Environmental Technical Director​/Team Lead

Senior Technical Director – Remediation Program Management

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia (other BC locations may be considered). Role: oversee technical direction for a substantial portfolio of downstream oil and gas contaminated sites; mentor junior and intermediate professionals; lead and inspire a diverse team; drive projects to closure; maintain client communication; ensure compliance with regulations.

• 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.
• Provide senior technical leadership to drive site assessment work to closure, supporting project teams with client communications, scoping work, and providing senior review and sign off of technical deliverables.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, geoscience, or other relevant discipline.
• 10 – 15 years of experience providing technical direction of contaminated sites in British Columbia.
• Eligible or immediately eligible to register as a Professional in British Columbia (e.g., P. Ag, P.Chem, P.Eng, P.Geo, RPBio).
• Strong and thorough understanding of the British Columbia Contaminated Sites Regulation and Environmental Management Act; knowledge of Alberta regulations is advantageous.
• Ability to apply to become a Contaminated Sites Approved Professional within one to two years of employment.
• A pleasant and approachable demeanor with colleagues and clients.
• Strong mentoring abilities and a drive to help junior and intermediate colleagues reach their potential.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive team dynamic.
• Strong communication skills (listening, speaking, and writing).
• Good problem‑solving skills with initiative and the ability to identify alternative solutions.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Power
  
  BI, and Oracle.

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $110,600 – $146,500
MB & ON: $100,900 – $139,000
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $99,900 – $132,700

Disclosure:
Final salary may vary based on education, qualifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, and business needs.

Health and Safety is a core paramount value; compliance with Health, Safety & Environment policy is required at all times.
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities; accommodations are available upon request.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.