# Principal Geomorphologist

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: BC, Canada
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $136,000 - $180,200
**Category**: Consulting
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

As a Principal Geomorphologist based in British Columbia, you'll guide the understanding of complex natural systems and help design solutions that strengthen communities, protect ecosystems, and support sustainable development across the province.

**Your Impact**

- Lead fluvial and coastal geomorphology across multidisciplinary projects from proposal through completion.

- Drive business growth through strategic planning, relationships, and expanding service offerings.

- Mentor and grow talent across all experience levels, strengthening team capability and succession.

- Apply advanced expertise in erosion processes, debris flows, sediment transport, and fluvial/coastal morphology.

- Guide process-based approaches to river and shoreline restoration and natural hazard mitigation.

- Provide technical direction for geoscience analyses, geo-environmental assessments, and major surface-water infrastructure design.

- Support detailed design and construction through technical specifications, cost inputs, and geomorphic interpretation.

- Act as a Project Director overseeing project decisions related to risk, quality, safety, and client management.

**The Skills That Set You Apart**

- Degree in Physical Geography, Earth Science, or a related discipline (Master's preferred).

- Registered (or eligible within 6 months) as a Professional Geoscientist in any province in Canada.

- A minimum of 15 years of consulting or related experience.

- A strong record of client relationship development and strategic growth planning.

- Deep experience within the fields of fluvial, coastal, and hillslope processes.

- Extensive experience in water resources/hydrotechnical projects, including geohazard assessments, sediment transport, nature-based design, and erosion protection.

- Ability to problem-solve, work collaboratively, motivate, and lead by example.

- Familiarity with construction site inspections, field techniques, and experience in guiding junior field staff while upholding safety standards.

**Why Choose WSP?**

- 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.

- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and empower you to prioritize yours.

**Compensation**

- $136,000 - $180,200

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## Skills

### Required
- Physical Geography
- Earth Science
- Geoscience
- Fluvial and Coastal Geomorphology
- Sediment Transport
- Erosion Protection
- Project Management

### Nice to have
- Master's degree
- Professional Geoscientist registration

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