Environmental Program Manager – Regulatory & Stakeholder Lead

WSP in Canada; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking an Environmental Project Manager, Transportation & Municipality Specialist to lead major environmental assessment and regulatory permitting programs across Western Canada. You will guide multidisciplinary teams and advise clients through complex regulatory landscapes.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and delivering meaningful results while mentoring leaders and shaping project outcomes for sustainable development.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading environmental assessments and regulatory permitting.
• Deep knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal rules.
• Proven track record delivering EIAs and integrated environmental planning.
• Ability to translate multidisciplinary data into regulatory strategies.
• Experience managing distributed teams across projects or regions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement with executives and regulators.
• Strong commercial acumen including forecasting and profitability.
• PMP designation or advanced PM training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex environmental assessment and permitting programs.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams aligning technical, regulatory, commercial, and client objectives.
• Develop governance, delivery, risk management, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Build trusted relationships with executive clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders.
• Drive program financial performance through forecasting, revenue planning, margin optimization.
• Anticipate regulatory and project risks, providing strategic guidance.
• Champion quality, safety, and delivery excellence.
• Mentor Project Managers and emerging leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Job description

WSP in Canada is seeking an Environmental Project Manager, Transportation & Municipality Specialist to lead major environmental assessment and regulatory permitting programs across Western Canada. You will guide multidisciplinary teams and advise clients through complex regulatory landscapes.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and delivering meaningful results while mentoring leaders and shaping project outcomes for sustainable development.