Project Manager, Municipal Planning

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? 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.

Your Impact Starts Here. As a leader in Municipal Planning, you will shape the future of communities across Ontario—whether rural, urban, growing, or transforming. You will guide multi‑disciplinary teams, collaborate with clients, and deliver planning solutions that support sustainable, resilient, and thriving places.

• Lead and manage complex municipal policy planning projects, providing expert guidance to clients and project teams.
• Oversee a wide range of studies, including official plan reviews, secondary plans, zoning by‑law reviews, growth management, and community revitalization initiatives.
• Direct large, multi‑disciplinary teams—transportation planners, engineers, ecologists, and other specialists—to deliver cohesive, high‑quality outcomes.
• Coordinate planning projects with municipal partners and ensure alignment with provincial policies, legislation, and best practices.
• Lead and facilitate public and stakeholder engagement processes of all scales.
• Oversee research, analysis, and presentation of planning data to support strategic decisions.
• Contribute to the growth and reputation of WSP’s Municipal Planning practice across Ontario.

• University degree in Planning, plus designation as a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) in Ontario.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in municipal or consulting environments, with deep knowledge of Ontario’s planning systems.
• Expertise in public consultation, multi‑disciplinary project management, and collaboration with approval authorities.
• Strong analytical abilities—skilled in organizing, interpreting, and communicating planning information.
• Ability to lead preparation of technical plans such as subdivisions, site plans, condominium plans, and building elevations.
• Excellent communication, time‑management, and organizational skills, with a commitment to delivering high‑quality service.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License.

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 across the country or around the globe, you can tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we encourage balance in every part of life.

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $162,800

MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $104,500 – $140,700

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary based on factors including—but not limited to—education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and organizational needs. The wage range in this posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Chez WSP, notre raison d’être est de façonner nos communautés pour faire progresser l’humanité. C’est pourquoi nous rassemblons des personnes animées par la résolution de défis complexes — des ingénieur
· e·s, des scientifiques, des conseiller·ère
· s et des expert
· e·s techniques guidé
· e·s par une passion commune : redéfinir ce qui est possible et imaginer ce qui vient ensuite. Nous sommes des Visionniers et Visionnières. En tant que l’une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels au monde, nous collaborons avec la clientèle dans les secteurs du transport, des infrastructures, de l’environnement, du bâtiment, de l’énergie, de l’eau, ainsi que des mines et métaux.

Nous allions une connaissance approfondie des réalités locales à une perspective globale pour créer des solutions qui laissent une…