# Ground Improvement Technical Lead

**Company**: WSP
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: 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
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We are seeking a Ground Improvement Technical Lead to join our team in Ontario and Canada. As a Ground Improvement Technical Lead, you will bring deep expertise in ground engineering and ground modification techniques to deliver high-impact infrastructure projects.

**The Opportunity** Lead the evolution of ground improvement solutions across Ontario and Canada. This role blends technical leadership, project delivery, and market growth , enabling you to shape complex geotechnical solutions while mentoring teams and expanding WSP’s presence in the Canadian ground improvement market.

**Your Impact**

- Lead the technical delivery of complex ground improvement projects, ensuring innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions

- Drive the planning and implementation of ground improvement techniques including deep soil mixing, densification, grouting, and reinforcement systems

- Provide subject matter expertise on ground conditions and treatment methodologies across diverse project environments

- Oversee project execution from concept through construction, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget targets are met

- Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers, strengthening technical capability across the team

- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geotechnical and ground improvement solutions into major infrastructure projects

- Support business development by identifying opportunities and expanding WSP’s ground improvement market presence in Canada

- Build strong client relationships, delivering trusted advisory services and technical excellence

**The Skills That Set You Apart**

- 15+ years of experience in geotechnical or civil engineering or construction, including at least 5 years focused on ground improvement

- Proven experience delivering completed ground improvement projects across varying site conditions and project types

- Strong technical knowledge of ground improvement methods such as vibro compaction, dynamic compaction, grouting, soil mixing, wick drains, and rigid inclusions

- Deep understanding of geotechnical site conditions, risk assessment, and ground behaviour

- Demonstrated leadership in technical review, design oversight, and project execution

- Familiarity with the Canadian ground improvement market, including client landscape and regulatory environment

- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario (or eligibility to obtain) strongly preferred

- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence clients and multidisciplinary teams

**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.

**Compensation**

- 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

## Skills

### Required
- geotechnical engineering
- ground improvement
- civil engineering
- construction
- project delivery
- technical leadership

### Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario
- familiarity with Canadian ground improvement market

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