Director of Ecology & EIA — Prairies & North Leader

WSP in Canada; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 159,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks a visionary leader to direct Ecology & Environmental Impact Assessment for the Prairies & North region, guiding strategy, growth, and cross-disciplinary delivery.

You will oversee a diverse team across regulatory permitting, aquatic sciences, wildlife, wetlands, heritage, socio-economic assessments, and monitoring services, shaping major projects for mining, energy, infrastructure, and government sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven leader with track record of growing teams and delivering business results.
• Experience leading complex Eco & EIA projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and approval processes across Western/Northern Canada.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic direction and growth of Ecology & EIA practice in Prairies & North.
• Lead multidisciplinary team of environmental professionals and foster excellence.
• Advise clients, regulators, Indigenous communities on environmental challenges and permitting.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Regulatory permitting

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication

Financial accountability

Education

Environmental Science / Biology / Ecology / Environmental Engineering / Natural Resources (degree)

Professional designation (or ability to obtain)

Job description

WSP seeks a visionary leader to direct Ecology & Environmental Impact Assessment for the Prairies & North region, guiding strategy, growth, and cross-disciplinary delivery.

You will oversee a diverse team across regulatory permitting, aquatic sciences, wildlife, wetlands, heritage, socio-economic assessments, and monitoring services, shaping major projects for mining, energy, infrastructure, and government sectors.