Job Description
Overview
Senior Technical Manager, Environmental Planning – Lead Environmental Planner with a passion for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. This strategic role helps grow WSP’s environmental assessment portfolio by identifying and pre-positioning opportunities, leading proposals, and strengthening client relationships through project delivery. You will bring proven experience in delivering Environmental Assessments, leading feasibility studies and servicing strategies, and securing permits and approvals for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. This role supports long-term growth planning and the resolution of existing infrastructure deficiencies, demonstrated through successful delivery of Municipal Class EAs, including Master Plans (Approaches #1 - #4) and Schedule B and C projects. It offers the opportunity to lead multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the growth and success of a high-performing team in a hybrid work environment.
Location flexibility: hybrid work environment out of any local offices (Hamilton, St. Catharines, Mississauga, Cambridge, Kitchener, or Toronto).
Responsibilities
Lead Environmental Assessments and approval processes for complex water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
Grow WSP’s presence in this sector through collaboration with internal teams, winning proposals, and delivering complex, high-profile projects.
Manage and oversee project deliverables, including technical studies, impact assessments, and regulatory documentation.
Provide strategic technical leadership and guidance to teams and clients.
Design and lead consultation programs with Indigenous communities, the public, stakeholders, and regulators.
Build strong client relationships, identify new project opportunities, and support business development and proposal writing.
Support team operations, including workload planning, mentorship, and professional development.
Champion health and safety, modeling WSP’s Life-Saving Rules and corporate values in daily work.
What you’ll bring to WSP
A degree in environmental studies, environmental science, planning, or a related discipline.
12+ years of experience leading environmental assessments and securing approvals for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
Proven experience engaging with the public, stakeholders, Indigenous Nations, and regulatory bodies, using traditional and innovative digital tools.
Strong project management skills with experience leading medium to large, interdisciplinary teams.
Track record of business development, including client relationship building and proposal support.
Knowledge of applicable legislation including the Environmental Assessment Act, Endangered Species Act, Ontario Heritage Act, and others.
Professional designations such as RPP (OPPI), EP (ECO Canada), or PMP (PMI) are preferred.
About Us
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe, with 12,000+ in Canada involved in a range of environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic buildings, sustainable transportation, resource development, and renewable power projects.
At WSP, we value our people and reputation, are locally dedicated with international scale, are future-focused, foster collaboration, and maintain an empowering culture with accountability. Health and Safety is a core value, and accommodations are available on request for candidates during the selection process. WSP is committed to employment equity and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.
Additional Information
Health and Safety is a core value. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involve physical tasks and may require working in varied environmental conditions. Referrals and notifications: candidates may be contacted if suitable. Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Employment type: Full-time. Seniority level: Director. Industries: Professional Services.
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