Senior Environmental Engineer / Geoscientist

WSP; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 121,100 - 166,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Professional growth opportunities

Participation in industry conferences

Job summary

A leading environmental engineering firm in Ontario is seeking a Senior Leader to guide multidisciplinary environmental teams on complex projects. The role involves providing strategic technical leadership, mentoring new talent, and acting as an advisor to executive leadership on regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in environmental engineering and a strong background in client relationship management. The firm offers competitive compensation, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years of progressive experience in environmental engineering or geoscience.
• Advanced expertise in environmental site assessment and remediation.
• Demonstrated track record of building long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Guide multidisciplinary environmental teams on complex projects.
• Provide strategic technical leadership in environmental assessments.
• Mentor talent within the Environmental business.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic vision

Client relationship management

Collaboration

Innovation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Geo‑Environmental Science, Environmental Science, or Environmental Engineering

Registration as a P.Geo. or P.Eng. in Ontario

Job description

Overview

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

Innovate and Lead - In this senior leadership role, you’ll guide multidisciplinary environmental teams and shape some of the most complex and transformative environmental programs across Ontario and beyond. Your deep expertise, strategic vision, and leadership will drive excellence in environmental assessment, remediation, risk assessment, client strategy, and market growth.

Your Impact

• Provide strategic technical leadership across environmental site assessment, remediation, and risk assessment programs, ensuring high quality delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver complex, high‑impact environmental projects that influence community planning, land development, infrastructure, and sustainability outcomes.
• Mentor and develop talent across the Environmental business, strengthening succession planning and technical excellence.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, strategic partners, and major clients on environmental risk, regulatory frameworks, and emerging contaminants.
• Champion innovation by advancing new methodologies, standards, and best practices within environmental engineering and geoscience.
• Increase WSP’s visibility through participation in industry associations, conferences, and technical committees.
• Drive business growth through seller‑doer leadership, pursuit strategy, proposal oversight, and opportunity pipeline forecasting.
• Strengthen cross‑sector collaboration to expand WSP’s environmental service offerings across geographies and business lines.
• Support risk management on major pursuits and programs, including contract review, fee structures, commercial strategy, and project delivery oversight.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Geo‑Environmental Science, Environmental Science, or Environmental Engineering, paired with experience earned through hands‑on leadership of significant environmental programs.
• Registration as a P.Geo. or P.Eng. in Ontario, and recognition as a Qualified Person (QP) under O.Reg. 153/04.
• 15–20+ years of progressive experience in environmental engineering or geoscience, including senior oversight of major multidisciplinary projects in Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
• Advanced expertise in environmental site assessment, contaminated sites, remediation, risk assessment, excess soils, and emerging contaminants.
• A proven reputation as a senior reviewer and technical authority on complex project files.
• A demonstrated track record as a seller‑doer, building long‑term client relationships and delivering persistent business growth.
• Highly collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to influence strategy across teams and markets.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

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: $147,500 – $195,400
MB & ON: $121,100 – $166,700
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $147,500 – $195,400

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.

Make Your Mark With WSP

If you’re driven by impact, leadership, and shaping the future of environmental engineering, we’d love to connect with you. Apply today and help us build what’s next.