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Senior Technical Manager, Geophysics
Senior Technical Manager, GeophysicsWSP Canada • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Senior Technical Manager, Geophysics

Senior Technical Manager, Geophysics

WSP Canada • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Opportunity :

You will join a collaborative, innovative team at WSP, where your expertise will shape the future of geophysics across Ontario and beyond. As a senior technical leader, you'll drive impactful projects, mentor talented professionals, and enjoy outstanding career growth, flexible work options, and a culture that values your ideas and well-being. If you're ready to make a difference and be recognized for your contributions, this is your chance to thrive with us.

Why choose WSP?

  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
  • 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, flexible work options, 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.

# WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here :

As a Senior Technical Manager - Geophysics, you will serve as a senior leader and subject matter expert, responsible for shaping the strategic direction of WSP's geophysics services across Ontario and beyond. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a track record of delivering complex, high-impact projects. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams, advise executive leadership, and represent WSP externally in client engagements, industry forums, and strategic partnerships.

  • Project & Technical Management : Oversee multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring quality, compliance, and profitability across a portfolio of complex, high-impact projects. Manage geophysical campaigns, proposals, and studies from inception to completion.
  • Technical Excellence : Interpret and integrate 2D, 3D, and 4D seismic data, well logs, and core data to build comprehensive subsurface models. Conduct advanced geophysical analyses (e.g., seismic interpretation, AVO analysis, modeling) and geophysical surveys using seismic, electromagnetic, gravity, and magnetic methods.
  • Innovation & Collaboration : Drive technological innovation and the development of new geophysical techniques. Collaborate with teams across WSP disciplines (mining, transportation, structural, building, marine, port, rail, energy, environment) to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Mentorship & Talent Development : Mentor and train junior engineers, professionals, and technicians. Contribute to talent development, succession planning, and foster a high-performance culture focused on quality, innovation, and business excellence.
  • Client Engagement & Business Growth : Build and maintain strong client relationships, act as a "seller / doer" by engaging in business development while leading project execution. Identify opportunities, develop strategic proposals, and support key pursuits to drive business growth.
  • Quality Assurance & Reporting : Ensure quality control and assurance of geophysical datasets and deliverables. Prepare and contribute to technical reports, opinions, and publications.
  • Industry Leadership : Represent WSP in industry associations, technical committees, conferences, and client engagements. Drive thought leadership through publications and strategic initiatives.
  • Operational Oversight : Oversee risk management, including contract, fee, and proposal reviews. Support recruitment, engagement, and retention, and communicate vision, strategy, and progress to teams.
  • What you'll bring to WSP :

  • Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geophysics, Geosciences, Geological Engineering, or a related field. Graduate studies and professional registration in your field of practice are considered assets.
  • Experience : Minimum 15 years of progressive geophysical experience, including at least 5 years in senior technical or leadership roles. Significant experience within earth and environment disciplines in Canadian markets, with direct involvement in managing pursuits, proposals, and complex project portfolios.
  • Technical Expertise : Advanced proficiency in geophysical mapping, detection, and discrimination of subsurface features; experience with AGC (Advanced Geophysical Classification) and DGM (Digital Geophysical Mapping); seismic interpretation and modeling; familiarity with RTK GPS, LiDAR, SLAM, and geophysical sensors (EM61-MK2, APEX, MetalMapper); strong analytical and problem-solving skills; knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB).
  • Leadership & Strategic Impact : Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor and train junior staff, and deliver project excellence. Proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and operational oversight. Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial orientation and experience influencing organizational strategy and driving innovation.
  • Communication : Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong oral and written proficiency in French is required; English proficiency is an asset.
  • Professional Associations : Active membership in relevant industry bodies.
  • Additional Experience : Experience responding to Requests for Proposals, Expressions of Interest, and Statements of Qualifications.
  • Compensation

    AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT : $132,700 - $175,800

    MB & ON : $121,100 - $166,700

    NB, NL, NS, PE & QC : $119,900 - $159,200

    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.

    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.

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