Infrastructure Planning Manager

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about shaping the future of our communities through innovative infrastructure solutions? We are seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead our Stormwater & Wastewater Infrastructure Planning projects. Your role will be pivotal in driving projects such as Municipal Class Environmental Assessments, Master Plans, Feasibility Studies, and Capacity Assessments.

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:

• Inspire and lead: You will guide a talented team in executing impactful infrastructure project that make a difference;
• Talent Acquisition: You will lead the recruitment process to build a team that embodies our organization's values and vision;
• Collaborative Visionary: You will work closely with stakeholders to define clear objectives, scope, and deliverables. Your experience in Public Information Centers and stakeholder engagement will be a valuable asset
• Business Development Champion: You will drive growth by meeting with clients, identifying opportunities, and leading proposal development;
• Team Coordination: You will foster effective communication and collaboration among national project teams;
• Industry innovator: You will stay updated on regultations, standards, and best practices, contrinuting to our Future Ready and Innovation initiatives;
• Relationship builder: You will cultivate strong relationships with government agencies, contractors, and community members;
• Project management: You will oversee project timlines and budgets, implementing corrective actions as needed;
• Innovative thinker: You will bring fresh ideas to help grow our stormwater and wastewater infrastructure planning business in collaboration with the larger water team;
  
  
  

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Registration: Registered or eligible for P. Eng. In Ontario
• Experience: 10-15 years in Infrastructure planning, with leadership roles in Stormwater/open channel combined sewers, water and wastewater projects
• Regulatory knowledge: Familiarity with Ontario's regulatory requirements; knowledge of British Columbia's regulation is a plus;
• Technical skills: Expertise in stormwater and combined sewer infrastructure modeling and infrastructure construction (InfoWorks preferred); experience in water and wastewater modeling is an asset
• Leadership & Communication: Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Project Management: Proficient in project management tools and methodologies;
• Quality management: Understanding of quality management systems and their application in infrastructure projects.
• You enjoy fieldwork and like to work autonomously – think the opposite of your standard 9-5 desk job! But also have the ability to work effectively in a team environment
  
  
  

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.