Environmental Regulatory Specialist, Oil Sands in Calgary

Join our Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting team as an Environmental Project Manager (Oil Sands) and help shape some of Alberta's most significant resource development projects. This opportunity combines environmental expertise, regulatory knowledge, and project leadership to support the responsible planning, permitting, and delivery of oil sands and energy developments. Working alongside multidisciplinary specialists, clients, Indigenous communities, and regulators, you'll play a key role in advancing projects that balance environmental stewardship, operational success, and sustainable development.

Your Impact

• Lead environmental and regulatory projects for oil sands and energy clients, ensuring successful delivery from planning through execution.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resources while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions for complex projects.
• Guide environmental assessment, permitting, and regulatory approval activities associated with oil sands operations, mine expansions, reclamation, tailings management, and supporting infrastructure.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and project stakeholders.
• Review technical deliverables and ensure work products meet regulatory requirements and WSP's quality standards.
• Support business growth through proposal development, client engagement, and identification of new opportunities within the oil sands sector.
• Contribute to industry-leading environmental practices that help clients achieve responsible and sustainable project outcomes.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Geoscience, or a related discipline.
• Professional designation such as P.Biol., P.Ag., P.Geo., P.Eng., RPBio, or equivalent, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Approximately 7 to 12 years of environmental consulting, industry, or regulatory experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting oil sands projects within Alberta.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta's environmental and regulatory framework, including environmental assessment and permitting processes.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience supporting regulatory applications, approval amendments, reclamation projects, mine expansions, tailings initiatives, or major capital developments.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, client relationship management, and business development skills.

Why Choose WSP?

• 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.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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.