Vice President, Buildings Quebec

Job Description

Vice President, Buildings – Québec

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

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

You will lead and shape WSP’s Buildings business in Québec, guiding a high‑performing, multidisciplinary team of more than 300 professionals delivering impactful projects across the province. Reporting to the Business Line Executive Leader, this role combines strategic leadership, client partnership, and operational excellence to drive sustainable growth, innovation, and community impact.

Your Impact

• Lead the strategic direction, execution, and performance of WSP’s Buildings business in Québec, aligning business plans with market vision and enterprise strategy.
• Inspire, develop, and empower a multidisciplinary leadership team across Structural, Mechanical & Electrical, and Sustainability practices.
• Build and sustain trusted executive‑level client relationships while proactively identifying emerging market trends and project opportunities across Québec.
• Provide executive leadership on major pursuits and proposals, ensuring risk management, compliance, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.
• Strengthen WSP’s brand presence by engaging with industry associations and acting as a visible leader in the Québec market.
• Champion a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, health and safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship.
• Drive financial performance by optimizing profitability, sales growth, utilization, and operating margins.
• Enable seamless collaboration across offices, provinces, and global regions to deliver client success at scale.
  
  
  

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience within the buildings engineering sector, with a strong Québec market presence.
• Executive‑level business acumen in buildings engineering (Structural, Mechanical/Electrical, Sustainability, or related disciplines).
• Proven success leading large, multidisciplinary professional teams and complex operations.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver sustained financial, commercial, and project performance.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive innovation.
• Exceptional client relationship management and business development leadership experience.
• Advanced communication, presentation, and influence skills at executive and board levels.
• Functional bilingualism with advanced French and intermediate or higher English proficiency to collaborate with national teams and stakeholders.
  
  
  

Why Choose WSP?

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.
  
  
  

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

Compensation starting at : $213,435

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 Shape the Future?

Join WSP and help lead the transformation of Quebec’s built environment.

About Us

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.

Join us.

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 .