Senior Technical Manager, Geophysics

Job Description

<p><p>Join WSP in Canada as a <b>Senior Technical Manager, Geophysics</b>. You will join a collaborative, innovative team where your expertise will shape the future of geophysics across Ontario and beyond. As a senior technical leader, you’ll drive impactful projects, mentor talented professionals, and enjoy outstanding career growth, flexible work options, and a culture that values your ideas and well-being.</p><p><b>The Opportunity</b>: You will serve as a senior leader and subject matter expert, responsible for shaping the strategic direction of WSP’s geophysics services across Ontario and beyond. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a track record of delivering complex, high-impact projects.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b>:</p><ul><li>Project & Technical Management: Oversee multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring quality, compliance, and profitability across a portfolio of complex, high-impact projects.</li><li>Technical Excellence: Interpret and integrate 2D, 3D, and 4D seismic data, well logs, and core data to build comprehensive subsurface models.</li><li>Innovation & Collaboration: Drive technological innovation and the development of new geophysical techniques.</li><li>Mentorship & Talent Development: Mentor and train junior engineers, professionals, and technicians.</li><li>Client Engagement & Business Growth: Build and maintain strong client relationships, act as a “seller/doer” by engaging in business development while leading project execution.</li><li>Quality Assurance & Reporting: Ensure quality control and assurance of geophysical datasets and deliverables.</li><li>Industry Leadership: Represent WSP in industry associations, technical committees, conferences, and client engagements.</li><li>Operational Oversight: Oversee risk management, including contract, fee, and proposal reviews.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b>:</p><ul><li>Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geophysics, Geosciences, Geological Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive geophysical experience, including at least 5 years in senior technical or leadership roles.</li><li>Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in geophysical mapping, detection, and discrimination of subsurface features.</li><li>Leadership & Strategic Impact: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor and train junior staff, and deliver project excellence.</li><li>Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.</li></ul><p><b>About Us</b>: WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.</p><p>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.</p><p>WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.</p></p>
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