Group Manager, Ecology North

4 weeks ago

Whitehorse Yukon YB, Yukon, Canada WSP Full time

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Group Manager to lead our North Ecology team, part of the Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment (EcoEIA) business in BC and Yukon. Reporting to the Director of EcoEIA, this is a dual role where you will provide both leadership of a 15+-person team and senior level technical and project management expertise to support a variety of projects that range in type, size and complexity.

You will join a growing team of marine, freshwater and terrestrial biologists and ecologists, based in the North of BC and the Yukon, with offices in Terrace, Ft. St. John and Whitehorse. As Group Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering our strategic objectives and continue to build and grow our ecology related services.

What you can expect to do here:

  • Create a safe and positive environment for colleagues.
  • Demonstrate a non-wavering commitment to health and safety.
  • You will support project managers and take on team lead responsibilities including:
  • Review of cost estimates and other client deliverables within your assigned delegation of authority (DOA).
  • Supporting employees to prioritize and organize their work to meet utilization targets and project commitments.
  • Supporting employees with career development and performance, including team mentorship.
  • Participate in human resources activities throughout the year, including annual performance and salary reviews, hiring and recruitment processes, and employee onboarding and offboarding.
  • Working with the EcoEIA Director and Vice President, support the financial success of the team by monitoring financial results and implementing changes or improvements to achieve desired financial results.
  • Communicate company policies and mandates as provided by leadership or elsewhere to the Ecology team and oversee their application if necessary.
  • Foster collaboration across the EcoEIA team and other WSP Business Lines.
  • Inspire team commitment to our WSP Guiding Principles and Vision.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to Ecology team project managers.
  • Participate in business development activities to support growth of the Ecology team and strengthen client relationships.
  • Lead monthly group meetings for the Ecology team.

What you'll bring to WSP:

  • University degree (minimum undergraduate) in environmental or natural sciences, environmental engineering or other directly related disciplines.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in a consulting environment with a focus on ecological project delivery.
  • Professional registration (R.P.Bio, P. Biol., P.Ag, RPP etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams and with multiple priorities.
  • Strong business acumen and financial management experience, developing, tracking and forecasting on annual budgets.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated success in team management and leadership, with a focus on fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong demonstration of health and safety leadership.
  • Commitment to technical excellence and ability to write proposals and technical reports.

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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

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