Project Controls Systems Lead

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We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us — Your Impact Starts Here.

Based in Ottawa , Montreal or Toronto, this Project Controls System Lead role places you at the heart of major, multi‑disciplinary project delivery. You’ll help shape project success across some of the region’s most complex infrastructure, transportation, environmental and community‑building initiatives. Your leadership in digital project delivery, systems integration, and process optimization will help teams work smarter, deliver with precision, and create lasting value for our clients and communities.

Your Impact

• Lead the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of our Project Management Information System (PMIS) across assigned projects.
• Partner with multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure seamless digital project delivery, integrating schedule, cost, risk, document control, and reporting functions.
• Champion data governance and quality management practices to enhance decision‑making and project transparency.
• Configure dashboards, automated reports, workflows, and user roles to meet project and client needs.
• Support project controls, project managers, and discipline leads in planning, tracking, forecasting, and performance analytics.
• Provide onboarding, coaching, and technical support to project teams to ensure confident, consistent PMIS adoption.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes through system enhancements, integrations, and automation.
• Ensure compliance with internal digital delivery standards and contribute to the evolution of WSP’s enterprise‑level PMIS strategy.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Proven experience leading PMIS implementation and optimization on large, multi‑disciplinary or infrastructure‑focused projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls functions (scope, cost, schedule, risk, documentation) and how they integrate into digital project delivery systems.
• Experience with PMIS platforms such as PMWeb, EcoSys, Unifier, Procore, Primavera, or equivalent enterprise project systems.
• Ability to translate operational needs into system functionality, workflows, and reporting structures.
• Adept at data analytics, dashboard creation, visualization, and system troubleshooting.
• A collaborative mindset—skilled at guiding teams through change, digital transformation, and new ways of working.
• Postsecondary education in engineering, project management, technology, or a related discipline; PMP, PMI‑SP, CCP, or similar certifications are considered an asset.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. #WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $162,800

MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,00 - $147,400

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

This is your moment to influence the digital foundation of major Canadian projects. Join us and help create the systems, insights, and efficiencies that drive meaningful impact—today and into the future.

At WSP , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

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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. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here .