Senior Environmental Planner (Transportation and Transit)

WSP; Burlington; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to shape sustainable transportation and transit projects across Ontario. You will lead environmental assessments, navigate regulatory processes, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions balancing infrastructure and environmental stewardship.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to innovative engagement programs, and engage regulators, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders to foster meaningful consultation.

Qualifications

• Experience with Ontario environmental assessment processes.
• Strong proposal development and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning and EA for provincial and municipal infrastructure projects (highways, corridors).
• Oversee and deliver project documentation: consultation plans, PIC materials, EA reports.
• Apply professional judgement to resolve moderately complex regulatory challenges.
• Provide technical leadership and quality review for studies (air, noise, natural, cultural heritage).
• Engage regulators, clients, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders; foster meaningful consultation.
• Contribute to innovative engagement approaches, including virtual/hybrid consultations.
• Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

Environmental planning

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory navigation

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in environmental studies/planning/engineering

Job description

Description

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The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

As a Senior Environmental Planner with a focus on transportation and transit projects, you will play a key role in shaping sustainable transportation and infrastructure projects across Ontario. You will lead environmental assessments (EA), navigate regulatory processes, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, regulators, and communities to deliver impactful solutions that balance infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.

Your Impact

• Lead and support environmental planning and environmental assessments for provincial and municipal infrastructure projects, including highways and transportation corridors.
• Oversee and deliver high-quality project documentation, including consultation plans, Public Information Centre materials, and environmental assessment reports.
• Apply sound professional judgement to resolve moderately complex to complex environmental and regulatory challenges.
• Provide technical leadership and quality review for environmental technical studies prepared by specialty disciplines such as air quality, noise and vibration, natural environment, and cultural heritage.
• Engage and collaborate with regulators, clients, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders, fostering trusted relationships and meaningful consultation programs.
• Contribute to innovative engagement approaches, including virtual and hybrid consultation tools.
• Mentor and support junior team members, promoting professional growth, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Demonstrated experience with Ontario environmental assessment processes, including:
  • MTO's Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities
  • Municipal Engineers Association's Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
  • Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process (Ontario Regulation 231/08)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies, planning, environmental science, or engineering.
• 10-15 years of experience completing environmental assessments and navigating Ontario regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong experience designing and implementing stakeholder and Indigenous engagement programs.
• Experience leading proposal development and technical writing.
• Strong experience working with provincial and federal regulators and environmental permitting processes.

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
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• 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.

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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

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Join WSP and be part of a team that is redefining what's possible - for communities, the environment, and your career.