Job Description
The Opportunity:At WSP, we envision the Water & Wastewater (W&WW) sector as a sea of opportunities. We’re seeking a Vice President, Water & Wastewater, to lead our diverse team of 300+ members.Reporting to the Executive Vice President, you’ll foster growth in the W&WW sector, build customer relationships, enhance financial performance, and contribute to our goals. Your innovative leadership and technical expertise will drive our strategic plan and create an inclusive environment where all team members are engaged and excited about the opportunities in this market. Why choose WSP?We value and are committed to upholding a culture ofinclusion and belongingOurFlexible 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.ACanadian success story - were 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 - were growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - were open to your ideas and trying new things.A phenomenalcollaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely goodpeople who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what its 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.#WeAreWSPWhat you can expect to do here:Unite and Lead: Guide the work of Vice-Presidents and Directors, bringing national teams together to support allbusiness growth objectives.Drive Growth: Leverage your W&WW expertise and client networks to fuel our business growth.Team Builder: Lead and develop key team members, aligning resources for our W&WW sector.Strategic Acquirer: Use your market knowledge to identify potential acquisitions for WSP Global.Strategize and Forecast: Develop operating plans and financial forecasts in collaboration with the business line executive and the finance leader.Implement and Excel: Lead the implementation of the operating plan and its objectives, focusing onpeople development,client relations,project delivery excellence,quality, andfinancial performance.Mitigate and Deliver: Direct Leaders on measures to mitigate project performance issues and risks, ensuring successful delivery on contractual commitments and financial targets to meet client expectations andexceed profitability targets.Engage and Retain: Foster a high-performance culture and complete integration to a one WSP culture, ensuring a high degree ofemployee engagement and low turnover of staff.Optimize and Profit: Optimize financial performance includingnet revenue,operating margin, andDSO (receivables).Collaborate and Satisfy: Work with peers nationally and globally to leverage technical expertise, ensureclient satisfaction, and implementbest practices.Prioritize and Uphold: Ensure that WSP programs ofhealth, safety & environment; andethics & compliance are an overriding part of the organizational cultureWhat you’ll bring to WSP:Seasoned Professional: Engineer with 15+ years of leadership in the W&WW sector.People Leader: Proven ability to create a high-performance environment and empower teams.Strategic Thinker: Expertise in addressing growth opportunities and balancing risk-taking.Business Developer: Track record of client engagement and business development.Team Influencer: Ability to drive a high caliber team to higher performance levels.Relationship Manager: Advanced skills in managing relationships and achieving results.Innovation Champion: Advocate for technical innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.Globe Trotter: Openness to national and international travel.