Lead Geomorphologist in Sherbrooke

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The Opportunity

As a Lead Geomorphologist, you will guide the understanding of complex natural systems and help design solutions that strengthen communities, protect ecosystems, and support sustainable development across Western Canada. This is a leadership role where your technical expertise and strategic insight will influence major projects and shape the future of geomorphology within a multidisciplinary environment.

Your Impact

• Lead fluvial and coastal geomorphology across multidisciplinary projects from proposal through completion.
• Drive business growth through strategic planning, client relationship development, and expanding service offerings.
• Apply advanced expertise in erosion processes, debris flows, sediment transport, and fluvial/coastal morphology to solve complex challenges.
• Guide process-based approaches to river and shoreline restoration and natural hazard mitigation.
• Provide technical direction for geoscience analyses supporting geo‑environmental assessments and major surface water infrastructure design.
• Support detailed design and construction through development of technical specifications, cost inputs, and geomorphic interpretation.
• Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while managing project scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Mentor and grow talent across all experience levels, strengthening team capability and succession.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Advanced degree in Physical Geography, Earth Science, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Registered (or eligible within 6 months) as a Professional Geoscientist in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatoon or the Northwest Territories.
• Minimum 10 years of consulting or related experience with a strong record of client relationship development.
• Deep expertise in fluvial, coastal, and hillslope processes, including debris flow and flood events.
• Extensive experience in water resources and hydrotechnical projects, including geohazard assessments, sediment transport, erosion protection, and nature-based solutions.
• Proven leadership capability with strong problem-solving, collaboration, and team development skills.
• Experience with field investigations, construction site inspections, and guiding junior staff while upholding safety standards.
• Demonstrated success mentoring junior and intermediate professionals.

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.

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 safety standards. 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.