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Job Overview As

Market Lead, Energy (Canada East) , you will play a defining role in shaping WSP’s Energy strategy across eastern Canada and beyond. This senior leadership opportunity involves influencing how major energy systems are planned, delivered, and evolved, supporting the transition to resilient, low‑carbon, and future‑ready energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

You will be the Technical Market Leader for Energy, reporting to Vice‑President‑Energy.

You will be responsible for leading and growing the Energy practice in Eastern Canada.

You will act as a thought leader, applying advanced in‑depth and broad knowledge and be externally recognized as a top “go‑to” resource in the field.

You will make decisions on highly complex issues regarding work approach for project components and completion of team tasks and responsibilities.

You will anticipate business needs, secure required resources, and lead initiatives to implement change in the organization.

You will make recommendations and be involved with important decision‑making on highly technical and complex aspects of WSP projects.

You will be accountable to lead certain client accounts and engagements within the Energy Group.

You will support the growth of technical disciplines required for Energy.

You will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards and provide oversight and governance on the various major projects ongoing within the Energy team.

You will provide governance on Energy jobs including quality, and give leadership on Energy proposals.

You will collaborate with other internal departments and stakeholders to improve quality and project delivery, including management of sub‑consultants.

You will mentor and coach other Energy staff as required.





Qualifications

At least 18 years of experience in the Energy sector, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.

Hands‑on experience with Project Delivery.

Engineering degree in a related discipline or technical diploma from a post‑secondary institution (required).

Proven experience in business development with an existing network in the Eastern Canadian Energy market (Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic provinces).

Robust financial and business acumen – experience with managing business operations and/or a P&L; is an asset.

Strong understanding of the energy sector, including industry trends and emerging technologies related to energy transformation and decarbonisation.

Ability to negotiate and build relationships with clients.

P.Eng. or P.Tech. designation is an asset.

Bilingual in French and English is an asset.

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $147,500 – $195,400

MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600

Atlantic Provinces & QC: $133,200 – $176,900

Additional Information 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. Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.

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📌 Market Leader, Energy (Eastern Canada) (Markham)
🏢 WSP in Canada
📍 Markham