Senior Project Manager - Community Infrastructure (First Nations & Municipal)

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The Opportunity

Ready to Make an Impact? This is your chance to lead transformative projects that strengthen communities and advance sustainability. As a Senior Project Manager within our Northern Alberta & Indigenous team, you’ll guide municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects in partnership with Indigenous communities—projects that matter for generations to come.

Applicants not residing in Edmonton will be considered.

Your Impact

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects for Indigenous clients, including feasibility studies, system assessments, upgrades, and new infrastructure.
• Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, leadership, and project partners.
• Facilitate engagement sessions and workshops to ensure decisions reflect community priorities.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, risk, and quality from initiation through completion.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams—engineers, planners, environmental specialists, and construction professionals.
• Prepare proposals and project documentation with culturally appropriate communication.
• Support business development and contribute to long-term Indigenous partnership strategies.
• Mentor junior staff and foster team growth.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 10+ years managing municipal infrastructure projects, with at least 5 years working with First Nations communities.
• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology diploma; P.Eng., CET, or P.Tech (Eng.) designation in Alberta.
• PMP certification is an asset.
• Experience with lift stations, reservoirs, and pump stations is an advantage.
• Ability to present technical information in accessible, community-friendly ways.
• Familiarity with Indigenous Services Canada processes and willingness to travel as required.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

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 recognise the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritise the balance in yours.
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Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $104,100 – $138,000
MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $94,100 – $124,900

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 organisational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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.

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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.