Director, Ecology

The Opportunity

Lead integrated environmental delivery across ecosystems, communities, and construction phases. This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape Ecological and Environmental Impact Assessment (EcoEIA) strategy and delivery across British Columbia, one of Canada’s most environmentally complex and highly regulated jurisdictions.

As Director, Ecology & Environmental Impact Assessment – British Columbia, you will lead a multidisciplinary practice delivering terrestrial, aquatic, and marine biology; socio-economic assessment; Indigenous engagement; environmental planning and approvals; project management; and construction environmental management. You will guide projects across their full lifecycle—from baseline studies and impact assessment through regulatory approvals, construction, and monitoring.

A critical component of this role is driving operational excellence—establishing consistent, efficient, and high-quality delivery models across all service lines, strengthening project performance, and enabling scalable, sustainable growth across the region.

Based preferably in Vancouver (with flexibility for Victoria, Kelowna, or Kamloops), this role supports major projects across the province, including energy transition, mining, transportation, water, infrastructure, and community development initiatives.

Your Impact

• Drive growth, market and strategic leadership in ecology and environmental impact assessment services across British Columbia

• Support in setting regional vision, priorities, and performance targets , aligned with national environmental and sustainability strategies

• Establish and embed operational excellence frameworks across ecology and EIA services to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality of delivery

• Standardize project delivery approaches, tools, and methodologies to enhance predictability, margin performance, and risk management

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives , leveraging data, lessons learned, and innovation to optimize project outcomes

• Strengthen project governance , including scope management, financial performance, scheduling, and quality assurance

• Foster a culture of accountability and high performance , empowering teams to deliver safely, efficiently, and to the highest professional standards

• Lead and mentor senior technical specialists, project managers, and emerging leaders , building a high-performing and inclusive team

• Strengthen client relationships and expand strategic accounts through trusted advisory leadership and technical credibility

• Champion meaningful Indigenous engagement , supporting respectful partnerships and integration of Indigenous knowledge into project delivery

• Champion safety, quality, and risk management across all programs and service lines

• Represent the organization with clients, regulators, Indigenous Nations, and key stakeholders across BC

Skills that You'll Bring to WSP

• A strong drive to build and grow a leading environmental practice in British Columbia.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, with a focus on ecology, environmental impact assessment, and regulatory approvals.

• Demonstrated experience across a broad spectrum of environmental services , including biological sciences, socio-economic assessment, Indigenous engagement, and construction environmental management.

• Professional designation (e.g., RPBio, P.Biol., P.Geo., P.Eng. , or equivalent), or eligibility for registration in British Columbia.

• Proven leadership experience overseeing regional or multi-office multidisciplinary teams .

• Strong working knowledge of BC and federal environmental legislation and assessment processes .

• Demonstrated success in client development, relationship management, and business growth .

• Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous Nations and communities in BC.

• Ability to lead across diverse ecosystems, geographies, and stakeholder environments .

• Background in aquatic, terrestrial, or marine ecology , with fish and aquatic biology expertise considered an asset but not required.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $146,000 – $201,000

MB & ON: $141,000 – $194,000

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $134,000 – $185,000

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?

Through trusted advisory leadership, you will deepen client partnerships, expand strategic accounts, and represent WSP with credibility and influence across British Columbia. You will champion meaningful Indigenous engagement, embedding respectful collaboration and Indigenous knowledge into project delivery, while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and risk management. As a senior leader, you will serve as a key ambassador with clients, regulators, Indigenous Nations, and stakeholders— shaping outcomes that benefit communities, ecosystems, and future generations.

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. 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 ( .