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The Opportunity

Lead with purpose across Canada’s most dynamic natural landscapes.

WSP is seeking a Group Manager, Wildlife to lead our Prairies & North Wildlife team, part of the Ecology and EIA business. Reporting to the Director of Ecology and EIA, this is a dual role where you will provide both people leadership and technical expertise , supporting a diverse portfolio of projects that range in type, size, and complexity.

You will lead a high-performing wildlife team delivering innovative, science-based solutions across infrastructure, mining, energy, and environmental projects. Based in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, or Winnipeg, you will play a critical role in shaping strategy, strengthening team performance, and growing WSP’s wildlife services across the region.

Your Impact

• Support the wildlife team, including prioritization, workload organization, and meeting project targets.
• Lead people practices: mentorship, career development, performance management, and HR activities (reviews, hiring, onboarding/offboarding).
• Partner with the Director to drive financial performance, monitor results, and implement improvements.
• Communicate and uphold company policies, fostering collaboration across teams and WSP Business Lines while reinforcing Guiding Principles and Vision.
• Create a safe, positive environment with a strong commitment to health and safety.
• Contribute to team and business success through weekly team meetings, client relationship building, and business development activities.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Undergraduate degree in Biology, Ecology, or related discipline
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant consulting experience
• Demonstrated success managing teams and delivering complex wildlife or ecological projects
• Strong knowledge of wildlife regulations, permitting processes, and environmental assessment frameworks in Western and Northern Canada
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to technical excellence, including proposal and report writing
• Professional designation (e.g., R.P.Biol., P.Biol., or equivalent) or eligibility
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel

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.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 – $139,900
MB & ON: $95,000 – $132,600
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,000 – $126,700

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 Make an Impact?

This role is an opportunity to lead a high-performing wildlife team while fostering a safe, collaborative environment grounded in a passion for wildlife and a commitment to technical excellence, driving both people success and strong project and financial outcomes.

If you’re a people-first leader with a passion for wildlife, a focus on technical excellence, and a drive to build strong teams and client relationships, we’d love to connect .

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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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 .