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About the Role
Lead the growth of one of Canada’s most critical infrastructure sectors. As Regional Lead – Hydropower and Dams (North-Western Canada), you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, strengthening client partnerships, and delivering impactful projects that support resilient, sustainable energy systems across North-Western Canada. This is a high-impact leadership role where your expertise fuels business growth, guides complex project delivery, and contributes to a national vision for the future of hydropower and dam infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Drive regional growth by leading strategic business development initiatives across Western Canada
- Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key clients, utilities, and dam owners to position WSP as a trusted partner
- Lead and coordinate winning pursuit strategies, proposals, and client presentations across multidisciplinary teams
- Direct and oversee major hydropower and dams projects, acting as Project Director or Program Manager
- Provide technical leadership and guidance aligned with your area of engineering expertise
- Collaborate with national sector leaders to implement and execute strategic growth plans
- Identify resource needs, support recruitment efforts, and help build a high-performing regional team
- Foster a strong team culture by promoting engagement, collaboration, and professional development
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- At least 15 years of strong technical expertise in hydropower or dams (hydrotechnical, civil, structural, geotechnical, dam safety, mechanical, electrical, or related discipline)
- Demonstrated success in business development and strategic growth within the Canadian hydropower and dams sector
- Registered, or eligible for registration, as a P.Eng.
- Established network and relationships with power utilities and dam owners in north or western Canada
- Proven ability to lead client engagement and develop long-term partnerships
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to travel within North and Western Canada (10–20%)
Skills
- Hydropower
- Dams
- Hydrotechnical
- Civil
- Structural
- Geotechnical
- Dam safety
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Business development
- Strategic growth
- Client engagement
- Partnership development
- Leadership
- Communication
- Stakeholder management
Location
- Greater Vancouver
- Greater Calgary
- Greater Edmonton areas
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 15+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Salary/Compensations
- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 – $195,400
- MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600
- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $133,200 – $176,900
Benefits
- Flexible work
- Work-life balance
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.