Environmental & Regulatory Planner — Fieldwork & Permitting Lead

WSP in Canada; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and advisory firm is seeking an Environmental and Regulatory Planner to join their team in Alberta. The successful candidate will deliver planning expertise for transportation and municipal projects, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation. Strong skills in wetland assessments and field program leadership are essential. With a commitment to sustainability and community impact, this role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth across Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Benefits

Flexible work and real balance

Opportunities for career growth

Joining a top employer in Canada

Qualifications

• Degree in Biology or related discipline (B.Sc.) or Technical Diploma with experience.
• Practical understanding of Alberta’s environmental legislation.
• Experience with wetland delineation and classification.
• Comfortable leading field programs and ecological data collection.
• Eligibility for professional registration is an asset.
• Skilled in preparing proposals and managing budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; GIS experience an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental and regulatory planning expertise for projects.
• Lead permitting processes and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Prepare wetland assessments and classifications.
• Coordinate ecological field programs including surveys.
• Develop proposals and reports influencing project outcomes.
• Mentor junior team members in the department.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

Biology or related discipline (B.Sc.) or Technical Diploma with relevant experience

Understanding of Alberta’s environmental legislation and permitting processes

Experience with wetland delineation and ABWRET assessments

Leading field programs and ecological data collection techniques

Eligibility for professional registration (e.g., P.Biol., P.Ag., R.T.Biol.)

Skills in preparing proposals and managing budgets

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GIS experience

Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Biology or related discipline (B.Sc.) or Technical Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcGIS

Job description

A leading engineering and advisory firm is seeking an Environmental and Regulatory Planner to join their team in Alberta. The successful candidate will deliver planning expertise for transportation and municipal projects, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation. Strong skills in wetland assessments and field program leadership are essential. With a commitment to sustainability and community impact, this role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth across Alberta and Saskatchewan.