Principal Environmental Engineer

WSP; Whitby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a senior leader in the Contaminated Sites Investigation and Remediation practice area. With a focus on health and safety, you'll lead large-scale projects while fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to manage diverse fieldwork and client relationships, ensuring deliverables meet expectations. Be part of a company that values balance in work and life, and is committed to enhancing the world around us through innovative solutions. If you have a passion for environmental consulting and leadership, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in Environmental Consulting.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project-focused team in contaminated sites and facility decommissioning.
• Manage projects from proposal to implementation.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Client Relationship Management

Environmental Regulations Knowledge

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Designation in Engineering or Geoscience

Job description

Description

The Opportunity:

This is your chance to join a vibrant and busy team based in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) as a senior leader in the Contaminated Sites Investigation and Remediation practice area. You are a registered professional with strong project and program management and leadership skills having at least 10 -15 years of experience in the design and oversight of environmental remediation and industrial facility decommissioning projects.

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:

• You are a champion of Health & Safety initiatives, being an ambassador for our Zero Harm safety culture – this is always your top priority, as it is ours
• You are primarily leading a project-focused team in the delivery of a large-scale contaminated sites and industrial facility decommissioning projects located east of the GTA.
• You have diverse fieldwork experience, project management expertise and sound knowledge of applicable provincial and federal environmental regulations;
• You manage projects from proposal to implementation, including proposal preparation, contract review, project delivery, financial control; and,
• You have a proactive approach to client relationship management to ensure deliverables meet client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality;

What you'll bring to WSP:

• A relevant undergraduate degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Geoscience or other technical discipline from an accredited university;
• At least 10-15 years of experience in Environmental Consulting with an appropriate professional designation in Engineering, Geoscience, Biology or related discipline;
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including persuasion and negotiation abilities to achieve consensus, resolve conflict and achieve desired outcomes;
• Experience providing project and client specific technical advice and senior review of project deliverables;
• Demonstrated ability to lead a project team of professionals with excellent communication skills both internally with staff and externally with clients;
• Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and teamwork skills as well as the technical writing skills needed for client deliverables;
• A clean Driver’s Abstract, and a willingness to travel as needed for project work.