Vice President, Government Relations

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  • Toronto, ON
  • $195,980 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job Category: Marketing and CommunicationsJob Description:Build the Future with UsStep into a pivotal leadership role where your strategic vision shapes WSP's government relations agenda across Canada and beyond. As Vice President, Government Relations, you will influence public policy, build powerful partnerships, and position WSP as a trusted advisor to decision-makers at every level of government. This is an opportunity to lead with impact, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and advance initiatives that matter to communities, clients, and the future of infrastructure.Your Impact
  • Lead and execute comprehensive government relations strategies that advance WSP's business objectives across municipal, provincial, and federal governments.
  • Build and maintain high-impact relationships with legislators, senior government officials, policy-makers, and key external stakeholders.
  • Partner with regional and business leaders to align public affairs initiatives with strategic growth priorities.
  • Monitor, analyse, and proactively respond to legislative and regulatory developments affecting WSP's operations.
  • Represent WSP within industry associations and advocacy groups to strengthen influence and collective impact.
  • Provide strategic insights and guidance to commercial and risk management teams on public policy considerations.
  • Oversee and direct external government relations firms to ensure alignment with WSP's objectives and values.
  • Support WSP's international ambitions by engaging with Canadian and foreign embassies and consulates.
The Skills That Set You Apart
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in public policy, government relations, or regulatory affairs, including senior leadership roles.
  • Deep understanding of legislative and regulatory processes across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Proven ability to influence policy outcomes and manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and executive-level communication skills.
  • Strong strategic mindset with experience aligning public affairs initiatives to business objectives.
  • Analytical, data-driven approach to synthesising complex information and advising leadership.
  • Private-sector experience and a collaborative leadership style.
  • Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.
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.
#WeAreWSPCompensationStarting at: $195,980Disclosure:
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 shape the policies, partnerships, and decisions that move communities forward.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 .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 .

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