# Vice President, Ground Engineering & Materials

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

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## Description

WSP is looking for a strategic, entrepreneurial, and people-focused leader to shape the next chapter of our Ground Engineering & Materials business across British Columbia (BC) and Yukon.

The Vice President will lead a diverse regional business spanning geotechnical engineering, materials engineering, laboratory services, field services, and construction materials. The role carries accountability for the growth, performance, technical excellence, and long-term health of the business.

Key responsibilities:

- Set a clear and compelling vision for the BC & Yukon business

- Build on the strength of an established business by bringing fresh perspectives and strategic thinking

- Identify emerging trends, evolving client needs, and new opportunities

- Develop and execute growth strategies

- Lead financial and operational performance

- Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality, technical, commercial, contractual, and regulatory requirements

- Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture

- Build strong relationships with clients, industry associations, regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, and other key stakeholders

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geoscience, or a related discipline

- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent professional registration

- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience within geotechnical engineering, materials engineering, construction services, consulting, or a related field

- Proven ability to lead and grow complex engineering, construction services, consulting, or related businesses

- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and operational performance

- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits:

- Proudly Canadian – a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026

- A global community of brilliant minds

- Limitless opportunities for growth and development

- Flexible work arrangements

## Skills

### Required
- geotechnical engineering
- materials engineering
- leadership
- strategic thinking
- financial management

### Nice to have
- experience working with Indigenous Nations
- consultation processes

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