Job DescriptionThe OpportunityBuild the Future with UsAs an
Environmental Planner, you will play a key role in shaping sustainable transportation and infrastructure projects across Ontario. You will lead and support environmental assessments, navigate regulatory processes, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, regulators, and communities to deliver impactful solutions that balance infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.
Your Impact- Lead and support environmental planning and environmental assessments for provincial and municipal infrastructure projects, including highways and transportation corridors.
- Prepare and deliver high-quality project documentation, including consultation plans, Public Information Centre materials, and environmental assessment reports.
- Apply sound professional judgement to resolve moderately complex to complex environmental and regulatory challenges.
- Provide technical leadership and quality review for environmental technical studies prepared by specialty disciplines such as air quality, noise and vibration, natural environment, and cultural heritage.
- Engage and collaborate with regulators, clients, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders, fostering trusted relationships and meaningful consultation programs.
- Contribute to innovative engagement approaches, including virtual and hybrid consultation tools.
- Mentor and support junior team members, promoting professional growth, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
The Skills That Set You Apart- Demonstrated experience with Ontario environmental assessment processes, including:
- MTO's Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities
- Municipal Engineers Association's Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
- Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process (Ontario Regulation 231/08)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental studies, planning, environmental science, or engineering.
- 7+ years of experience completing environmental assessments and navigating Ontario regulatory frameworks.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong experience designing and implementing stakeholder and Indigenous engagement programs.
- Experience supporting proposal development and technical writing.
- Familiarity with provincial and federal regulators and environmental permitting processes.
CompensationAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:
$96,200 - $132,300MB & ON:
$93,100 - $128,100NB, NL, NS, PE & QC:
$88,900 - $122,400Disclosure: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?Join WSP and be part of a team that is redefining what's possible - for communities, the environment, and your career.
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. 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).
