Market Leader, Energy; Eastern

Overview

As Market Lead, Energy (Canada East), you will play a defining role in shaping WSP’s Energy strategy across eastern Canada and beyond, influencing major energy systems and supporting the transition to resilient, low‑carbon infrastructure.

• Act as Technical Market Leader for Energy, reporting to Vice‑President‑Energy.
• Lead and grow the Energy practice in Eastern Canada.
• Serve as a thought leader and external "go‑to" resource in the energy sector.
• Make decisions on complex technical and project execution issues.
• Anticipate business needs, secure resources, and drive organizational change initiatives.
• Recommend and influence technical and complex aspects of WSP projects.
• Lead specific client accounts and engagements within the Energy Group.
• Support growth of technical disciplines required for Energy.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards; provide governance on major projects.
• Provide oversight on Energy jobs quality and leadership on proposals.
• Collaborate with internal departments and stakeholders to improve quality and delivery, including sub‑consultant management.
• Mentor and coach other Energy staff as required.

• At least 18 years of experience, including a minimum of 10 years in a leadership role in the Energy sector.
• Hands‑on experience with project delivery.
• Engineering degree in a related discipline or technical diploma from a post‑secondary institution.
• Proven business development experience with an existing network in the Eastern Canadian Energy market (Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic provinces).
• Strong financial and business acumen; experience managing operations or a P&L is an asset.
• Solid understanding of energy sector trends and emerging technologies related to energy transformation and decarbonization.
• Ability to negotiate and build client relationships.
• P.Eng. or P.Tech. designation is an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English (required).

• BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $147,500 – $195,400
• MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600
• Atlantic Provinces & QC: $133,200 – $176,900

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates in all stages 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.

Health and safety is a core value. Compliance with WSP’s Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies is expected at all times. Full details can be found at