Director, Environmental Science

Posted 8 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Dartmouth, NS

Job Description

WSP's Earth & Environment group is currently seeking an experienced Director of Environmental Management - for Atlantic Canada. This role will provide project management services for environmental site assessment, remediation and various projectsacross the Atlantic Region. Candidates with suitable skills and experience may be also considered for a team leadership position.

Position Overview: Reporting into the VP of Earth & Environment - The successful candidate will lead a team of senior professionals, delivering on complex environmental remediation projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards - across the Maritimes. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership abilities and a deep understanding of environmental science and engineering principles.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of people managers and technical staff, promoting professional development and high performance.
Manage large-scale environmental remediation projects from inception to completion.
Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and standards.
Provide technical expertise and guidance on remediation strategies and technologies.
Oversee project teams, including engineers, scientists, and other specialists.
Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
Prepare and present project reports and documentation.
Identify and mitigate project risks.
Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in environmental remediation project management.
Proven track record of successfully managing large and complex projects simultaneously
Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and standards.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
Professional certification (e.g., PMP, PE) is preferred.
Possession of, or eligibility for P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation (alternative designations will be considered with experience);
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with teams.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
The chance to work on impactful projects that make a difference in our communities.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter through our online internal application portal at WSP Careers.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.