Environmental Project Lead - Regulatory & Stakeholder

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

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Environmental Project Manager, Transportation & Municipality Specialist to lead large environmental assessment and regulatory permitting programs across Western Canada, guiding multidisciplinary teams and advising clients through evolving regulatory landscapes.

You’ll build relationships with executive clients, regulators and Indigenous communities, manage program finances, forecast revenue, and mentor future leaders while delivering high‑quality, safe, and compliant project

Qualifications

• Experience leading large environmental assessment and permitting programs.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication with executives, regulators, and Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Environmental leadership

Regulatory strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Team leadership

Financial oversight

Regulatory approvals

Regulatory frameworks

Communication skills

Education

PMP designation

Advanced project management training

Job description

WSP is seeking an Environmental Project Manager, Transportation & Municipality Specialist to lead large environmental assessment and regulatory permitting programs across Western Canada, guiding multidisciplinary teams and advising clients through evolving regulatory landscapes.

You’ll build relationships with executive clients, regulators and Indigenous communities, manage program finances, forecast revenue, and mentor future leaders while delivering high‑quality, safe, and compliant project