Regulatory & Environmental Programs Lead

WSP in Canada; Canada; 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 regulatory permitting programs across Western Canada. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, shape strategy, and help clients navigate evolving regulatory landscapes with confidence.

You will build trusted relationships with regulators, Indigenous communities, and senior clients, manage program governance and forecasting, and drive delivery excellence while mentoring

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large-scale environmental assessment and permitting programs.
• Deep knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory frameworks.
• Experience delivering EIAs and integrated environmental planning assignments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Program leadership

Regulatory knowledge

EIAs experience

Multidisciplinary leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Project management (PMP a plus)

Job description

WSP in Canada is seeking an Environmental Project Manager - Regulatory & Compliance to lead complex environmental assessment and regulatory permitting programs across Western Canada. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, shape strategy, and help clients navigate evolving regulatory landscapes with confidence.

You will build trusted relationships with regulators, Indigenous communities, and senior clients, manage program governance and forecasting, and drive delivery excellence while mentoring