WSP

Class Environmental Assessment Leader - Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

WSP$95K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in leading environmental assessments specifically for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Experience with Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) applications aligned with provincial guidelines.
  • Strong knowledge of environmental assessment legislation and permitting at both provincial and federal levels.
  • Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, including work with Indigenous communities and regulatory bodies.
  • Proven project management skills, managing complex projects and multidisciplinary teams effectively.
  • Exceptional technical writing and quality assurance skills in documentation.
  • Eligibility for or possession of relevant professional designations (e.g., RPP, P.Eng., C.E.T.).

Responsibilities

  • Lead environmental assessments from planning to regulatory compliance for infrastructure projects.
  • Guide and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to produce high-quality environmental documentation.
  • Engage with stakeholders, including regulators and Indigenous communities, to facilitate decision-making processes.
  • Incorporate environmental factors into project designs and management strategies.
  • Mentor and support junior environmental professionals to enhance technical capabilities.
  • Contribute to business development initiatives through client engagement and proposal writing.
  • Promote innovative and sustainable practices that respect ecosystems and enhance community welfare.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure in Canada.
  • Leadership role with significant impact on project outcomes and community support.
  • Work in collaboration with diverse stakeholders, enhancing engagement and transparency.
  • Mentorship opportunities to foster career advancement and technical excellence.
  • Involvement in innovative projects that champion ecological protection and community well-being.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Step into a leadership role where your environmental expertise directly shapes sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure across Canada. As a Class Environmental Assessment Leader, you will guide complex environmental assessments, influence project outcomes, and support communities by advancing resilient, responsible infrastructure solutions.
Your Impact
  • Lead environmental assessments for water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through regulatory approval.
  • Guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality environmental documentation on complex infrastructure programs.
  • Engage with regulators, Indigenous communities, stakeholders, and clients to support transparent and effective decision-making.
  • Integrate environmental considerations into project design, schedules, and risk management strategies.
  • Mentor and support environmental professionals, strengthening technical excellence within the practice.
  • Support business development through proposals, client relationships, and sector growth initiatives.
  • Champion sustainable and innovative approaches that protect ecosystems and advance community well-being.
The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Extensive experience leading environmental assessments for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Proven experience preparing and reviewing Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) applications in alignment with provincial requirements (e.g., MECP in Ontario).
  • Strong understanding of provincial and federal environmental assessment legislation and permitting processes.
  • Demonstrated success engaging with regulators, Indigenous partners, clients, and the public, including leading consultation activities.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects, timelines, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent technical writing, review, and quality-assurance capabilities.
  • Ability to provide mentorship and technical leadership within a professional consulting environment.
  • Eligibility for, or possession of, a relevant professional designation such as RPP, P.Eng., or C.E.T.
Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 - $138,000
MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $94,100 - $124,900

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.
Ready to Shape the Future?

Apply today and discover how your leadership in environmental assessment can help build resilient, sustainable water infrastructure for generations to come.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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1959

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