At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead environmental assessments for water infrastructure projects and mentor emerging talent.
- Company: Join WSP, a top Canadian employer dedicated to shaping communities.
- Benefits: Flexible work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with limitless opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities and the environment through innovative planning.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in environmental planning with strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 96200 - 132300 $ per year.
Communities across Ontario depend on resilient water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure to support growth, protect the environment, and improve quality of life.
As a Senior Environmental Planner, you’ll play a key role in shaping critical infrastructure projects from planning through approvals, helping clients navigate complex environmental assessment and permitting processes while delivering meaningful outcomes for communities, Indigenous Nations, and the environment. Working within our Environmental Impact Assessment team, you’ll lead strategic infrastructure planning initiatives, collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, mentor emerging talent, and help expand WSP’s market presence across Ontario. This role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work environment from any WSP office in Ontario.
Your Impact
- Lead environmental assessments and approval processes for complex water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
- Deliver Municipal Class Environmental Assessments, including Master Plans and Schedule ‘B’ and ‘C’ projects, that support community growth and infrastructure renewal.
- Direct multidisciplinary project teams to successfully complete technical studies, impact assessments, and regulatory submissions.
- Design and implement engagement programs with Indigenous Nations, regulatory agencies, community members, and stakeholders.
- Provide strategic guidance to clients on environmental planning, permitting, infrastructure servicing strategies, and feasibility studies.
- Strengthen client relationships, identify emerging opportunities, and contribute to successful business development and proposal efforts.
- Mentor and support team members through technical leadership, coaching, and professional development.
- Champion health, safety, sustainability, and quality excellence throughout project delivery.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Planning, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience leading environmental assessments and approvals for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated success delivering Municipal Class EAs, including Master Plans and Schedule ‘B’ and ‘C’ projects.
- Strong knowledge of applicable legislation, including the Environmental Assessment Act, Endangered Species Act, Ontario Heritage Act, and related regulatory frameworks.
- Proven experience engaging Indigenous Nations, stakeholders, regulators, and the public using both traditional and digital engagement approaches.
- Strong project management capabilities with experience leading medium to large multidisciplinary teams.
- Established business development experience, including client relationship management, proposal preparation, and opportunity identification.
- Professional designations such as RPP (OPPI), EP (ECO Canada), PMP (PMI), or equivalent are considered an asset.
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.
Ready to Shape the Future?
Join a team where environmental planning influences the infrastructure that communities rely on every day. Bring your expertise, leadership, and vision to projects that improve environmental outcomes, support sustainable growth, and create lasting impact across Ontario and beyond. If you’re ready to lead meaningful work and unlock new possibilities in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
Senior Environmental Planner employer: WSP in Canada
WSP est un employeur de choix pour les professionnels passionnés par l'innovation et le développement durable. En tant que Directeur(trice) de projet en Mécanique et Électricité, vous bénéficierez d'une culture de travail collaborative qui valorise la diversité des idées et favorise la croissance personnelle et professionnelle. Situé au cœur du Québec, WSP offre des opportunités uniques de travailler sur des projets d'envergure tout en contribuant à façonner l'avenir de nos communautés.
