Director, Operational Effectiveness

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The Opportunity   WSP’s Earth & Environment business in BC & Yukon brings together  exceptional people, diverse technical capabilities  and teams operating across multiple disciplines and locations. Our opportunity is to strengthen how those teams connect, communicate and work together as one regional business, while preserving the technical excellence and distinct strengths that make each group successful.
As  Director, Organizational Effectiveness , you will help bring that opportunity to life. Working in partnership with the BC & Yukon Leadership Team, you will strengthen regional culture and identity,  build connection and belonging , improve communication, and enhance the experience of our people from the day they join WSP through every stage of their careers.
You will also help advance our health and safety culture, support leadership and professional development, and turn employee feedback into practical actions that  make WSP an even better place to work.  This is an opportunity to shape how a large and diverse regional business comes together, creating the conditions for people and teams to thrive.
This is an  enterprise leadership role , with no direct reports. Its impact will come through  partnership, influence and the ability to engage  leaders and employees across BC & Yukon around shared priorities and meaningful action. Success will be measured by the ability to achieve its growth objectives through leadership capability, employee engagement, succession readiness, and the creation of a high-performing culture that enables exceptional client and business outcomes across BC & Yukon.
Your Impact     Partner with regional and business leaders to strengthen a shared BC & Yukon Earth & Environment identity, while celebrating the strengths and individuality of teams across disciplines and geographies.
Champion an inclusive, connected and high-performing culture where employees feel valued, heard and empowered to contribute, translating employee insights into meaningful regional action.
Strengthen communication and connection across the region, creating greater visibility, transparency and two-way dialogue between employees and leadership.
Partner with HSE and regional leaders to advance a strong culture of physical and psychological safety, wellbeing and shared accountability.
Elevate the employee experience at key career moments, from onboarding and development to mobility and leadership progression, while expanding mentorship, networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, People & Culture and business leaders to strengthen attraction, engagement and retention strategies, with a focus on critical talent, capability gaps and succession needs.
Build stronger connections across BC & Yukon by creating opportunities for leaders and employees to collaborate, share expertise and leverage the broader capabilities of WSP.
Bring a strategic culture and employee lens to regional priorities and change initiatives, helping leaders turn feedback and insights into visible, practical actions that strengthen engagement, belonging and business performance.
The Skills that Set You Apart     More than 10 years of progressive leadership experience in organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management , HR leadership, or business operations.

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