Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist

WSP in Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 93,100 - 128,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist to lead environmental permitting and approvals strategies for large projects across Ontario. This role involves providing guidance on regulatory pathways and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in environmental permitting and a degree in a relevant field. WSP offers flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental permitting, approvals, and regulatory compliance in Ontario.
• Extensive experience leading environmental permitting and approvals programs in Ontario.
• Demonstrated success delivering permitting strategies for major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting and approvals strategies for large infrastructure projects.
• Identify, assess, and manage permitting and compliance risks.
• Provide strategic advice on regulatory pathways and approvals sequencing.

Skills

Environmental permitting and approvals programs

Provincial and federal environmental legislation

Strategic regulatory advice

Approvals tracking systems

Leadership and stakeholder engagement

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.