Early Professional, Environmental Planner

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

As an Environmental Planner, you will support the delivery of environmental planning and assessment projects across the transportation, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Working within a cooperative, multi‑disciplinary environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity to build foundational experience in environmental assessment, permitting, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery.

• Collaborate with environmental and technical disciplines (including archaeology, ecology, and physical sciences) to coordinate proposals, reports, and client deliverables.
• Support multi‑disciplinary teams in the planning and execution of environmental impact assessment and permitting projects.
• Contribute to environmental and socio‑economic impact studies, environmental permitting and authorizations, and environmental monitoring or management system implementation.
• Assist with the preparation of regulatory roadmaps, Environmental Study Reports, and Environmental Assessments in accordance with the federal Impact Assessment Act and Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act.
• Support the preparation and delivery of public meetings and consultation activities to communicate project plans and information to the public and interest groups.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, Indigenous Rights holders, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Support Project Managers with project delivery by tracking schedules, scope, budgets, commitments, and deliverables.
• Maintain project records, registers, and SharePoint sites while ensuring quality control and technical review processes are followed.

• University degree in Environmental Management, Ecology, Engineering, or a related natural or earth sciences discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in environmental planning, assessment, or consulting.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft 365 tools, including Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Oracle or other project management software is considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to support technical documentation and client materials.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks accurately, on time, and with minimal oversight.
• Motivation to learn and grow within a fast‑paced consulting environment while contributing effectively within a team.

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $51,800 – $68,600
• MB & ON: $47,200 – $65,000
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $46,800 – $62,100

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

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here. Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.

Join WSP and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible — for our clients, our communities, and your career.