Senior Technical Manager, Environmental Planning

Overview

The Opportunity:

WSP is seeking a highly motivated  Lead Environmental Planner  with a passion for  water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure  projects. In this strategic role, you’ll help grow WSP’s environmental assessment portfolio by identifying and pre-positioning for 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. Your work has supported both 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.
This is a great opportunity to lead multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the growth and success of a high-performing team - all within a flexible, hybrid work environment. In this role, you will have flexibility to work in hybrid environment based out of any of our local offices (Hamilton, St. Catharines, Mississauga, Cambridge, Kitchener, or Toronto).
Why choose WSP?
We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging

Our  Flexible  Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

A  Canadian  success story - we re  proud  to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

Enhance  the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

Outstanding  career opportunities - we re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we re open to  your  ideas and trying  new  things.

A phenomenal  collaborative  culture and a workforce filled with genuinely  good   people  who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
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What you can expect to do here:
As a Lead Environmental Planner, you will:
Lead EAs and approval processes  for complex water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.

Grow  WSP’s presence in this sector by collaborating with internal teams, developing 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 your 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 both traditional and innovative digital tools.

Strong  project management skills  , with experience leading medium to large, interdisciplinary teams.

A track record of  business development  , including  client relationship building  and proposal support.

Demonstrated success in  business development  and client relationship management.

Knowledge of applicable legislation…