Head of Ground Engineering - Geotech Leader

WSP Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada in Vancouver seeks a Group Manager to lead a high-performing Ground Engineering team and shape geotechnical services across British Columbia and Yukon. Based in Vancouver, you’ll balance people leadership with senior geotechnical expertise to drive growth, technical excellence and project success.

You’ll work with engineers, geologists, project coordinators and managers on Municipal Utility, Transportation, Oil & Gas, Power & Energy and Industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geoscience, or related technical discipline.
• 8–15 years of consulting geotechnical experience.
• Professional registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia.
• Experience leading teams with performance management and coaching.
• Strong health and safety leadership and commitment to operational excellence.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, proposals, and project documentation.
• Experience with strategic planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational performance, growth, and delivery excellence of a Ground Engineering team.
• Champion safety (HSE), Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Ethics & Compliance to foster an inclusive culture.
• Manage professionals, project delivery teams, and business operations while supporting career development.
• Drive regional growth by strengthening client relationships and supporting financial performance objectives.
• Mentor and develop team members through technical guidance and leadership.
• Partner with senior leaders on proposals, client engagement, and project positioning.
• Provide senior-level geotechnical review, technical advice, and quality oversight for deliverables.
• Manage projects from proposal through implementation, including contract review and budgeting, client relations.

Skills

Team leadership

HSE leadership

Client relations

Budget forecasting

Proposal writing

Technical review

Cross-disciplinary

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

WSP Canada in Vancouver seeks a Group Manager to lead a high-performing Ground Engineering team and shape geotechnical services across British Columbia and Yukon. Based in Vancouver, you’ll balance people leadership with senior geotechnical expertise to drive growth, technical excellence and project success.

You’ll work with engineers, geologists, project coordinators and managers on Municipal Utility, Transportation, Oil & Gas, Power & Energy and Industrial projects.