Environmental Project Leader: Regulatory & Compliance

WSP in Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking an Environmental Project Manager - Regulatory & Compliance to lead large-scale environmental assessment and regulatory permitting programs in Western Canada, including Alberta. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, align technical, regulatory, commercial, and client objectives, and influence outcomes to deliver meaningful results.

The role emphasizes leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic risk management, with accountability for program governance and

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large-scale environmental assessment, permitting, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Deep knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory frameworks, including emerging requirements.
• Proven ability to deliver complex EIAs, regulatory approvals and integrated environmental planning.
• Strong ability to translate multidisciplinary information into regulatory strategies and client solutions.

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, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders.
• Drive program financial performance through forecasting, revenue planning, and margin optimization.
• Anticipate regulatory and project risks, providing strategic guidance and mitigations.
• Champion quality, safety, and delivery excellence while improving project execution.
• Mentor Project Managers and emerging leaders to strengthen team capability.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Financial oversight

Team leadership

Regulatory frameworks

Education

PMP designation

Job description

WSP in Canada is seeking an Environmental Project Manager - Regulatory & Compliance to lead large-scale environmental assessment and regulatory permitting programs in Western Canada, including Alberta. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, align technical, regulatory, commercial, and client objectives, and influence outcomes to deliver meaningful results.

The role emphasizes leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic risk management, with accountability for program governance and