Senior Technical Manager, Geophysics

📍 ca

Engineering WSP in Canada

Job Description

Job Description The Opportunity: You will join a collaborative, innovative team at WSP, 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. 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. 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. A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits, and a clear vision for the future. What you can expect to do here: As a

Senior Technical Manager – Geophysics,

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. Project & Technical Management: Oversee multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring quality, compliance, and profitability across a portfolio of complex, high-impact projects. Technical Excellence: Interpret and integrate 2D, 3D, and 4D seismic data, well logs, and core data to build comprehensive subsurface models. Innovation & Collaboration: Drive technological innovation and the development of new geophysical techniques. Mentorship & Talent Development: Mentor and train junior engineers, professionals, and technicians. Client Engagement & Business Growth: Build and maintain strong client relationships, act as a “seller/doer” by engaging in business development while leading project execution. Quality Assurance & Reporting: Ensure quality control and assurance of geophysical datasets and deliverables. Industry Leadership: Represent WSP in industry associations, technical committees, conferences, and client engagements. Operational Oversight: Oversee risk management, including contract, fee, and proposal reviews. What you’ll bring to WSP: Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geophysics, Geosciences, Geological Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive geophysical experience, including at least 5 years in senior technical or leadership roles. Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in geophysical mapping, detection, and discrimination of subsurface features. Leadership & Strategic Impact: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor and train junior staff, and deliver project excellence. Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Professional Associations: Active membership in relevant industry bodies. About Us 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. 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. 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.

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Job Details

Posted Date: October 6, 2025
Job Type: Engineering
Location: ca
Company: WSP in Canada

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