Senior Project Manager, Municipal Planning & Policy

WSP Global Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead municipal policy planning projects across Ontario. You will guide land use visions, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and translate policy into regulato­ry frameworks while building client relationships and pursuing new work.

The role emphasizes senior technical direction on land use policy, public engagement, and delivering practical, implementable solutions for growing communities.

Qualifications

• University degree in Planning and registration as a Professional Planner in Ontario.
• Extensive experience leading municipal policy planning projects and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to translate policy directions into implementable regulations and mapping.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy planning projects from initiation to Council adoption, establishing land use visions.
• Direct large multi-disciplinary teams including designers, engineers, ecologists and planners.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget while fostering client relationships and new work.
• Provide senior direction on land use policy, drafting and testing standards against development scenarios.
• Lead stakeholder meetings and public consultation processes.

Skills

Project management

Public consultation

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Land use planning

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning

Registered Professional Planner (Ontario)

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead municipal policy planning projects across Ontario. You will guide land use visions, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and translate policy into regulato­ry frameworks while building client relationships and pursuing new work.

The role emphasizes senior technical direction on land use policy, public engagement, and delivering practical, implementable solutions for growing communities.