Environmental Project Specialist, Regulatory & Compliance

WSP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Environmental Project Specialist to support regulatory and compliance activities for infrastructure, energy, mining, and transportation projects in Canada. You will assist with environmental planning, assessments, permitting, and regulatory submissions while keeping schedules, budgets, and teams aligned.

The role offers opportunities to collaborate with regulators, Indigenous communities, and technical specialists, building expertise in environmental reporting, project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related discipline.
• 1-3 years in environmental consulting, environmental planning, permitting, regulatory affairs, or project coordination.
• Knowledge of environmental assessment, permitting, and regulatory processes in Canadian jurisdictions.
• Experience preparing technical reports, regulatory applications, or permit submissions.
• Experience budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, invoicing, progress tracking, or project financial administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental project activities, priorities, schedules, deliverables, and documentation.
• Support environmental assessments, planning studies, permitting processes, regulatory applications, and submissions.
• Prepare technical reports, permit submissions, regulatory materials, meeting records, and project correspondence.
• Track project budgets, forecasts, invoicing, schedules, progress, and performance information.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, technical specialists, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain organized project records and apply document management and QA processes.
• Contribute environmental and regulatory insight across infrastructure, energy, mining, and transport projects.
• Grow environmental consulting and project management capabilities through varied assignments and mentorship.

Skills

Environmental project coordination

Regulatory affairs

Communication

Budget tracking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Environmental Project Specialist, Regulatory & Compliance

• Regina, SK, Canada
• Edmonton, AB, Canada

Job 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

Build the Future With Us

Bring together environmental insight and effective project coordination to help deliver responsible solutions for infrastructure, energy, mining, transportation, land development, and other multidisciplinary projects. In this role, you will support environmental planning, assessments, permitting, and regulatory activities while keeping project documentation, schedules, budgets, and teams aligned.

This is an opportunity to broaden your consulting experience, collaborate with technical specialists, and contribute to projects that create lasting value for clients, communities, and the environment.

Your Impact

• Coordinate environmental project activities, priorities, schedules, deliverables, and documentation to support efficient project execution.
• Support environmental assessments, planning studies, permitting processes, regulatory applications, and related submissions.
• Prepare clear technical reports, permit submissions, regulatory materials, meeting records, and project correspondence.
• Track project budgets, forecasts, invoicing, schedules, progress, and other performance information.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, technical specialists, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Maintain organized project records and apply document management, quality, and project administration processes.
• Contribute environmental and regulatory insight to infrastructure, energy, mining, transportation, land development, and other projects.
• Grow your environmental consulting and project management capabilities through varied assignments, mentorship, and collaboration.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Planning, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in environmental consulting, environmental planning, permitting, regulatory affairs, project coordination, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of environmental assessment, permitting, and regulatory processes within one or more Canadian jurisdictions.
• Experience preparing technical reports, regulatory applications, permit submissions, or other project documentation.
• Experience supporting project budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, invoicing, progress tracking, or project financial administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and project teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel occasionally for project and client needs. Experience with project management systems or progress toward a CAPM, Project Management Certificate, Environmental Professional designation, or similar credential would be an asset.

Why Choose WSP?

• 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.

Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $65,600 - $88,100
MB & ON: $59,800 - $83,500
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $59,200 - $79,800

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

Job Info

• Job Identification 94048
• Posting Date 08/26/2026, 03:52 PM

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here .