Team Lead/Senior Environmental Project Manager

WSP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 93,700 - 124,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career development opportunities

Top 100 Employer in Canada recognition

Job summary

WSP, located in Vancouver, is seeking a Team Lead for the Remediation Program Management Downstream Team. This full-time position involves guiding a successful team while maintaining project work as a senior project manager. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years’ experience in environmental assessments and remediation, demonstrating strong leadership and time management skills. Join WSP for endless growth opportunities and a commitment to sustainability and community improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in environmental assessments and remediation consulting.
• Strong working knowledge of BC Environmental Management Act.
• Ability to mentor team members and foster collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a diverse team to deliver high-quality results.
• Conduct career development meetings and facilitate team communication.
• Oversee operations, monitoring performance and project deadlines.

Skills

Environmental assessments and remediations

Team leadership

Time management

Interpersonal and communication skills

Project management software proficiency

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here – Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to high-profile projects that are changing the landscape of our world.

WSP’s RPM team is one of the most established and exciting teams in Canada. The team consists of environmental technicians, project coordinators, project managers, technical experts, and qualified professionals. We have been providing contaminated site program management services to the worlds most technically focused companies for over 15 years. We consistently have backlog of 9 to 12 months and provide growth opportunities for our high performing team members. We specialize in health and safety, Phase I/II ESAs, risk assessment and remediation. Our team takes on the biggest Canadian projects from coast to coast to coast. The projects range in type, size and complexity, and the successful candidate will be able to utilize the team strengths to manage a large amount of field work efficiently and effectively.

WSP has a full-time opportunity for a Team Lead to join our Remediation Program Management Downstream Team in Vancouver, British Columbia – for the right candidate other locations in the province may be accepted. As a Team Lead, you’ll guide a team while continuing to contribute to project work as a senior project manager, ensuring operational excellence and fostering a positive and collaborative environment. This is a key role for someone who thrives on mentoring colleagues, driving team success, and delivering results in a dynamic setting.

Your Impact

• Lead and inspire a diverse team to deliver high-quality results while embracing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Conduct career development meetings and year-end discussions.
• Act as first point of contact for team members, facilitating effective communication and collaboration within the team and across departments.
• Encourage a sense of common purpose and direction, setting clear expectations and monitoring performance.
• Review timecards, expenses, and approve vacation requests.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring each team member meets their utilization targets and project deadlines.
• Ensure the short-term backlog of work is scheduled and that workload is appropriately distributed across the team.
• Ensure the team is informed of organizational procedures as it pertains to fieldwork and health and safety.
• Provide leadership and guidance to develop and mentor junior team members.
• Remain involved in project work; maintaining a utilization target.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Minimum 8 years of work experience in a consulting environment in the field of environmental assessments and remediations, that includes supervising project teams and demonstrating leadership at a local level.
• Strong working knowledge of the BC Environmental Management Act and associated regulations; and an understanding of the site closure process.
• Ability to mentor and support team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Strong time management and prioritization to balance project delivery with team leadership responsibilities.
• Proactive approach to resolving issues and identifying staffing needs.
• Solid understanding of organizational procedures and commitment to maintaining high utilization targets.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate team members.
• Comfortable working across projects and adjusting to changing priorities while supporting team success.
• Proficient in project management software and collaboration tools.

Why choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian– we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $93,700 – $124,200

MB & ON: $85,500 – $117,800

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $84,700 – $112,400

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.