Lead Environmental Planner

WSP Canada; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a highly motivated Lead Environmental Planner in Hamilton, Ontario. You will lead environmental assessments for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, mentor junior staff, and manage multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of relevant experience and a degree in environmental studies or a related field. Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment, competitive pay, and a culture of inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience leading environmental assessments.
• Proven experience engaging with the public and regulatory bodies.
• Strong project management skills for medium to large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead EAs and approval processes for complex infrastructure projects.
• Manage project deliverables including technical studies and documentation.
• Grow WSP's presence by delivering high-profile projects.

Skills

Environmental assessments

Project management

Client relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in environmental studies, environmental science, or planning

Job description

The Opportunity :

WSP is seeking a highly motivated Lead Environmental Planner with a passion for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. 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 bring proven experience in delivering Environmental Assessments, leading feasibility studies and servicing strategies, and securing permits and approvals for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. Your work has supported both long-term growth planning and the resolution of existing infrastructure deficiencies, demonstrated through successful delivery of Municipal Class EAs, including Master Plans (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 - all within a flexible, hybrid work environment. You will have the flexibility to work in a hybrid environment based out of any of our local offices (Hamilton, St. Catharines, Mississauga, Cambridge, Kitchener, or Toronto).

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform, as well as great savings programs and a clear vision for the future.

WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here :

• Lead EAs 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 your 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 both traditional and innovative digital tools.
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading medium to large, interdisciplinary teams.
• A track record of business development, including client relationship building and proposal support.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation including the Environmental Assessment Act, Endangered Species Act, Ontario Heritage Act, and others.
• Professional designations such as RPP (OPPI), EP (ECO Canada), or PMP (PMI) are preferred.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future-proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future-focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information, please READ THE FULL POLICY.