, including team mentorship.
• Responsible for the day to day scheduling of staff to align their skillsets and career goals with appropriate project requirements
• Participate in human resources activities throughout the year, including annual performance and salary reviews, hiring and recruitment processes, and employee onboarding and offboarding.
• Working with the Regulatory, Earth and Social Sciences Director and Vice President, support the financial success of the team by monitoring financial results and working to implement changes or improvements to achieve desired financial results.
• Communicate company policies and mandates as provided by leadership or elsewhere to the team and oversee their application if necessary.
• Foster collaboration across the team and other WSP Business Lines.
• Inspire team commitment to our WSP Guiding Principles and Vision.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team project managers.
• Participate in business development activities to support growth and strengthen client relationships.
• Lead monthly group meetings for the EIA and Permitting team.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• An undergraduate degree in Environmental Science or related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant consulting experience.
• Self-motivated leadership style with excellent inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
• A proven track record of successful business development, and of fostering client relationships
• Strong demonstration of health and safety leadership.
• Commitment to technical excellence and ability to write proposals and technical reports
• Strategic and business planning experience, financial, forecasting and budgeting experience
• Adaptability and flexibility to prioritize and manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change and the ability to build partnerships across disciplines and areas of expertise.