Market Leader, Energy (Eastern Canada)

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The Opportunity

Lead the Energy transition. Shape what comes next.

As Market Lead, Energy (Canada East), you will play a defining role in shaping WSP's Energy strategy across eastern Canada and beyond. This is a senior leadership opportunity to influence how major energy systems are planned, delivered, and evolved - supporting the transition to resilient, low-carbon, and future-ready energy infrastructure. You will be involved in leading projects and being responsible for certain accounts and engagements, as well as the overall compliance with national and local regulations, and maintaining high standards of service reliability and customer satisfaction. You will bring together people, clients, and ideas to grow our Energy portfolio, strengthen market presence, and deliver meaningful outcomes for communities, industry, and the environment.

Our Energy subsector, a key component of WSP's ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. From small installations to multi-phase integrated megaprojects, we support your upstream, midstream, or downstream oil and gas activities and energy transition markets at all stages of the project lifecycle, anywhere in the world. We are focused on providing design, engineering and environmental services that contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation, sustain the use and protection of water and marine resources, protect and restore biodiversity, and support our clients as they transition to low carbon solutions. Our experts work together to offer our clients services that live up to our vision: to meet the highest standards in the industry and innovate to exceed them.

Your Impact

• You will be the Technical Market Leader for Energy, reporting to Vice-President-Energy
• You will be responsible for leading and growing the Energy practice in Eastern Canada
• You will act as a thought leader, applying advanced in-depth and broad knowledge and be externally recognized as a top "go-to" resource in their field
• You will make decisions on highly complex issues regarding work approach for project components and completion of team tasks and responsibilities
• You will anticipate business needs, secure required resources, and lead initiatives to implement change in the organization
• You will make recommendations and be involved with important decision-making on highly technical and complex aspects of WSP projects
• You will be accountable to lead certain client accounts and engagements within the Energy Group
• You will support the growth of technical disciplines required for Energy
• You will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards and provide oversight and governance on the various major project ongoing within the Energy team
• You will provide governance on Energy jobs including quality, and provide leadership on Energy proposals
• You will collaborate with other internal departments and stakeholders to improve quality and project delivery, including management of subconsultants
• You will mentor and coach other Energy staff as required.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• At least 18 years experience with more at least 10 years' experience in a leadership role in the Energy sector;
• MUST have hands-on experience with Project Delivery;
• Engineering degree in a related discipline or technical diploma from post-secondary institution is required;
• Proven experience in business development with an existing network in the Eastern Canadian Energy market within Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic provinces;
• Strong financial and business acumen - experience with managing business operations and/or a P&L is an asset;
• Strong understanding of the energy sector, including industry trends and emerging technologies related to the energy transformation and decarbonization;
• Ability to negotiate and build relationships with clients;
• P.Eng. or P.Tech. designation is an asset;
• Bilingual in both French and English is required.

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 global 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 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.
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Compensation

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

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Bring your vision, leadership, and passion for Energy to a place where your influence truly matters. At WSP, you will help define the future of energy systems - for clients, communities, and generations to come.

#LI-HybridAt 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.

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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 .

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 .