Technical Director, Environmental Air Quality

The Opportunity:

In this role within the Air Quality & Greenhouse Gas Management practice, you will be a senior leader and recognized subject matter expert, responsible for driving innovation, excellence, and strategic growth in our air quality and GHG practice. This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven, collaborative team that is passionate about delivering impactful solutions for clients, communities, and the environment.
You will lead multidisciplinary teams, advise leadership, and represent our organization in high-profile client engagements, industry forums, and strategic partnerships. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, mentoring top talent, and influencing the direction of environmental policy and practice, we want to hear from you.

Why choose WSP?
• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible 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.
• A Canadian success story - we're 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 - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's 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.
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What you can expect to do here:

Strategic & Technical Leadership
Provide visionary leadership and technical oversight for air quality and GHG management projects, including regulatory compliance, ambient air monitoring, air quality assessment, dispersion modeling, land use compatibility assessments, environmental reporting, and decarbonization strategies.
Champion the development and implementation of cutting-edge methodologies, digital tools, and innovation initiatives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, internal stakeholders, and WSP leadership on air quality and GHG management.
Oversee project delivery, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and profitability across a diverse portfolio of high-impact projects.
Mentor and inspire technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and talent development.
Represent the organization in industry associations, technical committees, and client engagements, driving thought leadership and best practices.
Business Growth & Client Engagement
Act as a "seller/doer" by actively engaging in business development while leading project execution.
Drive business growth through strategic client relationship management, opportunity identification, and proposal development.
Collaborate with other leaders to expand our reach across geographies and business lines.
Increase the organization's visibility by sharing knowledge and innovation at key industry events and client engagements.
Lead and contribute to win strategies, ensuring successful project execution and client satisfaction.
Project & People Management
Build and lead high-performing teams, inspiring excellence and accountability throughout project lifecycles.
Oversee risk management, including contract, fee, and proposal reviews for major pursuits.
Foster strong partnerships with business leaders in other sectors to drive collaboration and growth.
Support the attraction, engagement, and retention of top talent, contributing to succession planning and organizational development.
Communicate vision, strategy, and progress to staff, ensuring alignment and engagement.

What you'll bring to WSP:
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or a related field; Master's or PhD preferred.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or equivalent registration in Ontario preferred.
Experience
Minimum 15-20 years of progressive experience in air quality, GHG, or climate change consulting, including 10+ years in senior leadership roles.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: land use compatibility studies, expert witness testimony, ambient air monitoring, air quality assessment and modeling (AERMOD, CALPUFF, ASHRAE)
Demonstrated expertise in the following areas is considered an asset: regulatory compliance and permitting, and GHG quantification and industrial decarbonization planning.
Proven track record of delivering complex projects and managing large project portfolios.
Experience with business development, client relationship management, and operational oversight.
Technical & Leadership Skills
Advanced knowledge of Canadian and international air quality and GHG regulations, standards, and reporting frameworks.
Strong understanding of decarbonization strategies and net zero planning.
Proficiency with air quality and GHG modeling software, data management platforms, and digital tools.
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and the ability to deliver effective presentations to large groups.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary teams.
Active membership in relevant professional associations.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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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