Senior Technical Director – Environmental Regulatory Compliance

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

As a Senior Technical Director – Environmental Regulatory Compliance , you will provide senior technical leadership across complex environmental assessment, permitting, and regulatory compliance projects in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This role blends deep regulatory expertise with project oversight, client leadership, and business growth, offering the opportunity to shape high‑profile projects while mentoring the next generation of professionals.

• Lead regulatory strategy for complex environmental assessment, permitting, and compliance projects across Saskatchewan and Manitoba
• Provide senior technical leadership and direction on environmental assessment and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Act as Project Director, overseeing project delivery, regulatory engagement, and approvals sequencing
• Liaise directly with provincial regulators to maintain current knowledge of regulatory frameworks, policy direction, and expectations
• Identify and manage regulatory, compliance, schedule, and reputational risks across projects
• Mentor and support staff in regulatory interpretation, best practices, and defensible technical approaches
• Drive consistency and quality across regulatory deliverables and project execution
• Support clients through regulatory consultations and strategic decision‑making

• 15+ years of experience in environmental assessment, permitting, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated senior‑level experience coordinating and supporting projects in Saskatchewan and Manitoba
• Strong working knowledge of Saskatchewan and Manitoba provincial regulatory environments
• Direct experience working with Saskatchewan regulators on complex or high‑profile projects
• Established client and industry relationships within Saskatchewan and Manitoba
• Proven ability to support business development through technical credibility and strategic insight
• Consulting experience managing multiple projects and clients simultaneously
• Eligibility for, or holding, a relevant professional designation (e.g., RPBio, P.Biol., P.Eng., or equivalent)

• 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 it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition – because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $132,700 – $175,800
• MB & ON: $121,100 – $166,700
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $119,900 – $159,200

At WSP , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges – engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion – to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day – applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.