Environmental Planner
Posted 4 days ago
Job Description
The Opportunity :
As an intermediate Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Specialist, you will responsible for conducting EIA's, supporting consultation and engagement activities with external stakeholders, and preparing EIA documentation for mining, nuclear and energy projects .. You will rely on your demonstrated experience navigating EIA requirements, environmental permitting, and related authorization processes relevant to development projects in Ontario. Experience with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act and/or the federal Impact Assessment Act is essential. You will work with a dynamic and experienced team as a key member to serve a variety of exciting clients and projects.
Why choose WSP?
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.
#WeAre WSP
What you can expect to do here:
What you'll bring to WSP:
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. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
Please Note:
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.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
As an intermediate Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Specialist, you will responsible for conducting EIA's, supporting consultation and engagement activities with external stakeholders, and preparing EIA documentation for mining, nuclear and energy projects .. You will rely on your demonstrated experience navigating EIA requirements, environmental permitting, and related authorization processes relevant to development projects in Ontario. Experience with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act and/or the federal Impact Assessment Act is essential. You will work with a dynamic and experienced team as a key member to serve a variety of exciting clients and projects.
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.
#WeAre WSP
What you can expect to do here:
- You will plan, coordinate and carry out mandates that relate to environmental and socio-economic impact studies, obtaining environmental permits and authorizations, and implementation of environmental monitoring and / or the implementation of environmental management systems.
- You will be responsible for coordinating projects related to nuclear, transmission, renewable energy, transportation, infrastructure, mining, and oil and gas sectors.
- You will coordinate technical work of others ensuring deliverables are provided in a timely manner.
- You will manage small to medium EIAs or environmental permitting projects, or assist Intermediate and Senior EA practitioners in the management of large inter-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder EIAs, environmental permitting and environmental construction monitoring projects, including project scheduling, tracking budgets, and preparing regular progress reports.
- You will represent client projects to stakeholders including regulators, industry groups, environmental groups, landowners, Indigenous communities, and the public.
- You will plan for and/or participate in meetings and consultation events.
- You will be responsible for evaluating Request for Proposals, reviewing and preparing proposals, developing work scopes, budgets and schedules, all with support from senior staff.
- You will manage projects (scope, budget, schedule and quality), project teams, and clients simultaneously while fostering a workplace that adheres to WSP's core values.
- You will support logistics planning for environmental field programs.
- You will contribute to writing, compiling, and editing environmental impact assessment report sections and engagement materials.
- You will champion HS&E Commitment and underlying principles throughout the organization.
- You will mentor more junior staff.
- You will collaborate regionally and nationally with other EIA practitioners and other disciplines.
- You will provide environmental and regulatory leadership.
What you'll bring to WSP:
- Bachelor's Degree, or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology or a related discipline/equivalent
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience conducting and managing environmental impact assessments, with a focus on mining, nuclear and energy projects.
- A thorough understanding of the EIA requirements in Ontario and federally in Canada.
- Knowledge of provincial and federal regulatory requirements and approvals
- Experience managing complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to build and maintain positive, strong working relationships
- Demonstrated ability to write detailed technical reports
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as within a team environment and under deadlines
- Full driving license and clean driver's abstract
- Willingness to occasionally travel and occasionally work outside standard office hours
- You want to experience what it's like to work for the leading environmental consulting firm globally and be part of a growing and thriving team!
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. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with international scale
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo
- We foster collaboration in everything we do
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please Note:
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.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

About WSP Canada
Industry
EngineeringCompany Size
5001-10,000 employees
Application closing date is 2025-04-18
Current Openings
-
Environmental Planner
WSP Canada
Full Time
-
Principal Environmental Engineer
WSP Canada
Full Time
-
Intermediate Technician, Field Services
WSP Canada
Full Time
-
Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer
WSP Canada
Full Time
-
Intermediate Environmental Site Supervisor
WSP Canada
Full Time
-
Vice President, Environmental Advisory
WSP Canada
Full Time
-
Vice President, Environmental Advisory
WSP Canada
Full Time
-
Principal Geotechnical Engineer - Whitehorse
WSP Canada
Full Time
-
Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer
WSP Canada
Full Time
-
Full Time