Senior Groundwater Modelling Technical Lead

The Opportunity

As a Senior Groundwater Modelling Technical Lead, you will drive the technical vision and execution of complex groundwater modelling projects across mining, infrastructure, and municipal sectors. You will provide strategic leadership, mentor junior and intermediate staff, and ensure the highest standards of technical excellence and client satisfaction.

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:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced numerical groundwater flow and contaminant transport models for large-scale, multidisciplinary projects.
• Oversee and review the work of project teams, ensuring technical quality, innovation, and compliance with industry best practices.
• Serve as the primary technical expert and point of contact for clients, providing guidance on project scoping, methodology, and risk management.
• Develop and refine conceptual and numerical models, integrating complex datasets and advanced analytical techniques.
• Prepare and deliver high-impact technical reports, presentations, and proposals for internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and train junior and intermediate hydrogeologists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities, supporting proposal development, and building client relationships.
• Ensure all work adheres to health, safety, and environmental standards, championing a "Safety First" culture.
• Stay at the forefront of groundwater modelling advancements, promoting the adoption of new tools, software, and methodologies.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Master's or PhD in Hydrogeology, Environmental/Earth Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in groundwater modelling, with a proven track record of technical leadership on major projects.
• Professional registration as a Geoscientist or Engineer in Ontario (or eligibility).
• Advanced expertise in numerical modelling software (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW, HydroGeoSphere) and data analysis tools (Python, SQL).
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and client management skills.
• Strong business acumen and experience supporting business development initiatives.
• Valid Class G Driver's License (or equivalent) and willingness to travel as required.

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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