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WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 55,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 9,800+ 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.
The excellence we bring to our work and to our workplace has been recognized far and wide. We are among the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies two years in a row, one of the Top 100 Sustainable Companies in the World (and among the Top 10 in Canada), and we earned Platinum Elite Recognition through our participation in more than half of Canada’s Top 100 Infrastructure Projects.
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
MONTREAL, QUEBEC
WSP Canada is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual for the role of Solar Market Sector Lead. As a member of the Power Canada business unit, the successful candidate will lead client management and business development activities relative to Solar Energy for our Renewables market — with the goal of building on WSP’s status as a preferred and trusted choice for clients and partners.
The Solar market lead is an active member of the strategic planning activities designed to drive strong market growth across Canada. In line with WSP’s collaborative culture, the ideal candidate is a natural collaborator who thrives on working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary work environment that supports the continued growth of our Renewables business across Canada. They will work alongside our market and discipline leads across Canada.
The successful candidate for this position will be based in Canada. Periodic travel will be required to meet with the team, which is based at WSP offices across Canada.
Responsibilities for this role generally fall within three categories: Business and strategic development (±50%) and project management/technical support (±50%). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Why WSP?
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, 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. We offer flexible work options including remote work.
#WeAre WSP
A day in the life
Business and Strategic Development
Oversee key client and account management responsibilities , including organizing/facilitating internal meetings with account teams , acting as primary client liaison, day-to-day management of / and resolution of client issues, as required
Identify opportunities, define a winning strategy , and lead the proposal process collaboratively with key disciplines, business lines, and stakeholders
Participate in strategic planning activities to develop and implement an effective business development strategy
Build and maintain lasting client relationships
Identify and participate in industry events in order to represent WSP and contribute to Solar market activities
Coordinate and preparat e in the delivery of business development materials and presentations
Collaborate with discipline teams to identify resource gaps and attract candidates
Stay apprised of Solar market developments and share updates with the WSP Renewables team;
Identify and recommend professional development opportunities for Renewables staff
Project Management /Technical Support
Manage multidisciplinary Solar projects
Engage in client management and liaison activities to support effective project execution
Participate in technical aspects of projects aligned with the candidate’s expertise.
We would love to hear from you if you have…
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
Solid technical expertise in one of the following disciplines that apply to Solar projects: civil, structural, geotechnical, resource assessment, or electrical . Experience spanning multiple disciplines considered an asset.
Demonstrated business development and strategic growth experience in the Canadian Solar industry ;
Registration (or ability to register) as a P.Eng. in Canada ;
Proven track record with client engagement approaches ;
Established and well-maintained working relationships with independent power producers, constructors and suppliers ;
Excellent leadership and communication skills (both written and verbal ) ;
Effective time management, as it relates to team management and deliverables .
This position offers flexibility, as well as competitive compensation and benefits .
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe and the growing list of our clients including vaccination status as part of their mandated health and safety requirements to work with them, you will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to WSP as a condition of employment. You may also be required to undergo additional immunization to maintain a fully vaccinated status against COVID-19 whenever local Public Health Authorities recommend additional immunization.
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.
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