Environmental Planner

Environmental Planner; Toronto; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking an Environmental Planner to help shape sustainable infrastructure by leading environmental assessments, guiding regulatory processes, and coordinating stakeholder engagement for nuclear, electricity transmission, renewable energy, mining, transportation, and transit projects.

Candidates bring a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies, planning, science, or a related field, 4+ years of Ontario experience, and the ability to work independently within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies, planning, science, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience completing environmental assessments and navigating regulatory processes in Ontario.
• Thorough knowledge of Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act and/or the federal Impact Assessment Act.
• Proven ability to manage or support complex projects and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and related project documentation.
• Familiarity with Ontario and federal regulators and permitting processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively within a team while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental planning and environmental assessments for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Produce project deliverables, including technical studies, impact assessments, regulatory documentation, and engagement materials.
• Write, compile, and edit environmental impact assessment report sections to communicate findings clearly and effectively.
• Plan for and participate in project meetings and consultation events that support meaningful stakeholder engagement.
• Evaluate requests for proposals and help develop proposals, work scopes, budgets, and schedules with support from senior staff.
• Coordinate logistics planning for environmental field programs and help multidisciplinary teams deliver efficiently.
• Analyze moderately complex environmental and regulatory issues using sound judgement and detailed analysis.
• Mentor and support junior staff, promoting knowledge sharing and growth across the team.

Skills

Environmental assessments

Regulatory navigation

Proposal writing

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies, planning, science

Job description

Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP

The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us

As an Environmental Planner, you will help shape sustainable communities by leading and supporting environmental assessments, guiding regulatory processes, and advancing stakeholder engagement for nuclear, electricity transmission, renewable energy, mining, transportation, and transit projects. Your knowledge of Ontario's Environmental Assessment Act and the federal Impact Assessment Act will help multidisciplinary teams navigate complex requirements and deliver thoughtful, practical solutions.

Your Impact

• Support environmental planning and environmental assessments for multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Produce project deliverables, including technical studies, impact assessments, regulatory documentation, and engagement materials.
• Write, compile, and edit environmental impact assessment report sections to communicate findings clearly and effectively.
• Plan for and participate in project meetings and consultation events that support meaningful stakeholder engagement.
• Evaluate requests for proposals and help develop proposals, work scopes, budgets, and schedules with support from senior staff.
• Coordinate logistics planning for environmental field programs and help multidisciplinary teams deliver efficiently.
• Analyze moderately complex environmental and regulatory issues using sound judgement and detailed analysis.
• Mentor and support junior staff, promoting knowledge sharing and growth across the team.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies, planning, science, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience completing environmental assessments and navigating regulatory processes in Ontario.
• Thorough knowledge of Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act and/or the federal Impact Assessment Act.
• Proven ability to manage or support complex projects and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and related project documentation.
• Familiarity with Ontario and federal regulators and permitting processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively within a team while meeting deadlines.

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.

WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $80,800 – $107,000

MB & ON: $73,700 – $101,500

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $73,000 – $96,900

Disclosure

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.

Make Your Mark

Bring your environmental planning expertise to projects that shape communities and support a more sustainable future.