Environmental Project Director

WSP in Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm is seeking an Environmental Project Director to oversee projects and mentor teams across Alberta. This pivotal role demands a strong leadership skill set along with the expertise in environmental solutions and project management. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant experience and a commitment to safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience managing contaminated sites in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
• Professional registration in one or more Prairie provinces.
• Proven expertise in fieldwork and technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and quality assurance for environmental projects.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle—from proposal development to execution.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, managing relationships.

Skills

Technical Oversight

Project Management

Client Engagement

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline

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JOB DESCRIPTION

WSP is seeking an experienced and visionary Environmental Project Director to lead multidisciplinary environmental projects across the Prairies. This leadership role is pivotal in delivering innovative, sustainable, and technically sound solutions for our clients in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and land development. You will oversee project execution, mentor high-performing teams, and drive strategic growth in environmental services.

Position Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

WSP is seeking an experienced and visionary Environmental Project Director to lead multidisciplinary environmental projects across the Prairies. This leadership role is pivotal in delivering innovative, sustainable, and technically sound solutions for our clients in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and land development. You will oversee project execution, mentor high-performing teams, and drive strategic growth in environmental services.

What You Can Expect To Do Here

As an Environmental Project Director, you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering technically sound, regulatory-compliant, and client-focused environmental solutions across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

More specifically, your responsibilities will include :

• Technical Oversight & Project Leadership
• Provide technical direction and quality assurance for environmental projects, including Phase I and II ESAs, In-Stu and Ex-situ remedial options, and risk assessments.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle—from proposal development to execution—ensuring scope, budget, schedule, and quality targets are met.
• Review and guide the preparation of regulatory submissions, technical reports, and closure plans.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, proactively managing relationships and ensuring expectations are exceeded.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and advocate for practical, science-based solutions.
• Team Development & Mentorship
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff, fostering technical growth and leadership readiness.
• Support field teams through site visits and hands-on guidance.
• Champion a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Strategic Collaboration
• Partner with the national RPM team and cross-functional WSP groups to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to business development efforts, including RFP responses and client presentations.
• Inspire alignment with WSP’s guiding principles and corporate vision.

What You’ll Bring To WSP

A post-secondary degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

10–15 years of experience managing contaminated sites in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Professional registration in one or more Prairie provinces (e.g., P.Ag., P.Chem., P.Eng., P.Geo., RPBio).

Proven expertise in fieldwork, technical reporting, and project management.

Deep knowledge of provincial contaminated sites regulations and closure requirements.

Strong mentoring skills and a passion for developing talent.

Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal.

A collaborative mindset and commitment to fostering an inclusive team culture.

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.

At WSP :

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.

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