Jobs at WSP in Canada

The Opportunity:

The Global WSP Real Estate portfolio includes more than 1,000 leases, in 59 countries with over 9 million rentable square feet. This is a very active portfolio driven by an explicit strategy which guides regional and global decisions.

Global Workplace is a strategic partner with all WSP Business Services. The focus of the Global Workplace Team is to ensure we provide an environment to attract and retain the best talent within our industry by enabling our professionals to work productively and collaboratively in an enjoyable working environment, while ensuring fiscal responsibility, flexible programs and design.

The Global Workplace team plays a critical role in supporting the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) standards and goals established by WSP.

The VP of Global Workplace Strategy will report to the Senior global leader of Global Workplace and will support and partner with them. This role will deliver value by providing insight, building and expanding on the existing framework and implementing solutions for the Global WSP Workplace to achieve the WSP social, corporate and environmental goals.

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.
• Enhance the world around you - WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture filled with genuinely good people doing important work.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here:

• Actively contribute to the development of WSP's workplace strategy, ensuring a best in class working environment that retains and attracts top talent while maintaining effective cost management.
• Work actively with and lead the Corporate Real Estate (CRE), Facilities and Administration Regional leaders to build a cohesive framework that contributes to overall WSP goals.
• Facilitate close collaboration between the CRE Project and Facility Management teams to deliver optimal performance alongside partnering functions such as IT, Procurement, Finance and HR.
• Create continual value propositions within the Workplace parameters.
• Maintain reporting for Global CAPEX, OPEX, & RENT spend as well as alignment with the Global Strategic Plan.
• Develop, implement and track management policies and processes as required to ensure all CRE projects are delivered to a high standard of operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with the WSP Business Leaders to support the overall Business Strategy.
• Support M&A to provide due diligence reports and insights for Workplace.
• Support and define integration post-acquisition.
• Bring common solutions and tools for the Workplace Team.
• Responsible for Delegation of Authority approval processing.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Intimate knowledge of real estate transactions, including market reviews, accounting treatments, portfolio management and broker relations.
• Excellent Project Management Skills & stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge and management of asset sales.
• Knowledge of construction management including FF&E, IT, and A/V.
• Knowledge of facilities management, including development of procedures for Physical Security, Repairs and Maintenance, Insourcing vs Outsourcing Solutions.
• Working knowledge of design concepts for planning and the ability to support a flexible workplace.
• Ability to assess large shifts in operations and develop responsive programs.
• Understanding of the larger organization that includes Business Administration Management.
• Ability to think creatively and provide solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and develop organizational structures.
• Knowledge of KPI's for both CRE & FM.
• Must be able to travel and work in different cultures.
• MBA/BS degree in CRE management related field is an asset.
• Membership of a relevant professional industry body (e.g. CoreNet, IFMA).
• Experience managing large corporate refurbishment programs.
• Experience managing commercial property negotiations/transactions within a large private organization.
• Detailed knowledge of CRE management industry best practices/market trends.
• Analytical and financial skills necessary to develop and comprehend strategic plans and budgets.
• Ability to manage through ambiguity and build a strong internal network.
• Results-oriented with a desire to learn and support new technologies and processes.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Highly customer-centric with excellent communication skills.

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.

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 value of WSP. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy is expected 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. Only candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.