Senior Environmental Planner — Hybrid Ontario

WSP Global Inc.; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Ontario seeks a Senior Environmental Planner to shape infrastructure projects from planning through approvals. You will lead environmental assessments for water, wastewater, and stormwater ventures, guiding teams and advising clients through regulatory processes.

You’ll deliver Municipal Class EAs, engage Indigenous Nations and stakeholders, and help expand WSP’s market presence across Ontario with a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading environmental assessments for water and wastewater projects.
• Experience delivering Municipal Class EAs including Master Plans and Schedule B/C.
• Knowledge of Environmental Assessment Act, Endangered Species Act, Ontario Heritage Act.
• Experience engaging Indigenous Nations, regulators, and the public using traditional and digital methods.
• Strong project management leading medium to large multidisciplinary teams.
• Business development: client relationships, proposals, opportunities.
• Professional designations such as RPP, EP, PMP are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental assessments and approvals for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
• Deliver Municipal Class EAs including Master Plans and Schedule B and C projects.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams to complete technical studies, impact assessments, and regulatory submissions.
• Design and implement Indigenous and stakeholder engagement programs.
• Provide strategic guidance on environmental planning, permitting, infrastructure servicing strategies, and feasibility studies.
• Strengthen client relationships, identify opportunities, and contribute to proposals.
• Mentor and coach team members.
• Champion health, safety, sustainability, and quality in project delivery.

Skills

Environmental planning

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Indigenous engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Business development

Proposal writing

Education

Environmental studies degree

Job description

WSP in Ontario seeks a Senior Environmental Planner to shape infrastructure projects from planning through approvals. You will lead environmental assessments for water, wastewater, and stormwater ventures, guiding teams and advising clients through regulatory processes.

You’ll deliver Municipal Class EAs, engage Indigenous Nations and stakeholders, and help expand WSP’s market presence across Ontario with a hybrid work setup.