**The Opportunity:** As Technical Director, you will provide strategic leadership and technical direction for all monitoring and instrumentation activities across the organization. You will drive innovation, ensure technical excellence, and oversee the successful delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects. This role is responsible for shaping the vision, building high-performing teams, and representing the organization as a thought leader in the field. **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. \# **WeAreWSP** **What you can expect to do here:** + Set the strategic vision and direction for the monitoring and instrumentation function, aligning with organizational goals and industry trends. + Oversee the design, implementation, and management of advanced instrumentation and monitoring systems for large-scale and high-impact projects. + Lead the development and continuous improvement of technical standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes. + Provide expert guidance and technical oversight on complex project challenges, risk management, and troubleshooting. + Foster a culture of innovation by evaluating and integrating emerging technologies and methodologies. + Build, mentor, and lead multidisciplinary teams, including senior engineers and technical specialists. + Develop and manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and long-term capability planning. + Represent the organization in high-level client engagements, industry forums, and technical conferences. + Oversee the preparation and review of major proposals, project plans, and technical reports. + Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols. + Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with clients, vendors, and academic institutions. + Drive knowledge sharing, professional development, and succession planning within the team. + Monitor and report on key performance indicators for instrumentation and monitoring activities. **What you'll bring to WSP…** + Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline. + 15+ years of progressive experience in instrumentation and monitoring, with significant leadership responsibilities. + Recognized expertise in the design, deployment, and management of complex monitoring systems. + Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and manage multiple, concurrent projects. + Strong business acumen, with experience in budgeting, resource planning, and client relationship management. + Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. + Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent. + Proven track record of innovation and thought leadership in the field. **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. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)