Senior Environmental Planner - Water Infrastructure

WSP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Ontario seeks a Senior Environmental Planner to lead environmental assessments for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure from planning through approvals.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, engage Indigenous Nations and regulators, and help deliver Municipal Class EAs with Master Plans and Schedule B/C projects, advancing communities and the environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading environmental assessments and approvals for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
• Experience delivering Municipal Class EAs, including Master Plans and Schedule 'B'/'C' projects.
• Knowledge of Environmental Assessment Act, Endangered Species Act, Ontario Heritage Act.
• Experience engaging Indigenous Nations, regulators, and the public.
• Strong project management and leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Business development and client relationship management.
• Professional designations such as RPP, EP, PMP are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental assessments and approval processes for complex water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Deliver Municipal Class Environmental Assessments, including Master Plans and Schedule 'B' and 'C' projects, that support community growth.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams to successfully complete technical studies, impact assessments, and regulatory submissions.
• Design and implement engagement programs with Indigenous Nations, regulatory agencies, community members, and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on environmental planning, permitting, infrastructure servicing strategies, and feasibility studies.
• Strengthen client relationships, identify emerging opportunities, and contribute to successful business development and proposal efforts.
• Mentor and support team members through technical leadership, coaching, and professional development.
• Champion health, safety, sustainability, and quality excellence throughout project delivery.

Skills

Environmental planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Business development

Education

Environmental Studies degree

Environmental Science degree

Planning degree

Job description

• Toronto, ON, Canada
• Thornhill, ON, Canada
• Markham, ON, Canada
• Hamilton, ON, Canada
• Burlington, ON, Canada
• St Catharines, ON, Canada
• Cambridge, ON, Canada
• Kingston, ON, Canada
• Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
• London, ON, Canada

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

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

Build the Future with Us

Communities across Ontario depend on resilient water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure to support growth, protect the environment, and improve quality of life. As a Senior Environmental Planner, you'll play a key role in shaping critical infrastructure projects from planning through approvals, helping clients navigate complex environmental assessment and permitting processes while delivering meaningful outcomes for communities, Indigenous Nations, and the environment.

Working within our Environmental Impact Assessment team, you'll lead strategic infrastructure planning initiatives, collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, mentor emerging talent, and help expand WSP’s market presence across Ontario. This role offers the flexibility of a hybrid work environment from any WSP office in Ontario.

Your Impact

Lead environmental assessments and approval processes for complex water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.

Deliver Municipal Class Environmental Assessments, including Master Plans and Schedule 'B' and 'C' projects, that support community growth and infrastructure renewal.

Direct multidisciplinary project teams to successfully complete technical studies, impact assessments, and regulatory submissions.

Design and implement engagement programs with Indigenous Nations, regulatory agencies, community members, and stakeholders.

Provide strategic guidance to clients on environmental planning, permitting, infrastructure servicing strategies, and feasibility studies.

Strengthen client relationships, identify emerging opportunities, and contribute to successful business development and proposal efforts.

Mentor and support team members through technical leadership, coaching, and professional development.

Champion health, safety, sustainability, and quality excellence throughout project delivery.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Planning, or a related discipline.

10+ years of experience leading environmental assessments and approvals for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.

Demonstrated success delivering Municipal Class EAs, including Master Plans and Schedule 'B' and 'C' projects.

Strong knowledge of applicable legislation, including the Environmental Assessment Act, Endangered Species Act, Ontario Heritage Act, and related regulatory frameworks.

Proven experience engaging Indigenous Nations, stakeholders, regulators, and the public using both traditional and digital engagement approaches.

Strong project management capabilities with experience leading medium to large multidisciplinary teams.

Established business development experience, including client relationship management, proposal preparation, and opportunity identification.

Professional designations such as RPP (OPPI), EP (ECO Canada), PMP (PMI), or equivalent are considered an asset.

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: $93,700 - $124,200

MB & ON: $85,500 - $117,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $84,700 - $112,400

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.

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact. At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose. Join us. Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here . Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .