Market Leader, Eastern Ontario & NCR at WSP

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

195980.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Operational Management, Strategy Execution, Market Expansion, Client Relationship Management, Business Development Acumen, Financial Management, Stakeholder Influence, Cross-functional Collaboration, Strategic Thinking, Pragmatic Execution, M&A Support, HSE Preparedness, Knowledge Sharing, Brand Presence, Executive Communication

Industry

Professional Services

Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP. The Opportunity Build the Future with Us – This is your opportunity to build and grow the business across Eastern Ontario & the National Capital Region, shaping the strategic direction, market position, and long‑term success of this critical Region. As a Market Leader, you will operate as an extension of the Executive Regional Leader, driving strategy execution, strengthening our market footprint, and accelerating growth in priority geographies. You will lead with purpose—guiding market expansion, deepening client relationships, unlocking new opportunities, and inspiring teams to deliver with excellence while bringing WSP’s One‑Team mindset to life every day. Your Impact Develop and execute on growth strategy in Eastern Ontario & NCR, translating vision into clear, measurable outcomes. Champion client and market growth by leveraging the market heatmap, driving strategic pursuits, and collaborating deeply with Regional & Sector leadership. Strengthen client relationships and elevate client care in partnership with the Canadian Client Program, using data‑driven insights to shape decisions. Support Regional M&A activities, including integration support and opportunity identification. Oversee Local Market Engagement and partner with Marketing to ensure brand presence and targeted investments. Build a culture anchored in safety, collaboration, inclusion, and community impact. Enable meaningful knowledge sharing and cross‑sector connection across all teams and Corporate Services. Co‑lead workplace and client experience improvements in partnership with Office Leadership and Real Estate teams. Ensure effective HSE and Emergency Response preparedness and execution. Represent WSP with industry bodies and all levels of government, strengthening our community presence. Be responsible for Market performance including net revenue, sales, DSO, client satisfaction, and turnover, and act swiftly on insights and emerging trends. Elevate technical and advisory excellence by identifying capability strengths, gaps, and opportunities for growth and innovation. Showcase project wins and success stories to build pride, visibility, and connection within the Eastern Ontario Market. The Skills That Set You Apart You bring proven experience in leadership or operational management within a complex, multi‑disciplinary environment. You excel at inspiring teams, influencing outcomes, and building alignment across diverse stakeholders. You demonstrate a strong One WSP mindset and a track record of cross‑functional collaboration within both office and market environments. You have strong business development acumen, client relationship capability, and financial management skills. You are comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization, from early career talent to executive leadership. You think strategically and execute pragmatically, bringing clarity to complexity at the local level. You have experience across multiple Sectors or P&L leadership (an asset). 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’ll 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. #WeAreWSP Compensation All Regions across Canada: Salary for this position starts at $195,980 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. Make Your Mark with WSP If you're driven by purpose, impact, and the opportunity to help shape the future, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us redefine what’s possible—together. 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.

Responsibilities

The Market Leader will be responsible for building and growing the business across Eastern Ontario & the National Capital Region by executing growth strategy, strengthening market footprint, and accelerating growth. This role involves guiding market expansion, deepening client relationships, unlocking new opportunities, and ensuring overall market performance including net revenue and client satisfaction.