Environmental Program Lead - Regulatory & Compliance

WSP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead complex regulatory and compliance programs across Western Canada. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, develop governance, and manage stakeholders including regulators and Indigenous communities.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and delivering projects that meet client objectives while maintaining high safety and quality standards. A PMP or PM training is a strong asset.

Qualifications

• Leading large-scale environmental assessment and permitting programs in Alberta and Western Canada.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, municipal regulatory frameworks and permitting.
• Experience delivering EIAs, regulatory approvals, and planning assignments.
• Ability to synthesize multidisciplinary technical info into regulatory strategies.
• Experience managing distributed teams across projects/offices/regions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement with executives, regulators, Indigenous communities.
• Strong commercial acumen: forecasting, profitability, business development.
• PMP designation or advanced PM training is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead large environmental assessment and permitting programs from start to finish.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams to align objectives.
• Develop governance, delivery, risk management and stakeholder strategies.
• Build trusted relationships with executives, regulators, Indigenous communities.
• Drive program financial performance through forecasting and margins.
• Anticipate regulatory risks and provide mitigation guidance.
• Mentor Project Managers and emerging leaders.

Skills

Environmental assessment

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Financial forecasting

Indigenous relations

PMP / PM training

Education

PMP certification

Job description

WSP is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead complex regulatory and compliance programs across Western Canada. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, develop governance, and manage stakeholders including regulators and Indigenous communities.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and delivering projects that meet client objectives while maintaining high safety and quality standards. A PMP or PM training is a strong asset.