Team Lead, Field Services

Job Description

The Opportunity :

At WSP, we're continuing to grow and develop our expertise, operating as a trusted advisor and technical expert on engineering design challenges for our clients across multiple industries.

Our team is growing, and as a result we're adding two Team Leads to our Field Services Group.

As part of the Field Services Team in Ontario, you'll be responsible for driving forward our ambitious plans to enhance our service offering in the province through your work with a close-knit team of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical staff.

We have opportunities to join both our Markham and Whitby WSP locations.

Why WSP?

Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• 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 and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

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

We offer attractive pay, a great corporate culture, 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.

We offer flexible work options including remote work.

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What you can expect to do here :

• Forecast staffing levels based on current backlog, and knowledge of upcoming pursuits;
• Manage resource levels based on workloads, staff availability and achieving team financial targets (utilization and DLM);
• Create and maintain a validation system to ensure revenue for equipment usages is recognized and allocated correctly;
• Mentor and develop staff; fostering a culture of retention and career development;
• Collaborate with leaders of various groups and disciplines to share resources, technical expertise, and demonstrating safety leadership and ensuring all staff are trained and competent in terms of safety and quality;
• Uphold the highest safety and ethical standards and complying with WSP's Code of Conduct;
• Create business plans for local operations to supports WSP's regional and global business plans (i.e. strategic clients and markets);
• Lead others in identifying original and resourceful approaches to challenging and unusual work situations;
• Complete quarterly site visits and safety inspections;
• Work with local, regional and national Radiation Safety Officers to maintain compliance with CNSC licensing and internal programs;
• Translate complex business and technical needs into objectives, plans, specifications, resources, and long-term goals for self and direct reports;
• You will always ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites and take WSP's Life Saving rules to heart.

What you'll bring to WSP :

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Technology or Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials or geotechnical field testing and inspection
• Experience leading a team and managing projects
• Familiarity with civil construction practices and relevant testing standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerBI.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and contractors.
• Capability to work independently and efficiently and collaborate with other technical teams, managers and supervisors.

About Us

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

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.

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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.