Lead Environmental Planner

WSP in Canada; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Lead Environmental Planner in Hamilton, Ontario to oversee environmental assessments for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. The role requires 12+ years of experience in environmental planning, strong leadership, and project management skills. This hybrid position offers flexible work options and the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior staff.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Supportive benefits package

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience leading environmental assessments.
• Proven experience engaging with public and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Environmental Assessment Act and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental Assessments for complex infrastructure projects.
• Manage project deliverables including technical studies.
• Design consultation programs with Indigenous communities and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Technical assessment

Education

Degree in environmental studies or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Lead Environmental Planner role at WSP in Canada. The opportunity focuses on water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects, leading environmental assessments, pursuing opportunities, and strengthening client relationships through project delivery.

In this strategic role, you’ll help grow WSP’s environmental assessment portfolio by identifying and pre-positioning for opportunities, leading proposals, and strengthening client relationships through project delivery. You will deliver Environmental Assessments, lead feasibility studies and servicing strategies, and secure permits and approvals for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. Your work will support long-term growth planning and the resolution of infrastructure deficiencies, including Municipal Class EA projects (Approaches #1 - #4) and Schedule B and C projects.

This is a great opportunity to lead multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the growth and success of a high-performing team in a hybrid work environment. The role is based in a hybrid setting with flexibility to work from local offices in Hamilton, St. Catharines, Mississauga, Cambridge, Kitchener, or Toronto.

What you can expect to do here

• Lead Environmental Assessments and approval processes for complex water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Grow WSP’s presence in this sector by collaborating with internal teams, developing winning proposals, and delivering complex, high-profile projects.
• Manage and oversee project deliverables, including technical studies, impact assessments, and regulatory documentation.
• Provide strategic technical leadership and guidance to teams and clients.
• Design and lead consultation programs with Indigenous communities, the public, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Build strong client relationships, identify new project opportunities, and support business development and proposal writing.
• Support team operations, including workload planning, mentorship, and professional development.
• Champion health and safety, modeling WSP’s Life-Saving Rules and corporate values in daily work.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• A degree in environmental studies, environmental science, planning, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience leading environmental assessments and securing approvals for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience engaging with the public, stakeholders, Indigenous Nations, and regulatory bodies, using traditional and innovative digital tools.
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading medium to large, interdisciplinary teams.
• Track record of business development, including client relationship building and proposal support.
• Knowledge of Environmental Assessment Act, Endangered Species Act, Ontario Heritage Act, and related legislation.
• Professional designations such as RPP (OPPI), EP (ECO Canada), or PMP (PMI) are preferred.

About Us

WSP is a leading professional services firm with a global footprint. In Canada, we have 12,000+ people involved in environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering, sustainable transportation, resource development, and renewable energy initiatives. We value inclusion, collaboration, and accountability, and we offer flexible work options and a supportive benefits package.

EEO and accommodations

WSP is committed to employment equity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Health and Safety is a core value; compliance with our HSE policies and client HSE policies is expected. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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