IT Business Partner

Join to apply for the IT Business Partner - Canada role at WSP in Canada. The Opportunity The Regional IT Business Partner is a pivotal leadership role within WSP’s global IT organization. The position carries the dual responsibility of overseeing Business Relationship Management activities for the region and related regional IT staff. The Business Partner acts as the key spokesperson for IT in the region and works to align technological solutions to business needs. Why choose WSP? 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. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey. Management & Decision‑Making Foster strong relationships with regional business stakeholders, including senior executives, and capture their evolving needs and strategic objectives. Partner closely with business leaders to align IT initiatives with the region’s business objectives, ensuring that IT contributes to the region’s success. Collaborate with service hub and enterprise IT stakeholders to ensure fulfillment of business needs and adoption of global solutions and standards. Partner with IT leadership to define strategic IT objectives and secure necessary financing for technology investments. Partner with the enterprise IT function to establish and maintain transparent financial reporting. Ensure efficient daily IT service delivery of the regional IT unit with high quality and good performance. Oversee the general direction of regional projects and plans. Ensure continuous identification and mitigation of risks, as well as the development of business continuity plans for critical IT services. Provide thought leadership on emerging trends and best practices and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation and create value for the organization. People Management Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and standards, and promote a culture of data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement in management. Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork, encouraging open communication, knowledge‑sharing, and cross‑functional problem‑solving to achieve common goals. Promote a safe and healthy work environment that prioritizes employee well‑being and work‑life balance. Develop and lead unit employees if applicable by monitoring individual performance, ensuring individual development plans, providing mentorship, and leading the recruitment process with appropriate onboarding. Adhere to company policies, including conducting systematic occupational health and safety work, reporting and taking prompt corrective action on risks, and participating in department‑wide talent management and succession planning. Communication Ability to communicate to both operations‑oriented employees and business executives, as well as employees across business regions and enterprise functions. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including internal customers, suppliers, and partners, to ensure effective collaboration and alignment. Foster a culture of effective communication within the IT organization to engage and inform employees. Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote the organization’s use of technology and position it as an industry leader. Standardize IT policies, procedures, and documentation across the organization. What You’ll Bring to WSP Bachelor’s degree in a technical/Computer Science field and/or equivalent work experience. Possess relevant certifications in the ITIL framework, Project Management, IT Information Security, Microsoft, and Storage products/platforms or related fields – a plus. 3+ years of specialization in a similar IT business partnering role, preferably in a large enterprise. 5+ years of experience in budget planning and financial reporting is required. Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to align technology solutions with business needs. Analytical mindset and problem‑solving skills to identify and address business and technology challenges. Ability to adapt to changing business priorities and work in a fast‑paced environment. Proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written, is essential, as this position involves regular collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders on an international scale. About WSP 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, and 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. 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. Important Notes 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Information Technology Industry Professional Services Location Montreal, Quebec, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr