Technical Director, Environmental Air Quality

WSP Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent environmental consulting firm in Canada is seeking a senior leader for their Air Quality & Greenhouse Gas Management practice. The ideal candidate will have 15-20 years of experience in air quality and GHG consulting, with a robust background in managing complex projects and leading teams. Responsibilities include overseeing innovative environmental strategies and driving business growth. This role offers a collaborative culture with attractive pay and flexible work options.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Virtual healthcare

Qualifications

• 15-20 years in air quality, GHG, or climate consulting.
• 10+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven success managing complex projects and portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead air quality and GHG management projects.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and teams.
• Drive business development as a seller/doer.

Skills

Air quality modeling

GHG quantification

Strategic business development

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Master's/PhD preferred

Tools

AERMOD

CALPUFF

ASHRAE

Job description

The Opportunity:

In this role within the Air Quality & Greenhouse Gas Management practice, you will be a senior leader and recognized subject matter expert, responsible for driving innovation, excellence, and strategic growth in our air quality and GHG practice. This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven, collaborative team that is passionate about delivering impactful solutions for clients, communities, and the environment.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, advise leadership, and represent our organization in high-profile client engagements, industry forums, and strategic partnerships. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, mentoring top talent, and influencing the direction of environmental policy and practice, we want to hear from you.

Why choose WSP?

• 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. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, 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 #WithWSPYouCan

What you can expect to do here:

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Lead air quality and GHG management projects, including compliance, monitoring, modeling, reporting, and decarbonization strategies.
• Champion innovative methodologies, digital tools, and technical excellence.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, internal teams, and WSP leadership.
• Ensure successful project delivery across a diverse, high-impact portfolio.
• Mentor and inspire technical staff, fostering growth and innovation.
• Represent WSP in industry forums, driving thought leadership and best practices.

Business Growth & Client Engagement

• Drive business development while leading project execution as a seller/doer.
• Build strong client relationships and lead strategic proposal development.
• Collaborate across geographies and business lines to expand reach.
• Increase visibility through knowledge sharing at industry events and client engagements.
• Contribute to win strategies and ensure client satisfaction.

Project & People Management

• Build and lead high-performing teams with a focus on excellence and accountability.
• Manage risk across major pursuits, including contract and fee reviews.
• Foster cross-sector collaboration and internal partnerships.
• Support talent attraction, engagement, and succession planning.
• Communicate vision and strategy to ensure team alignment and engagement.

What you'll bring to WSP:

Education & Credentials

Bachelor's in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or related field; Master's/PhD preferred. P.Eng. registration in Ontario is an asset.

• Experience: 15-20 years in air quality, GHG, or climate consulting, with 10+ in senior leadership. Proven success managing complex projects and portfolios.
• Expertise: Skilled in air quality modeling (AERMOD, CALPUFF, ASHRAE), ambient monitoring, land use compatibility, and expert testimony. Experience in permitting, GHG quantification, and decarbonization is a plus.
• Leadership & Strategy: Strong business development and client management skills. Strategic thinker with deep market insight and team leadership experience.
• Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of Canadian/international air quality and GHG regulations. Proficient in modeling tools and digital platforms.
• Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Other: Active in professional associations; eligible for federal security clearance.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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