Environmental Regulatory Specialist, Oil Sands

WSP Global Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Environmental Regulatory Specialist (Oil Sands) in Alberta. You will lead environmental and regulatory projects, guiding permitting and approvals while coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant solutions.

Join a team that partners with clients, regulators and Indigenous communities to balance environmental stewardship with project success. Expect growth, leadership opportunities, and a focus on sustainable development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related environmental field is required.
• Professional designation (P.Biol., P.Ag., P.Geo., P.Eng., RPBio) or eligibility to obtain one.
• 7–12 years of environmental consulting, industry, or regulatory experience.
• Experience supporting oil sands projects within Alberta and knowledge of regulatory processes.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, risks, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental and regulatory projects for oil sands and energy clients from planning through execution.
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets and allocate resources with a focus on safety and quality.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions.
• Guide environmental assessment, permitting and regulatory approvals for oil sands operations.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities and stakeholders.
• Review technical deliverables to meet regulatory requirements and WSP quality standards.
• Support business growth through proposals, client engagement and identifying opportunities.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Oil sands

Alberta environment

Education

Environmental Science

Biology

Engineering

Geoscience

Professional designation

Job description

Environmental Regulatory Specialist, Oil Sands

• Edmonton, AB, Canada

Job Description

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

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

Join our Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting team as an Environmental Project Manager (Oil Sands) and help shape some of Alberta's most significant resource development projects. This opportunity combines environmental expertise, regulatory knowledge, and project leadership to support the responsible planning, permitting, and delivery of oil sands and energy developments. Working alongside multidisciplinary specialists, clients, Indigenous communities, and regulators, you'll play a key role in advancing projects that balance environmental stewardship, operational success, and sustainable development.

Your Impact

Lead environmental and regulatory projects for oil sands and energy clients, ensuring successful delivery from planning through execution.

Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resources while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions for complex projects.

Guide environmental assessment, permitting, and regulatory approval activities associated with oil sands operations, mine expansions, reclamation, tailings management, and supporting infrastructure.

Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and project stakeholders.

Review technical deliverables and ensure work products meet regulatory requirements and WSP's quality standards.

Support business growth through proposal development, client engagement, and identification of new opportunities within the oil sands sector.

Contribute to industry-leading environmental practices that help clients achieve responsible and sustainable project outcomes.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Geoscience, or a related discipline.

Professional designation such as P.Biol., P.Ag., P.Geo., P.Eng., RPBio, or equivalent, or eligibility to obtain one.

Approximately 7 to 12 years of environmental consulting, industry, or regulatory experience.

Demonstrated experience supporting oil sands projects within Alberta.

Strong knowledge of Alberta's environmental and regulatory framework, including environmental assessment and permitting processes.

Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Experience supporting regulatory applications, approval amendments, reclamation projects, mine expansions, tailings initiatives, or major capital developments.

Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, client relationship management, and business development skills.

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.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 - $138,000
MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 - $124,900

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

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 .