Environmental scientist Jobs in Sainte-Therese, QC

Overview

Senior Technical Manager, Environmental Planning – WSP in Canada

WSP is seeking a highly motivated Lead Environmental Planner with a passion for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. In this strategic role, you’ll help grow WSP’s environmental assessment portfolio by identifying and pre-positioning for opportunities, leading proposals, and strengthening client relationships through project delivery. You will bring proven experience in delivering Environmental Assessments, leading feasibility studies and servicing strategies, and securing permits and approvals for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. Your work has supported both long-term growth planning and the resolution of existing infrastructure deficiencies, demonstrated through successful delivery of Municipal Class EAs, including Master Plans (Approaches #1 - #4) and Schedule ‘B’ and ‘C’ projects. This is a great opportunity to lead multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the growth and success of a high-performing team in a flexible, hybrid work environment. The role is based in a hybrid environment with flexibility to work out of local offices (Hamilton, St. Catharines, Mississauga, Cambridge, Kitchener, or Toronto).

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 support you to balance work and home life

A Canadian success story - we’re proud to wear the red and white of this country

Enhance the world around you – from the environment to highways, buildings and terrain

Outstanding career opportunities – we’re growing and open to new ideas

A collaborative culture with a workforce doing important work

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform, great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here

As a Lead Environmental Planner, you will :

Lead Environmental Assessments (EAs) and approval processes for complex water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects

Grow WSP’s presence in this sector by collaborating with internal teams, developing winning proposals, and delivering complex, high-profile projects

Manage and oversee project deliverables, including technical studies, impact assessments, and regulatory documentation

Provide strategic technical leadership and guidance to teams and clients

Design and lead consultation programs with Indigenous communities, the public, stakeholders, and regulators

Build strong client relationships, identify new project opportunities, and support business development and proposal writing

Support team operations, including workload planning, mentorship, and professional development

Champion health and safety, modeling WSP’s Life-Saving Rules and corporate values in daily work

What you’ll bring to WSP

A degree in environmental studies, environmental science, planning, or a related discipline

12+ years of experience leading environmental assessments and securing approvals for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects

Proven experience engaging with the public, stakeholders, Indigenous Nations, and regulatory bodies, using traditional and innovative digital tools

Strong project management skills, with experience leading medium to large, interdisciplinary teams

A track record of business development, including client relationship building and proposal support

Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management

Knowledge of applicable legislation including the Environmental Assessment Act, Endangered Species Act, Ontario Heritage Act, and others

Professional designations such as RPP (OPPI), EP (ECO Canada), or PMP (PMI) are preferred

About Us

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 environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic buildings, designing sustainable transportation networks, developing renewable power, and more.

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 value. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies is expected. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involve physical tasks and may require working in various environmental conditions. WSP welcomes applications from people with disabilities and accommodations are available on request. WSP is committed to employment equity; only candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services

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