Environmental Planner

WSP in Canada; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm in Ontario seeks a passionate Environmental Planner to join their team. This entry-level role involves preparing environmental planning documentation, supporting assessments under Ontario’s frameworks, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a degree in environmental planning or related fields and strong communication skills. The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of experience (including internships or co-op placements).
• Familiarity with Ontario’s EA processes and environmental legislation is a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Environmental Assessment Act, Endangered Species Act, Ontario Heritage Act, etc.).
• Eligibility or interest in becoming a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) or obtaining Environmental Professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing environmental planning documentation for projects.
• Support environmental assessments and consultation processes under Ontario’s EA frameworks.
• Help compile and review technical documents for regulatory approvals.
• Participate in stakeholder and Indigenous engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to project coordination.
• Support proposal development.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative spirit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, science, or related field

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: Are you ready to launch your career in environmental planning with a team that’s shaping the future of transportation and other infrastructure in Ontario? At WSP, we are looking for a passionate and curious Environmental Planner to join our growing team. This entry-level opportunity is perfect for early-career professionals eager to make a meaningful impact while learning from some of the best minds in the industry.

You will be part of a collaborative environment where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to projects that make a difference. In this role, you will have flexibility to work in a hybrid environment based out of one of our local offices (Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton, or St. Catharines).

What you can expect to do here

• Assist in preparing environmental planning documentation for transportation and other infrastructure planning projects
• Support environmental assessments and consultation processes under Ontario’s EA frameworks (Municipal Class EA, MTO Class EA, Transit Project Assessment Process)
• Help compile and review technical documents for regulatory approvals
• Participate in stakeholder and Indigenous engagement initiatives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to project coordination
• Learn the ropes of project management and support proposal development
• Champion health and safety and live WSP’s core values

What you’ll bring to WSP

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, science, or a related field
• Up to 2 years of experience (including internships or co-op placements)
• Familiarity with Ontario’s EA processes and environmental legislation is a plus
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A collaborative spirit and eagerness to learn
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Environmental Assessment Act, Endangered Species Act, Ontario Heritage Act, etc.)
• Eligibility or interest in becoming a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) with OPPI or obtaining Environmental Professional certification from ECO Canada

About Us

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, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

• 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 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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.