Technical Director - Principal Groundwater Modeler

WSP USA; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 144,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Proudly Canadian

Global community of minds

Flexible work

Job summary

WSP seeks a Technical Director, Groundwater Modelling, to lead major groundwater modelling assignments in Canada and internationally. You will guide conceptual and numerical models, mentor teams, advise regulators, and advance practice while promoting innovation and health, safety, and professional excellence.

The role integrates across water resources, mining, infrastructure, and environmental projects with a focus on growth of WSP’s groundwater modelling capability.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Hydrogeology, Engineering, Earth Sciences, Water Resources, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as WSP’s senior expert in groundwater modelling, providing technical leadership on complex projects.
• Advance modelling best practices, QA/QC standards, innovation, and strategic growth across the business.
• Advise clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders on modelling approaches, risk, uncertainty, and decision-making.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Canada and internationally to deliver integrated water, mining, infrastructure, and environmental projects.
• Lead or provide senior oversight, peer review, and technical guidance for complex groundwater modelling assignments.
• Develop conceptual and numerical models, assess uncertainties, and communicate technical findings to support project and regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen WSP’s global groundwater modelling capability through mentoring, coaching, knowledge sharing, and technical leadership.
• Promote innovation in modelling tools, data analytics, GIS, automation, visualization, and digital solutions.
• Support recruitment, workforce development, and succession planning within the groundwater modelling practice.
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and industry partners.
• Provide technical leadership for proposals, pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Represent WSP through conferences, publications, industry forums, and thought leadership activities.
• Champion a strong health and safety culture and uphold the highest standards of technical quality, ethics, and professional practice.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable water management solutions.

Skills

Groundwater modelling expertise

Technical leadership

Collaboration across regions

Communication across teams

Problem solving

Mentoring and coaching

Business development

Travel willingness

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Hydrogeology/related field

P.Geo. or P.Eng designation in Canada

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

Python (asset)

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.

As part of WSP, you will have access to an unparalleled global network of resources, expertise, and opportunities to collaborate on complex, high-impact groundwater projects. As Technical Director, Groundwater Modelling, you will be a recognized global modelling expert and senior technical leader within WSP's hydrogeology and water resources practice. You will provide strategic and technical direction for major groundwater modelling assignments in Canada and internationally, connect and support modelling teams across regions, advise clients and regulators, advance leading practice, mentor technical professionals, and help grow WSP's global groundwater modelling capability and market presence.

Your Impact

• Serve as WSP’s senior expert in groundwater modelling, providing technical leadership on complex groundwater and contaminant transport projects.

• Advance modelling best practices, QA/QC standards, innovation, and strategic growth across the business.

• Advise clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders on modelling approaches, risk, uncertainty, and decision-making. Project Delivery & Global Collaboration

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Canada and internationally to deliver integrated water, mining, infrastructure, and environmental projects.

• Lead or provide senior oversight, peer review, and technical guidance for complex groundwater modelling assignments.

• Develop conceptual and numerical models, assess uncertainties, and communicate technical findings to support project and regulatory requirements. Capability Building & Innovation

• Strengthen WSP’s global groundwater modelling capability through mentoring, coaching, knowledge sharing, and technical leadership.

• Promote innovation in modelling tools, data analytics, GIS, automation, visualization, and digital solutions.

• Support recruitment, workforce development, and succession planning within the groundwater modelling practice. Business Development & Industry Leadership

• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and industry partners.

• Provide technical leadership for proposals, pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives.

• Represent WSP through conferences, publications, industry forums, and thought leadership activities. Health, Safety & Professional Excellence

• Champion a strong health and safety culture and uphold the highest standards of technical quality, ethics, and professional practice.

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable water management solutions.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Master’s degree or PhD in Hydrogeology, Engineering, Earth Sciences, Water Resources, or a related field.

• 20+ years of experience in groundwater modelling and hydrogeology, including senior technical leadership in consulting.

• Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada.

• Demonstrated expertise leading complex groundwater modelling projects and multidisciplinary teams.

• Advanced knowledge of groundwater flow and contaminant transport modelling, with proficiency in industry-standard tools such as MODFLOW, FEFLOW, or similar platforms.

• Strong technical leadership, peer review, mentoring, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience in business development, proposal support, and client relationship management.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and global regions.

• Willingness to travel as required and hold a valid driver’s licence.

Asset Qualifications

• Experience with integrated water management, mining, climate resilience, GIS, data analytics, automation, and programming (e.g., Python).

• Technical publications, conference presentations, and recognized industry leadership.

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 globa l 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.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $159,300 – $211,000

MB & ON: $145,300 – $200,100

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $143,900 – $191,100

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

At WSP , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

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. Full details here (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety) .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies) .