Environmental Regulatory Program Lead – Western Canada

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

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking an Environmental Project Manager - Regulatory & Compliance to lead complex environmental assessment and permitting programs across Western Canada, guiding multidisciplinary teams, advising clients through evolving regulatory landscapes, and delivering meaningful results.

You will shape governance, manage risk and budgets, engage regulators and Indigenous communities, and mentor emerging leaders while supporting energy, infrastructure, mining, and resource development

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large-scale environmental assessment and permitting programs.
• Deep knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience delivering EIAs and integrated environmental planning.
• Strong ability to translate technical data into regulatory strategies for clients.
• Experience managing distributed teams across projects or regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex environmental assessment and regulatory permitting programs from initiation to completion.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams to align technical, regulatory, commercial, and client objectives.
• Develop governance, delivery, risk management, and stakeholder engagement strategies for major programs.
• Build trusted relationships with executive clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders.
• Drive program financial performance through forecasting, revenue planning, and margin optimization.
• Mentor Project Managers and emerging leaders to strengthen team capability.

Skills

Environmental assessments

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Financial management

Regulatory frameworks

Project governance

Indigenous relations

Education

PMP certification

Job description

WSP in Canada is seeking an Environmental Project Manager - Regulatory & Compliance to lead complex environmental assessment and permitting programs across Western Canada, guiding multidisciplinary teams, advising clients through evolving regulatory landscapes, and delivering meaningful results.

You will shape governance, manage risk and budgets, engage regulators and Indigenous communities, and mentor emerging leaders while supporting energy, infrastructure, mining, and resource development