Environmental Project Manager

Environmental Project Manager; London; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead remediation projects across Ontario. You will manage field programs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and communicate findings through clear reports and practical recommendations.

You will mentor staff and collaborate with the national RPM team to apply the right expertise to each project, advancing client objectives and project success.

Qualifications

• University degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• P.Eng. or P.Geo designation in Ontario, or progress towards one.
• Eight+ years in an engineering consulting environment.
• Experience with contaminated sites; oil & gas exposure preferred.
• Strong business and financial acumen: budgets, tracking, forecasting.
• Ability to analyze project information, solve problems, and recommend next steps.
• Lead diverse teams and manage competing priorities with clients.
• Collaborative leadership and commitment to developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from proposal and planning through field delivery, reporting, and closeout.
• Create a safe, positive working environment and demonstrate health and safety commitment.
• Develop trusted client relationships by clear communication and proactive support.
• Build project plans, schedules, cost estimates, and resourcing for field staff and subcontractors.
• Maintain strong financial controls, including tracking and client reporting.
• Translate field/technical data into clear conclusions and client-ready reports.
• Mentor environmental scientists and engineers, share PM practices.
• Collaborate across the national RPM team and WSP network.

Skills

Communication skills

University degree

P.Eng./P.Geo (ON)

Project management

Financial acumen

Analytical decision making

Team leadership

Mentoring & development

Education

University degree in environmental science/engineering

Job description

Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here – Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to high-profile projects that are changing the landscape of our world.

WSP’s RPM team is one of the most established and exciting teams in Canada. The team consists of environmental technicians, project coordinators, project managers, technical experts, and qualified professionals. We have been providing contaminated site program management services to the worlds most technically focused companies for over 15 years. We consistently have backlog of 9 to 12 months and provide growth opportunities for our high performing team members. We specialize in health and safety, Phase I/II ESAs, risk assessment and remediation. Our team takes on the biggest Canadian projects from coast to coast to coast.The projects range in type, size and complexity, and the successful candidate will be able to utilize the team strengths to manage a large amount of field work efficiently and effectively.

WSP is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to join our national Remediation Program Management (RPM) team. You will lead work that helps clients understand, manage, and close environmental risks at contaminated sites across Ontario.

This is an opportunity for an experienced consultant who enjoys bringing structure to complex projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and building strong client relationships. You will help shape field programs involving site monitoring, investigation, and remediation, then translate the results into clear technical reports and practical recommendations.

You will be supported by a national team of environmental technicians, project coordinators, project managers, technical experts, and qualified professionals. Together, the RPM team delivers projects that vary in type, scale, and complexity across Canada

Your Impact

• Lead projects from proposal and planning through field delivery, reporting, and closeout.
• Create a safe, positive working environment and demonstrate a consistent commitment to health and safety.
• Develop trusted client relationships by communicating clearly, anticipating needs, and keeping work moving forward.
• Build project plans, schedules, cost estimates, and resourcing strategies for field staff and subcontractors.
• Maintain strong financial controls, including project tracking, forecasting, and client reporting requirements.
• Turn field and technical data into clear conclusions, recommendations, and client-ready reports.
• Mentor environmental scientists and engineers, share project management practices, and help team members grow.
• Collaborate across the national RPM team and the broader WSP organisation to draw on the right expertise for each project.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. At least eight years of related experience in an engineering consulting environment.
• A university degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
• A P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation in Ontario, or progress towards one.
• Demonstrated project management experience with contaminated sites, with a preference for experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including developing budgets, tracking performance, and forecasting.
• The judgement to analyse project information, solve problems, and recommend practical next steps.
• The ability to lead diverse teams, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• A collaborative leadership style and a genuine interest in developing others.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $89,800 – $118,900

MB & ON: $81,900 – $112,800

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $81,100 – $107,700

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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