Project Manager - Environmental Permitting and Assessment Projects

WSP in Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer in Canada 2026

Flexible work and balance

Global opportunities

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Project Manager in Canada to lead environmental permitting and assessment projects for mining clients, with offices in Sudbury, Toronto, Mississauga, or Ottawa. You will manage scope, budget, schedule, and stakeholders while coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes project governance, financial oversight, and delivering responsible development. Fluency in English required; French or Spanish is a plus. Location: Mississauga, ON with Canada-wide collaboration.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental Studies, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of professional project management experience, including at least 3 years in mining consulting.
• Experience with environmental and social impact assessment processes in Canada at federal, provincial, or combined level.
• Demonstrated experience managing project finances, budgets, forecasts, scope changes, schedules, resources, and client expectations.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English; French or Spanish language capability is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, scope, schedules, resources, change, and client satisfaction for environmental permitting and assessment projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary professionals across WSP Canada by maintaining a clear understanding of project objectives, team roles, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Apply project management tools, methods, and best practices to align delivery with stakeholder expectations and business needs.
• Lead project planning, financial tracking, progress analysis, forecasting, and change management to support timely and informed decisions.
• Strengthen client relationships through direct, ethical, and transparent communication while addressing issues with resourcefulness and accountability.
• Drive consistent project performance by setting clear expectations, holding yourself and others accountable, and remaining adaptable under pressure.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Stakeholder communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Engineering, Science, Environmental Studies, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? 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

A Role that Matters — Join us in delivering innovative solutions that transform communities and create lasting change. From sustainability‑focused projects to groundbreaking infrastructure work, you will play a key role in shaping our future—and yours.

As a Project Manager specializing in environmental permitting and assessment projects for mining clients in Eastern Canada, you will lead environmental permitting and impact assessment projects that help clients advance responsible development while meeting regulatory, community, and business expectations. Based in our Sudbury, Toronto, Mississauga, or Ottawa office, you will work with multidisciplinary professionals across WSP Canada and receive support from trained project coordinators.

This client‑facing role brings together project management, environmental and social impact assessment, financial oversight, and multidisciplinary coordination. You will align scope, budget, schedule, resources, change management, and stakeholder expectations while building trusted client relationships.

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Your Impact

• Manage budgets, scope, schedules, resources, change, and client satisfaction for environmental permitting and assessment projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary professionals across WSP Canada by maintaining a clear understanding of project objectives, team roles, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Apply project management tools, methods, and best practices to align delivery with stakeholder expectations and business needs.
• Lead project planning, financial tracking, progress analysis, forecasting, and change management to support timely and informed decisions.
• Strengthen client relationships through direct, ethical, and transparent communication while addressing issues with resourcefulness and accountability.
• Drive consistent project performance by setting clear expectations, holding yourself and others accountable, and remaining adaptable under pressure.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental Studies, Business, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional project management experience, including at least 3 years in consulting or working for mining proponents.
• Experience with environmental and social impact assessment processes in Canada at the federal, provincial, or combined level.
• Demonstrated experience managing project finances, budgets, forecasts, scope changes, schedules, resources, and client expectations.
• Expertise in project planning, tracking, and analysis using Microsoft Excel or similar programs, with experience using Microsoft Project and/or Oracle Primavera P6.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consulting teams and coordinating responsibilities across technical professionals and project support resources.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English; French or Spanish language capability is an asset.
• Strong client‑facing communication, organization, adaptability, developing leadership capability, sound judgement, and the ability to remain composed under pressure.

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'll 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.

Guide complex projects toward responsible progress

Bring clarity to environmental approvals, confidence to clients, and momentum to multidisciplinary teams. Help turn regulatory complexity into projects that move forward responsibly.

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.

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.