Team Lead, Field Services

WSP USA; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join WSP as a Team Lead in Mississauga while collaborating with engineering specialists to enhance service offerings across Ontario. You will manage resources, mentor staff, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in various engineering projects. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials or geotechnical field testing and inspection.
• Experience leading a team and managing projects.
• Familiarity with civil construction practices and relevant testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Forecast staffing levels based on the current backlog and knowledge of upcoming pursuits.
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of retention and career development.
• Ensure compliance with safety and ethical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Project Management

Collaboration

Education

Degree or Diploma in Civil Technology or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerBI

Job description

At WSP, we're continuing to grow and develop our expertise, operating as a trusted advisor and technical expert on engineering design challenges for our clients across multiple industries. Our team is growing, and as a result we're adding a Team Lead to our Mississauga Field Services Group, one position in Richmond Hill and one in Whitby, Ontario.

As part of the Field Services Team, you'll be responsible for driving forward our ambitious plans to enhance our service offering in the province through your work with a close-knit team of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical staff.

Why WSP?

• Our Flexible 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.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer,
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who 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, 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. We offer flexible work options including remote work.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• You will forecast staffing levels based on the current backlog and knowledge of upcoming pursuits.
• You will manage resource levels based on workloads, staff availability, and achieving team financial targets (utilization and DLM).
• You will create and maintain a validation system to ensure revenue for equipment usages is recognized and allocated correctly.
• You will mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of retention and career development.
• You will collaborate with leaders of various groups and disciplines to share resources, technical expertise, and demonstrate safety leadership, ensuring all staff are trained and competent in terms of safety and quality.
• You will uphold the highest safety and ethical standards and comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• You will create business plans for local operations to support WSP’s regional and global business plans (i.e., strategic clients and markets).
• You will lead others in identifying original and resourceful approaches to challenging and unusual work situations.
• You will complete quarterly site visits and safety inspections.
• You will work with local, regional, and national Radiation Safety Officers to maintain compliance with CNSC licensing and internal programs.
• You will translate complex business and technical needs into objectives, plans, specifications, resources, and long-term goals for yourself and direct reports.
• You will always ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites and take WSP's Life Saving rules to heart.
  

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Technology or Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials or geotechnical field testing and inspection
• Experience leading a team and managing projects
• Familiarity with civil construction practices and relevant testing standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerBI.
• Proven experience in managing Profit & Loss (P&L).

About the company

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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