Senior Environmental Program Leader

WSP in Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada seeks an Environmental Project Manager, Transportation & Municipality Specialist to lead complex environmental assessment and regulatory permitting programs in Western Canada, guiding multidisciplinary teams and advising clients through evolving regulatory landscapes.

You will build trusted relationships with executives, regulators, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders, manage governance, forecast revenue, and mentor rising leaders to strengthen team capability.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading environmental assessment and permitting programs.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta and Western Canada regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record delivering EIAs and regulatory approvals.
• Ability to translate technical data into regulatory strategy.
• Experience leading distributed teams across multiple projects/offices/regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead large environmental assessment and regulatory permitting programs from start to finish.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams aligning technical, regulatory, commercial, and client objectives.
• Develop governance, delivery, risk management, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Build relationships with executives, regulators, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders.
• Drive program financial performance including forecasting, margins, and commercial management.
• Anticipate risks and provide strategic guidance and mitigation solutions.
• Champion quality, safety, and delivery excellence while improving practices.
• Mentor Project Managers and emerging leaders.

Skills

Environmental assessment

Regulatory permitting

Stakeholder engagement

Program leadership

Regulatory compliance

Financial forecasting

Team leadership

PMP or project management training

Education

PMP designation or advanced project management training

Job description

WSP in Canada seeks an Environmental Project Manager, Transportation & Municipality Specialist to lead complex environmental assessment and regulatory permitting programs in Western Canada, guiding multidisciplinary teams and advising clients through evolving regulatory landscapes.

You will build trusted relationships with executives, regulators, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders, manage governance, forecast revenue, and mentor rising leaders to strengthen team capability.