Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist

WSP in Canada; Area E (Thornhill); On-site; CAD 96,200 - 132,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for mentorship and growth

Flexible work arrangements

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Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist to lead environmental permitting and approvals for large, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects in Ontario. You will work on developing strategies for regulatory compliance and serve as the main contact for regulators and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience and a degree in environmental science or a related field, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance in Ontario.
• Proven ability to manage approvals tracking systems.
• Strong knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting and approvals for large infrastructure projects.
• Provide strategic advice on permitting pathways and risks.
• Manage compliance risks and oversee permit acquisition.

Skills

Environmental permitting strategies

Regulatory compliance

Leadership and stakeholder engagement

Understanding of environmental legislation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or a related field

Job description

Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist

Lead environmental permitting and approvals strategies for large, multi‑disciplinary infrastructure projects across Ontario. Provide guidance on regulatory pathways, manage permitting and compliance risks, and serve as the primary point of contact with regulators, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders.

Your Impact

• Lead environmental permitting and approvals strategies for large, multi‑disciplinary infrastructure projects from detailed design through construction.
• Provide strategic advice on regulatory pathways, permitting risks, approvals sequencing, and timelines.
• Identify, assess, and manage permitting and compliance risks, developing mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the identification, tracking, and acquisition of environmental permits, licenses, approvals, and agreements.
• Develop and implement permitting plans, approvals matrices, and tracking tools to support project delivery.
• Act as the primary point of contact with regulators, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders throughout the approvals process.
• Support construction‑phase compliance, including interpretation and implementation of permit conditions and commitments.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams and contribute to quality reviews of permitting and compliance deliverables.

Skills That Set You Apart

• Extensive experience leading environmental permitting and approvals programs in Ontario.
• Strong knowledge of key provincial and federal environmental legislation.
• Demonstrated success delivering permitting strategies for major infrastructure projects (e.g., transportation, energy, mining).
• Proven ability to provide strategic regulatory advice, manage approvals tracking systems, and navigate complex approvals processes.
• Experience coordinating with contractors and supporting construction‑phase environmental compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental permitting, approvals, and regulatory compliance in Ontario.

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian – a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – opportunities for mentorship and growth worldwide.
• Limitless opportunities to tailor your role to match your ambition.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work‑life balance.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $96,200 – $132,300

MB & ON: $93,100 – $128,100

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $88,900 – $122,400

Note: The final salary may vary based on education, qualifications, experience, and location.

Legal and EEO Statements

Health and Safety is a core value of WSP. Employees are expected to comply with the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities; accommodations are available on request.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.