Hydropower & Dam Program Director – Western Canada

WSP in Canada; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 148,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Global opportunities

Top employer 2026

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Project Director – Hydropower and Dams (Western Canada) to shape strategy, build client partnerships, and deliver large-scale dam and hydro projects across the region. Based in Calgary or Vancouver, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage risk and commercial performance, mentor project managers, and drive growth while upholding safety and quality across Western Canada.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 20+ years of project management experience in hydropower or dams.
• Successful business development and strategic growth in Canadian hydropower.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a P.Eng. in Western Canada.
• Strong client relationships with power utilities and dam owners.

Responsibilities

• Be the Project Director on major infrastructure dams and hydropower projects.
• Provide leadership and governance for major projects and programs.
• Mentor Project Managers and establish project vision and execution strategies.
• Coordinate among engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, and stakeholders.
• Lead steering committees and executive reviews; manage client relationships.
• Identify growth opportunities and manage high-level commercial discussions.
• Oversee profitability, cash flow, expenditures, and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Client engagement

Strategic growth

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

WSP in Canada is seeking a Project Director – Hydropower and Dams (Western Canada) to shape strategy, build client partnerships, and deliver large-scale dam and hydro projects across the region. Based in Calgary or Vancouver, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage risk and commercial performance, mentor project managers, and drive growth while upholding safety and quality across Western Canada.

Join a leading professional services firm delivering critical energy infrastructure with a